The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is apparently receiving the One UI 8 beta 2 update in select markets, including India. Several reports on Samsung's community forums and social media platforms indicate that Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra owners are receiving the beta 2 version of Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8. The software upgrade is expected to provide various enhancements and bug fixes. It apparently has a new feedback mechanism to improve interpretation performance. Users may join up for the One UI 8 beta programme using the Samsung Members app.
According to user remarks on the Samsung Community Forum and X, Samsung appears to have launched the One UI 8 beta 2 for the Galaxy S25 series smartphones in India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. According to reports, the Android 16 upgrade will include firmware versions S938NKSU4ZYF3, S938NOKR4ZYF3, and S938NKSU4BYF3 for customers in Germany, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
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The pictures of the One UI 8 beta 2 update imply that it is around 1.2GB in size. The update is reported to provide a user feedback function for interpreter performance. It also addresses various known bugs, such as Now short text misalignment, widget size on the lock screen, and fingerprint identification screen failure, as seen in the form's images. It also apparently resolves the issue where the Air Command symbol disappears when the S Pen is disconnected.
One UI 8 beta 2 is supposed to enhance the battery widget symbol and address a low loudness issue during Bluetooth calls in automobiles. The update apparently addresses difficulties with the notification sound during gaming, the alarm sound bug, and errors with Galaxy Al weather and clock wallpapers. Furthermore, it is expected to provide software stability and enhancements to a number of apps, including the Camera.
Interested Galaxy S25 series smartphone owners in the aforementioned locations may access the One UI 8 beta using the Samsung Members app by signing in with their Samsung Account. People in supported locations will see the One UI 8 Beta Program banner, which they may press to finish the sign-up process. After registering, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install to obtain the Android 16 beta update.