As of October 6, 2026, Samsung has officially commenced the rollout of its major One UI 8 upgrade for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra smartphones. This significant update is part of Samsung's commitment to enhancing user experience across its flagship devices.
Samsung plans to initiate the One UI 8 release for the Galaxy S22 series starting tomorrow, October 6. This update is not limited to the S22 lineup; other devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and various mid-range Galaxy devices, are also set to receive this major upgrade. According to Samsung's Global One UI 8 release calendar, the rollout began on October 2 for the Galaxy S23 series and other select models.
The Galaxy S22 series is the oldest lineup eligible for the One UI 8 upgrade, mirroring the situation for the two foldable devices released in 2022. Other devices slated to receive the update include:
Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, and Tab S9 FE Galaxy A54 5G, A34 5G, A25 5G, A16 5G, A16, A15 5GSamsung's One UI 8 is built on the latest Android 16, introducing minor design tweaks and a plethora of new features aimed at enhancing the overall user experience. Notable additions include:
Best Face feature to perfect group photos An adaptive lock screen clock that adjusts to your wallpaper Improved navigation within the camera app for capturing photos and videosAdditionally, users who have previously faced issues with the unavailability of Good Lock apps in their regions will find that One UI 8 addresses this long-standing problem, making the Good Lock 2025 module available for download via the Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Over the past three weeks, millions of devices have been upgraded to One UI 8. While the Galaxy S22 series was initially expected to start receiving the update in South Korea, the rollout is now expanding to users in Europe. Currently, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, A25, and A34 in Europe are also beginning to receive the update.
While the deployment is gradually expanding, users can expect the distribution of the update in their respective countries within a week, pending stability verification from Samsung's servers.
Residents in Europe and other regions can manually check for the latest One UI 8 software update by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Samsung is already in the process of developing the next iteration, One UI 8.5, which is expected to bring further enhancements and new features. As the company gears up for future releases, a comprehensive list of devices eligible for the One UI 8.5 update is available for users to check.
With the rollout of One UI 8, Samsung is making significant strides in enhancing the user experience for Galaxy smartphone owners. From improved camera functionalities to customizable lock screen features, the update aims to elevate your Galaxy experience. Don’t miss out on this free upgrade—navigate to your settings and download it today!
