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Samsung Galaxy F36, Galaxy M36 Said to Be Receiving Android 16 Based One UI 8 Update in India

Samsung Galaxy F36, Galaxy M36 Said to Be Receiving Android 16-Based One UI 8 Update in India

One UI 8 was first introduced with Samsung's seventh generation foldables in July.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 8 October 2025 09:36 IST

Samsung Galaxy F36, Galaxy M36 Said to Be Receiving Android 16-Based One UI 8 Update in India

The Samsung Galaxy M36 (pictured) ships with Android 15-based One UI 7.0

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Highlights

One UI 8 is Samsung's Android 16-based firmware update
It is said to be rolling out for Galaxy F36 and Galaxy M36 in India
The update also bundles the September 2025 security patch

Following the recent announcement of the One UI 8 release schedule for Galaxy devices in India, the company has begun rolling out the Android 16-based firmware update. According to claims on social media, the Samsung Galaxy F36 has become the latest handset from the South Korean tech conglomerate to receive the update. Samsung users report that the update is now also available for its identical sibling, the Galaxy M36.

One UI 8 Update for Samsung Galaxy F36, Galaxy M36

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), user Mohammed Khatri said that One UI 8 is now available for the Galaxy F36 and Galaxy M36 in India. The Android 16-based update is said to be approximately 2344.43MB in size and come with one of the following build numbers, depending on the handset:

E366BXXU2BYI4
E366BODM2BYI4
E366BXXU2BYI3

Breaking‼️

One UI 8 for Galaxy M36 5G & F36 5G Released in India❗️🇮🇳

💡 Version: E366BXXU2BYI4/E366BODM2BYI4/E366BXXU2BYI3

✨️ Size: 2344.43 MB
🔐 Security Patch Level: 1 September, 2025#OneUI8 #Samsung pic.twitter.com/U2WlWctfsg
— Mohammed Khatri (@Mohammed_K_2010) October 7, 2025

As per the post, One Ui 8 for the Galaxy F36 and Galaxy M36 also bundles the latest security patch for September 2025.

Meanwhile, users on Samsung's Community Forum in India corroborated the update's rollout for the Galaxy M36. It is approximately 2359.37MB in size. With the update, Samsung says, “Get a fresh look for your Galaxy”.

Here's what the complete changelog states:

One UI 8 and Android 16 introduce a sleek, intuitive design with vibrant colours, refined widgets, and optimised layouts. Discover new ways to connect, create, and protect your data while enjoying a smoother, more personalised experience.

How to Download One UI 8 Update

One UI 8 is offered as a free over-the-air (OTA) update on eligible devices. Once available, users will receive a notification informing them about its availability. They can also manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software Update.

Tap on Download and Install and agree to the terms and conditions to install One UI 8 on your Galaxy device. Software updates are usually rolled out in a phased manner. Thus, those who do not see the latest update on their Galaxy device right away can again check for One UI 8 in the coming days.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vibrant 120Hz SuperAMOLED panel
Smooth software operation
6 years of software updates
Runs cool when stressed

Bad
Average daylight and poor low-light cameras
Design is a smudge magnet
Slow charging
Battery life barely lasts a day
No charger in box

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Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Further reading: One UI 8, Samsung Galaxy F36, Samsung Galaxy M36, Android 16, Samsung

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