The next software version for Samsung smartphones based on Android 16
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After delaying One UI 7, Samsung is said to have shifted to focus to One UI 8. However, according to the actual experience of the page Sammobile From the test version running on the Galaxy Z Flip6, it seems that One UI 8 is just a 7.1 version “renamed”.
Some notable changes of One UI 8
At the present time, One UI 8 is a very small update. Many features that are supposed to have been able to appear right from One UI 7. One of which is Now Brief – the user habits analysis to make a real time proposal. Although the source code of Now Brief is available in One UI 7, it only comes to One UI 8 that it really uses on older devices like the Galaxy Z Flip6.
Another plus is the support for logo video recording on the camera application – which is a new feature on the Galaxy S25 Series and only on the Galaxy S24 when upgraded to One UI 7. Now, Galaxy Z Flip 6 users can use right from One UI 8.
Samsung also improves Quick Share feature – file sharing tools between Android devices. Instead of manually displaying the display mode, users can now easily switch between the “send” and “receive” tabs. When selecting the “receiving” tab, the device will temporarily display and automatically hide when completing sharing – the solution is more optimal than the old mechanism.
In terms of interface, One UI 8 almost retains the style from One UI 7. Some small changes include: The menu icon is rounded in the collection application, the Quick Settings button has a light ball – although this may be just a graphics error, because it does not appear on any test device.
Samsung is also updating the interface for several system applications, but changes are mainly aesthetically pleasing rather than adding new functions.
In essence, Android 16 wears One UI 7?
One UI 8 is built on Android 16, so there will be some changes related to the operating system, especially in the floor. However, the features aimed at users are not much – due to many new Android 16 functions that have been provided by Samsung before, such as the lock screen widget.
As planned, One UI 8 will be installed on the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 launched this summer. It is likely that the update will be released for the existing devices within the next three months, but there may be no public test beta program.
Samsung continues to develop One UI 8, but users should lower the expectation because One UI 7 has been the largest overhaul of many years. The improvements in One UI 8, if more, will be gentle, but difficult to create a big breakthrough.
