Samsung Surprises with Early Internal Testing of One UI 8 Based on Android 16

Samsung’s Android 16 Update Appears Earlier Than Expected

Samsung has initiated internal testing for One UI 8, which is based on Android 16. This testing comes a couple of months earlier than the usual timeline, mirroring the development pattern seen with One UI 6. The early start could potentially help Samsung stay ahead of schedule after facing delays with One UI 7 releases.

Current Status of One UI Versions

• One UI 7: Still primarily in beta testing, with the Galaxy S25 series receiving the full version.
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6: Just started receiving beta updates.
• One UI 8 Testing: Specific to the Galaxy S25 for now.

Timeline and Future Outlook

• Internal Testing: Began a couple of months earlier than expected.
• Beta Release: If history repeats, a public beta version might be available around December.

This early testing could set a positive precedent for Samsung's software development cycle, though no guarantees can be made about future timelines.