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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get Android 16 Based One UI 8 Beta Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get Android 16-Based One UI 8 Beta Update: Report

Samsung's One UI 8 beta update is available for select Galaxy smartphones in South Korea and the UK.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 13 August 2025 19:30 IST

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get Android 16-Based One UI 8 Beta Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ships with Android 16-based One UI 8 while older phones will get an update

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Highlights

The One UI 8 beta release allows users early access to test new software
Samsung is confirmed to expand the beta programme to more devices soon
The One UI 8 beta update is around 3.2GB in size

Samsung's One UI 8.0 beta update rollout schedule was revealed earlier this month, and the South Korean brand appears to have started releasing the Android 16-based beta update for the Galaxy S24 series, offering users early access to the new software. Besides last year's Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are also receiving the beta update in select regions. The update also comes with the August security patch. Samsung is expected to expand the beta programme to more Galaxy A series, Galaxy S series and its foldable devices in the coming weeks.

Samsung Begins Rolling Out the One UI 8 Beta to More Devices

As per user posts on X (formerly Twitter), Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based beta for the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra in the UK and Korea. The update comes with firmware versions S926BXXU9ZYH3, S926BOXM9ZYH3, and S926BXXU9CYH3 in the UK, according to details shared by a user.

Breaking‼️

The One UI 8 Beta Program goes LIVE in UK for the Galaxy S24 Series

Build: S926BXXU9ZYH3/ S926BOXM9ZYH3/S926BXXU9CYH3

Repost pic.twitter.com/jYn4Ym3G8P
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) August 13, 2025

The screenshots of the One UI 8 beta 2 update suggest that it is around 3.2GB in size. It also includes the August security patch, according to the release notes.

Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 testers in South Korea report that their handsets are receiving their first One UI 8 beta update. Those who have enrolled in Samsung's beta programme will also get the most recent August security patch along with the update.

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Breaking!!

The One UI 8 Beta Program goes live in Korea for the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip6 and Galaxy S24 series! pic.twitter.com/fmbvIeSCjr
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) August 13, 2025

The One UI 8 beta release allows users early access to the software for testing, bug reporting, and performance improvement suggestions. It brings new features as well as upgraded security and productivity. The beta update is expected to roll out to users in the US and India shortly.

Interested Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 users in the above-mentioned regions can join the One UI 8 beta programme by installing the Samsung Members app and logging in with their Samsung account.

If you're in a supported region, look for the One UI 8 Beta Programme banner on the home screen, tap it, and complete the signup. After registering, head to Settings > Software update > Download and Install to download the beta update on your handset.

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Samsung plans to expand the One UI 8 beta programme to more models soon, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and more. The company launched its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE with Android 16-based One UI 8 build.

Samsung Galaxy S24+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display with QHD+ resolution
Very good performance
Good cameras all around
Great build quality
12GB RAM
Seven years of software support

Bad
Heats up under heavy use
No auto-focus in ultra-wide camera
No fast charger in box
Battery life is not great

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor deca-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Capable processor
Good overall camera performance

Bad
Average battery life
Recycled design
AI features free till 2025

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Bright display with fewer reflections
Great battery life
Useful AI features
Excellent performance
Top-quality cameras
Longer software support

Bad
Expensive
Relatively slower charging speeds

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Display 6.80-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Overall refinements
Offers a bunch of useful AI features
Excellent displays (main and cover)
IP48 protection
7 years of Android software updates

Bad
Very expensive
Cameras could have been better
Still stuck at 25W charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Cover Display 6.30-inch

Cover Resolution 968x2376 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1856x2160 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Base 12GB RAM
Improved primary camera
Useful AI features
7 years of software support

Bad
Expensive
Cover screen still has limited controls
Average battery life
Wired charging is still locked at 25W

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Cover Display 3.40-inch

Cover Resolution 720x748 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2640 pixels

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Further reading: One UI 8 beta, Samsung, Samsung One UI Beta 8, Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

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