One UI 8: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Enters the Testing Phase With Android 16

Samsung is all set for the next major Android update, and it is preparing its 2022 flagship smartphone Galaxy S22 Ultra, for it. As per recent reports, the premium device S22 Ultra has finally officially entered the testing phase for Android 16, which will arrive as part of Samsung’s new UI 8 skin. Nevertheless, Android 16 is still in the development phase under Google. But Samsung has begun preparations to ensure a smooth as well as easy rollout when the final version arrives.

Here’s Everything We Know About Galaxy S22 Ultra Entering for One UI 8:

Recently, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted hitting the Geekbench benchmark platform for the Android 16-based One UI 8. The firmware version that’s currently being tested has been spotted with a PDA build version S908USQU8GYCB. This update hints that it is still in early stages and likely to be undergoing internal beta testing in Samsung’s labs. This report confirms that the Samsung is continuing to support its older premium smartphones and keeping them in line with the latest and upcoming software innovations.

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Samsung’s One UI 8:

With the arrival of Samsung’s One UI 8, the company is expected to introduce several new features on top of Android 16. These features include smarter AI tools, refined customizations, deeper integration with other Galaxy devices, and more. However, the full changelog is still not available, but users can expect better performance and some of the improved privacy settings. There could be enhancements to multitasking.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra:

The Galaxy S22 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200, depending on region is still the powerful device even two years after its launch. The decision of bringing Android 16 to Galaxy S22 Ultra showcases brand’s commitment to long-term software support. As Android 16 continues to evolve and Google prepares its final release, Samsung users can expect a public beta of One UI 8 to roll out in the coming months.

Android 16:

Google has confirmed that the stable version if the Android 16 is arriving in June and if everything stay on track then we might receive the early updates and doesn’t have to wait for the Pixel smartphones.