Rumors claim Samsung could jump into One UI 8 right after One UI 7
What you need to know
Surprising rumors claim Samsung is interested in rolling out its Android 16-based software, One UI 8, much earlier this year.
A tipster on X states the company “will not” do incremental updates like “One UI 7.1” or a “One UI 7.1.1.”
One UI 7 has been met with incredible delays since the fall of 2024; however, Samsung states it should rollout officially in April.
Android 16 is also expected to debut much earlier this year from Google, perhaps in Q2 2025.
Don’t think anyone had this on their bingo card; rumors claim Samsung’s Android 16-based update could rollout soon after its (delayed) Android 15 upgrade.
The rumor was posted on X by prominent tipster IceUniverse, claiming Samsung’s One UI 8 update could rollout much sooner this year (via Pocket-lint). The Korean OEM typically launches its major Android upgrade toward the fall, sometime after Google releases it.