Samsung has finally started One UI 8 beta testing for the Galaxy S25 series. One UI 8 is the next major update for Samsung Galaxy phones based on Android 16.
One UI 8 beta has been released for the Galaxy S25 devices in the first phase countries, including Korea, the US, the UK, and Germany. It is expected to be available in the second phase countries, including India and Poland, in the next few days or weeks.
As with previous One UI beta releases, the One UI 8 beta could go live for more devices in the coming weeks. However, for now, if you own a Galaxy S25 in eligible regions, you can begin the One UI 8 journey to enjoy its features.
How to Join One UI 8 Beta Program on Samsung Galaxy
In this guide, I’ll explain how you can join the One UI 8 beta program and how to install it on your eligible Galaxy models. This guide applies to all devices Samsung selects for the One UI 8 beta program.
When the One UI 8 beta program goes live in a country, it’s announced through the Samsung Members app. So, make sure to install or update the app to the latest version. Additionally, make sure you’re signed in with the same Samsung account you’re using on your device.
- Connect your device to an active internet connection and open the Samsung Members app.
- You will see a One UI 8 beta announcement banner; if not, then tap on the broadcast/announcement icon on the top right and check there.
- Tap on the banner inside the announcement.
- Read the terms to participate in the Beta program and tap on Accept. Finally, tap on Register to join the One UI 8 beta program.
That’s it! You’ve successfully joined the One UI 8 beta program on your eligible Galaxy phone. However, please note that the banner will only be available when the beta is officially announced for your device and region.
How to Install One UI 8 Beta
- Now that you have successfully registered for the One UI 8 beta, installing it is as easy as installing any other update.
- The One UI 8 beta will be available on your device through OTA, so navigate to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
- It will show the One UI 8 build right away; if not, wait for a few minutes and try again.
- Once the update is available, tap on the Download and Install button. Make sure your phone is at a normal temperature.
- After downloading the One UI 8 beta, restart your device to install the latest beta.
While installing a major update, phones tend to get hot, so make sure you install the update in a normal or cold environment to avoid issues like Green line.
After installing the One UI 8 beta, you can enjoy the included changes and features. One UI 8 is not as big as One UI 7, however, it improves most of the things in terms of stability and performance.
Although the One UI 8 beta is currently only available on the Galaxy S25, it might soon be released for some other S series phones, latest foldables, flagship tablets, and a few budget phones. We’ll be covering all the latest news on upcoming events, so make sure to check our new articles regularly.
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