The whole world is waiting for the One UI 7 update on their smartphones. The One UI 7 update is likely to arrive by April but there’s some good news for Samsung fans. The company is now planning to skip One UI 7.1 and One UI 7.1.1. altogether in favor of One UI 8, the next iteration of One UI. These updates would have served as a stop-gap arrangement before the company rolled out Android 16 to its smartphones. Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung’s decision to fast-track One UI 8 update.
Samsung Working on One UI 8 Update Instead of One UI 7.1
According to tipster IceUniverse, the next version of One UI is One UI 8.0 and the company has canceled its plans to roll out One UI 7.1/ One UI 7.1.1. The company is yet to roll out Android 15 to its older smartphones and the One UI 7 update delay has frustrated fans and users alike.
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Given IceUniverse’s reliable track record, if Samsung does indeed skip these minor updates, Android 16 will arrive on time for Samsung smartphones. It’s a redemption arc of sorts for the South Korean giant who is known for rolling timely updates.
Google has announced that Android 16 will be available in Q2 2025 which means it will release before the end of June. This means you can expect it to be released earlier than before. Samsung is following in Google’s footsteps and wants to align its One UI 8 update with the newer version of Android.
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While the company is expected to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy Z Flip/Fold series later this year, it will be interesting to see which Android version they debut with. The company could either stick with One UI 7 or showcase One UI 8 with these upcoming phones.
Furthermore, the One UI 8 update could debut with new and exciting features if the rumor is to be believed. We can expect more details possibly at the Unpacked Event in July this year.
