What it’s worthwhile to know
- Samsung rolls out One UI 8 replace for Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 beginning in Korea.
- The replace is first rolling out in South Korea, with a wider international launch anticipated within the coming days.
- One UI 8 provides a 90:10 split-screen ratio, improved Samsung DeX, Now Bar assist, and safety upgrades.
Only a week after releasing it for the Galaxy S25 sequence, Samsung has now rolled out the foremost One UI 8 replace for the Galaxy S24 sequence and all 2024 foldables, together with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
In line with numerous posts on Samsung’s neighborhood boards, the corporate has begun releasing the secure construct in South Korea (by way of Tarun Vats on X). The replace is reportedly solely obtainable for customers who had been on the beta construct for now, however it looks as if different secure customers ought to be getting the identical replace quickly. The replace is about 400MB for beta testers, whereas the secure launch is anticipated to be nearer to 4GB.
There isn’t any phrase on the discharge of One UI 8 for these telephones in different areas, together with the U.S., Europe or different components of Asia, however contemplating Samsung has began releasing the replace in its house nation, the wait should not be too lengthy. You may count on a wider launch within the subsequent few days.
Not obtainable within the U.S. or Europe simply but
Samsung was late in delivering Android 15 (One UI 7) earlier this yr, however with One UI 8, the corporate has turned issues round, changing into the primary non-Google OEM to launch Android 16 for flagship units. With the newest launch, One UI 8 is now obtainable on 11 totally different Samsung Galaxy fashions, from Galaxy S24 Extremely to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Past upgrading the underlying OS to Android 16, One UI 8 brings a number of new options. The brand new options embody a 90:10 split-screen ratio that permits you to run two apps nearly full display screen aspect by aspect and change between them shortly.
Samsung DeX has additionally been improved, which is now primarily based on Android 16‘s Desktop Mode, providing immersive full-screen home windows. Further upgrades embody higher assist for Now Bar apps and numerous safety enhancements.
For now, the One UI 8 replace for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 is restricted to South Korea, however Samsung ought to be rolling it out in different markets quickly. We’ll preserve you up to date as and after we know extra a few international rollout.
