
Written By Shubham Arora
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Sep 24, 2025, 11:21 PM (IST)
Samsung has officially announced the rollout schedule for its Android 16-based One UI 8 update in India. The new software, which first debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 earlier this year, has already started expanding to more Galaxy models globally. In India, the Galaxy S25 series was the first to get it last week, while the Galaxy S25 FE comes with One UI 8 out of the box. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra May Finally Get Faster Charging; Tipped To Offer 60W Support
According to details shared on the Samsung Members app, the update will start rolling out in phases from October 2025. A wide range of Galaxy devices are on the list, spanning the Galaxy S, A, Z, F, and M series, as well as tablets. Also Read: Flipkart Big Billion Days: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Gets Flat 50% Off And More; Grab It Under Rs 30,000
The October batch includes premium phones like the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Mid-range devices such as the Galaxy A35, Galaxy A55, and several Galaxy M and F series models will also be upgraded in the same phase. A long list of tablets including the Galaxy Tab S10, Tab S9, and Tab S8 lineups will also be part of this phase. Also Read: Finding iPhone 17 Pro Max Costly? Check Out This Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal During Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale With A Flat Rs 17,500 Off
The November batch will include more affordable devices like the Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy F05, and Galaxy M05. The Galaxy Tab A9 series and the Galaxy Tab S10+ are also set to receive the update during this phase.
Among smartphones, notable models confirmed for the October rollout are the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S23 series, and Galaxy A73 5G. Tablets like the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE+, and Tab S10 Ultra are also on the list. Samsung has also included rugged devices like the Galaxy XCover7.
In total, dozens of Galaxy models are eligible, making this one of the most extensive One UI rollouts yet.
Samsung has mentioned that the timeline could shift depending on any issues found during testing. If major bugs show up, the rollout might be paused until fixes are released. The company says it will share any changes through the Samsung Members app.
If your device is on the eligible list, checking for the update is simple. Just go to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. Samsung recommends updating over a reliable Wi-Fi connection and keeping the device charged during the installation.