Samsung’s One UI 8.0 Update Timeline Might Leave Many Users Waiting

Samsung has officially rolled out the stable One UI 8.0 update, but the initial launch has been far narrower than global fans had hoped. The company confirmed that the Galaxy S25 family – consisting of the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and the new S25 Edge – are the first devices to get the fresh software. However, the rollout is currently limited to South Korea, and although a wider distribution is expected soon, the full release schedule reveals that the majority of Galaxy device owners won’t see One UI 8.0 on their phones until later in the year.

According to Samsung’s own Community Forum in South Korea, the schedule clearly splits into three phases. September is reserved only for the S25 lineup, meaning that if you own a 2024 or earlier device, you’ll be waiting weeks, if not months, before seeing the upgrade notification appear. October will bring the bulk of updates, with dozens of devices – from last year’s Galaxy S24 series to the foldables and a wide spread of tablets – receiving One UI 8.0. November, however, is where patience will be tested, as several popular models, especially older foldables and budget-friendly A-series phones, are pushed further down the queue.

October 2025 Rollout
October is when Samsung plans to tackle its large user base across flagship, foldable, and mid-range devices. The Galaxy S24 and S23 families, along with their FE (Fan Edition) models, are included in this wave. Foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and the Special Edition Fold are scheduled for October, too. Tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE+, and Tab S9 variants, will also be covered. Samsung’s popular A-series lineup such as the A36, A35, A34, and A25 are also on the list. Rugged devices like the Tab Active 5 and XCover 7 Pro will join this mid-cycle batch.

November 2025 Rollout
By November, Samsung will finally address older foldables and more budget-focused products. Devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 will only start receiving updates then. The A-series will continue with models like the A15, A16, A24, and A33. Tablets such as the Tab S8 family, Tab Active 5 Pro, and the budget Tab A9, A9+, and A11 will also be part of this final rollout phase. For many users who purchased devices only a year or two ago, this delay may be frustrating, especially when compared to how quickly competitors push Android version updates.

Why the Delay?
Samsung’s decision to stretch out updates across several months is not unusual. The company has to ensure device stability across hundreds of different regional variants, carriers, and chipsets. Nevertheless, fans often point out that companies like Google roll out new versions of Android to Pixel phones almost immediately. For Samsung, the balancing act is more complicated due to its vast product range and custom software layers on top of Android.

What It Means for Users
If you own a Galaxy S25 device, you’re already in luck – your update is live. But if you’re holding onto an S24, Z Fold 5, or even a tablet like the Tab S8 Ultra, prepare for a wait. The situation highlights a long-running tension: Samsung’s excellent hardware support and long update promises versus the slower rollout pace compared to rivals. For those who care about having the latest software features early, this staggered schedule may feel like a letdown, but it is consistent with Samsung’s cautious but steady approach.

In short, while the One UI 8.0 update brings exciting new features, the drawn-out timeline will leave many Galaxy users waiting well into November before they can finally experience it. Samsung has shared the detailed timeline to set expectations – but for impatient users, the phrase “better late than never” might not feel very comforting.