Samsung continues to expand One UI 8 More mobile phones and tablets have been added to its catalog, with a special focus on Europe. The calendar is entering its final stretch, and with a few exceptions, the number of updated devices has continued to grow in recent weeks.
In the European market, the popular Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 have started receiving the package based on Android 16. For these 2022 models, the new version represents the last major update compromised, although security patches and minor improvements will continue to arrive for some time.
Which models have just been updated in Spain and Europe?
In addition to the mid-range, the tablet family Galaxy Tab S9 is receiving One UI 8 in different countries across Europe. The package is around 3 GB and includes the September security patch, with builds like X710XXU5DYJ1 (Tab S9), X810XXU5DYJ1 (S9+) y X910XXU5DYJ1 (S9 Ultra).
El Galaxy S21FE also joins the list in more regions, with OTA detected globally. This model, one of the most popular in the recent catalog, has already chained several software versions and maintains active support for upcoming security enhancements.
In South Korea, the Galaxy tab s10 lite The update has begun via Samsung Members, moving ahead with its subsequent international expansion. Although the file size isn't specified, it does incorporate the September patch.
For those who were expecting new products in the budget mid-range, Samsung continues its phased rollout. In Europe, the arrival is taking place gradually and will vary depending on country and operator, something common in this type of updates.
Global rollout: More Galaxy phones get One UI 8
Outside of Europe, the list of devices that have already started receiving One UI 8 is extensive: Galaxy A06 5G (A066BXXU3BYI8), Galaxy F17 5G (E176BXXU2BYID), Galaxy F06 (E066BXXU3BYI8), Galaxy M06 (M066BXXU3BYI8), Galaxy F34 (E346BXXU8EYI8), Galaxy F54 (E546BXXU9EYI4), Galaxy F56 (E566BXXU3BYI6) y Galaxy M54 (M546BXXU9EY14), among others, with security patches from September or October as the case may be.
The expansion is taking place in India, Asia, Latin America and more regions, and will continue to reach other markets as local versions are validated. In parallel, Samsung maintains its pace of publishing patches, which helps polish possible incidents after the first few days of use.
Those who own one of these models can check availability from Settings > Software updateIf you haven't received a notification yet, the OTA will usually appear within a few days or weeks, as the process is gradual.
In practical terms, One UI 8 brings performance improvements, a more cohesive interface, tweaks to enhanced privacy and new features powered by Artificial IntelligenceAll of this with the goal of offering a more fluid and consistent experience across ranges.
Occasional pauses in S23 and S24 while a fault is corrected
Along with the progress of the deployment, Samsung has applied a preventive pause for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series in select regions. The company temporarily pauses OTA when it detects a bug that requires additional testing before resuming shipping.
So far, there are no widespread reports of serious bugs among those who have already updated, and the majority perception is that good stability and fluidityPartial removal of files from certain servers is intended to prevent a single incident from spreading to more servers.
This approach is not new: when a problem appears in a build, Samsung prefers to adjust and republish a corrected version Instead of maintaining the active deployment at all costs, the resumption typically occurs within days or weeks, depending on the scope of the change.
In any case, if your Galaxy S23 or S24 already has One UI 8, you can continue using it normally. If necessary, the brand will send a incremental patch to resolve the incident detected during quality control.
What's new in One UI 8 and what's coming next
One UI 8, based on Android 16, brings more advanced notification management, a cleaner dashboard, energy efficiency improvements, and changes to native apps and the lock screen.
On the near horizon, Samsung is preparing One UI 8.5: an intermediate version with visual tweaks, smoother animations, new customization options and features like Private Display (to make sideways glances difficult) or quick transfers via NFC.
By not changing the base of Android, One UI 8.5 should reach all devices that already run One UI 8, reinforcing the idea that the company is looking for frequent and polished iterations without forcing platform jumps.
Tips before updating
The installation is safe and should not erase your data: photos, apps and sessions are maintained. Still, it's good practice to make a backup copy in case you prefer to be on the safe side.
Check the available storage. Although the package varies by model, it is usually around 2 and 3 GBIdeally, you should have 5-10 GB free space to avoid crashes during download and installation.
Check the device charge: battery is requested above the 50% or have your phone connected to the charger. This minimizes the risk of interruptions during the process.
Also update your Samsung and Google apps from their respective stores. Keeping everything up to date helps keep your performance improvements of One UI 8 are noticeable from the first boot.
With the expansion to A53, A33, S21 FE and the Tab S9 family in Europe, and advancements across numerous ranges in other markets, One UI 8 strengthens its deployment While Samsung is cautiously correcting the specific issues detected on some flagships, the process is entering its final stretch with more devices being added and an upcoming 8.5 iteration on the horizon to further refine the experience.