Samsung is still finalizing the rollout of One UI 8, but the company is already preparing the next iteration — One UI 8.5. According to new reports, Samsung has been developing the update for several months, and it’s expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26 series early next year. As always, older Galaxy models will also receive the upgrade in the following months. Before the official release, Samsung plans to run a beta testing program for select users. Sources suggest that the Galaxy S25 series will be among the first to test the new build. Since One UI 8.5 is…
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Samsung has recently started expanding the availability of One UI 8. The rollout has been limited to Korea for most phones, but that is gradually changing. Galaxy A34 One UI 8 update is the latest to go international, with the Galaxy A54 also receiving the upgrade in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Galaxy A34 debuted in 2023, running Android 13, and has since received two Android OS upgrades. One, which is the Android 16 update, is now available, meaning only one guaranteed OS upgrade is remaining. Hence, we recommend installing the update to be eligible for future rollouts and, additionally, to…
First released in Korea, Samsung has begun rolling out the Galaxy A54 stable One UI 8 update in Europe. It is a limited release to allow a select few to preview the build and ensure there are no major issues. And since we have not heard any serious bugs, we expect wider availability in the coming days. Samsung released the Galaxy A54 in 2023, running Android 13 with a promise of four Android OS upgrades. Stable Android 16 means the device is still eligible for one OS upgrade, which will arrive with One UI 9 next year. Nevertheless, you need…
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update for the Galaxy A25. The rollout is currently limited to users in Europe, but wider availability is expected in the coming days. Originally launched in 2023 with Android 14, the Galaxy A25 is eligible for four major OS upgrades. With the Android 16 update now live, the device still has two more updates to go. If you own the Galaxy A25, it’s highly recommended to install this latest release for improved performance and security. Details of the Galaxy A25 Android 16-based One UI 8 update The rollout starts…
Samsung has begun rolling out the Galaxy S22 stable One UI 8 update. It is a limited release to allow time for a few people to ensure there are no major bugs. And since we have not heard of any serious One UI 8 problems, we expect more people to start receiving the upgrade soon. The Galaxy S22 was released in 2022, running Android 12 with a promise of four generations of Android OS upgrades. Android 16 is the last guaranteed release, and hence, we recommend installing the update when prompted. Details of the Galaxy S22 stable One UI 8…
Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update last month, beginning in South Korea before expanding to other regions. While several models are still waiting, a number of devices have already upgraded to the latest OS. The rollout kicked off with the Galaxy S25 series, followed shortly by the Galaxy S24 lineup. Samsung then extended the update to foldables including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Mid-range devices such as the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A35 have also joined the list. More phones are expected to receive the upgrade throughout October, which…
Google has begun rolling out the Android Auto 15.4 beta update, currently limited to beta testers. A wider release for stable users will depend on early feedback. The app has experienced several issues in recent weeks, and this update is expected to address them. As usual, Google has not published an official changelog. This has become a recurring pattern—new Android Auto updates arrive without details on bug fixes or features. Instead, we rely on reports from early adopters to know what has changed. For now, it appears the 15.4 beta is more about stability and bug fixes than introducing new…
Xiaomi has been previewing the HyperOS 3 update since the official announcement last month. The same testing has been ongoing in China since August, and it’s now time for the stable HyperOS 3 update to start rolling out. The release will likely happen simultaneously with the Chinese and global schedules, identical. Finally, the wait is over as we are officially in October 2025. Xiaomi phone users will be very excited since the stable HyperOS 3 update will start rolling out. The build has been in the news, and with official rollout commencing this month, there are many things to be…
Announced towards the beginning of the month, the September 2025 Google Play System update has started rolling out. We can confirm the rollout has begun for Samsung phones, while we hope Pixel and other Android devices receive the upgrade soon. Some Google Pixel owners are currently on the June/July version of the Google Play System updates. While they are announced monthly like security patches, the release is never consistent. It takes months before it starts rolling out, and that has always been the case. However, you can download the September version now. Details of the September 2025 Google Play System…
The latest Samsung phone to start receiving the stable One UI 8 upgrade is the Galaxy A35. It’s a limited release for users in Korea who participated in the beta tests. The global rollout will commence soon, probably early next month. The pace at which Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 8 means plans have started for One UI 8.5. Galaxy A35 users can now install the latest update that pushes their device’s Android OS version to 16. It comes with new features, system optimization, and bug fixes. Details of Galaxy A35 stable One UI 8 update Galaxy…