Samsung is preparing its next major software release as leaked reports reveal the Samsung One UI 8 rollout schedule for Galaxy smartphones, tablets and watches. Based on the Android 16 update, the new interface will begin reaching users in Asia including South Asia and Pakistan from September 18, 2025 starting with the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Which Galaxy Devices Get One UI 8 First?
According to a leaked schedule shared by SammyGuru, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+ and S25 will be the first devices to receive One UI 8 on September 18.
The Galaxy S24 series along with the mid-range Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G will follow on September 25. Updates will then continue in waves through October and November reaching older Galaxy models, foldables and tablets.
Key rollout dates include:
- September 18 – Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, S25
- September 25 – Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G
- October 2 – Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A26/A17/A16 5G
- October 6 – Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Galaxy A55 5G
- October 13 – Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Galaxy A54 5G, A52s 5G
- October 23 – Galaxy Tab S9/S9+/S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8 series, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 6 Pro
- November 3 – Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Watch 5, Watch 4 Classic, Watch 4
- November 10 – Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
Samsung has also planned One UI 8 updates for its Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab Active 5 series and Galaxy Watch models through early November.
Android 16 Arrives with One UI 8
The One UI 8 interface will be Samsung’s first major upgrade on top of Google’s Android 16 bringing improved customization tools, stronger privacy settings and performance optimizations.
While Samsung has not officially confirmed the leaked dates such rollout schedules have historically proven accurate. A company insider told SammyGuru that the initial rollout will “focus on Asian markets, with other regions following soon after.”
For Pakistani users, this means flagship Galaxy phones like the S25 and S24 series should be among the first to see the upgrade before the end of September.
Why Rollout Dates Differ by Region?
Samsung updates are typically staggered by country and carrier certification. While Asia is expected to see the first wave, European and North American devices may receive updates slightly later.
Past updates show Pakistan often falls in the first wave of rollouts for mid-range Galaxy A-series and flagship Galaxy S-series models. However, exact timings can differ by a few days depending on carriers such as Jazz, Zong and Telenor approving the firmware.
What It Means for Galaxy Users in South Asia?
For Samsung Galaxy owners in Pakistan, India and neighboring markets, the leaked schedule offers clarity on when devices may transition to Android 16.
- Flagship owners: Galaxy S25 and S24 users will see updates before the end of September.
- Foldable owners: Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 join the rollout in early October.
- Mid-range users: Galaxy A55, A54, and A53 5G models are scheduled between October 6 and October 30.
- Tablet users: Galaxy Tab S10 series leads in early October, followed by the Tab S9 and S8 families later that month.
- Wearables: Galaxy Watch 7 models get One UI 8 on October 1, while Watch 5 and Watch 4 families update in November.
This structured rollout shows Samsung’s continued commitment to faster software updates, a policy that has positioned it as the Android leader in long-term device support.
