Here’s everything new in Samsung’s One UI 8 update [Gallery]

Ben Schoon | May 28 2025 - 7:00 am PT

Samsung just released its very first One UI 8 update in beta, and while it’s not as big of an update as One UI 7 was, the Android 16-based experience does have a few key changes. Here’s the full changelog, and everything new.

Everything new in One UI 8 for Samsung Galaxy

Quick Share has a new experience on One UI 8 with dedicated “Send” and “Receive” tabs. Users can now select files to be sent over Quick Share via this interface, an alternative to the regular sharing menu. This change is expected to come to all Android devices via an update to Google’s version of Quick Share.

Files app makes it easier to find downloads

The “My Files” app has received a minor update, with Categories now appearing at the top of the app and a dedicated “files added recently” row showing previews of files that you’ve created on the device or downloaded.

Updated Weather app

The Weather app has been updated with new, more realistic people and visuals to show the weather conditions. The app also features more translucent UI elements throughout its various cards.

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Samsung Internet menu

The Samsung Internet app has received an updated design that primarily affects the overflow shortucts menu. It makes sharing easier and also allows for shortcuts to be customized.

Split-screen mode gets a OnePlus update

Samsung now supports a 90:10 split for apps in split-screen mode. This works by letting you tap on a portion of the display to swap between apps. It works just like Open Canvas on OnePlus smartphones, a feature first introduced for foldables and tablets, and which has since expanded to traditional smartphones with nearly identical functionality.

Google is rumored to implement this same functionality in Android 16 as a whole, but it’s not yet live, only showing up in “leaked” builds.

Updated Reminder app + Calendar management

Samsung has updated its Reminder app in some big ways, with new categories and suggested reminders. Meanwhile, the Samsung Calendar app can now create and manage reminders.

The full One UI 8 changelog

As per usual, a full and detailed changelog is included with Samsung’s One UI 8 beta update. We’ve captured that changelog and made it available for easy viewing below.

Productivity

Easier file sharing with Quick Share

It’s never been easier to send and receive files. Tap the Quick Share button in quick settings to get started. You can receive files while the Quick Share screen is open and send files to others directly from Quick Share.

Easily find downloaded files

Find the file you need quickly even if you don’t know the file name. You can now filter files based on the app that was used to download them. Works in the Downloaded and Recent views in My Files.

Redesigned Samsung Internet

Access the features you need quickly. The Samsung Internet menu has been optimized to make it easy to access the features you use most. You can also customize the layout to match your personal preferences.

More convenient Al select

No more waiting. When you start Al select, you can now select an area of the screen immediately.

Multitasking

Enhanced display support

The new Samsung DeX gives you more options when connected to an external monitor or TV. You can choose an optimized display resolution up to WQHD and rotate the display 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Enhanced split screen view

While 2 apps are open in split screen view, you can push one app against the edge of the screen to keep it partially visible while giving most of your focus to the other app. Tap the smaller app any time to switch between them quickly.

Reminder

New Reminder interface

The Reminder app has been redesigned with categories shown at the top of the screen, making it easier to see how many reminders are in each category with a quick glance. Custom categories can be hidden with a quick tap to free up more screen space. Tap one more time to make them appear again.

New sample reminders

Discover the power of reminders. Sample reminder templates are now available in the Reminder app. Explore these reminders to see what you can do to manage important tasks in your life.

Add reminders easily

It’s never been easier to add new reminders. Just type your reminder into the box at the bottom of the screen. Suggestions will appear as you type that you can tap to save time. You can add checklists, locations, and pictures using the buttons below the text box. Or, if you don’t want to type at all, tap the Mic icon for voice input.

Calendar

Manage reminders in Calendar

You can easily create reminders in the Calendar app without opening the Reminder app. Whenever you tap the + button, you’ll have the choice of adding an event or a reminder. You can also drag and drop reminders on your calendar to reschedule them.

Add events quickly

When you start adding an event in the quick add menu, you’ll get suggestions for event names and times based on your past events. Just tap one of the suggestions to add an event without additional typing.

Modes and routines

New preset routines

Check out the new preset routines for weather and other advanced conditions. Use them as they are, or customize them to meet your needs.

New routine actions

New actions are available for getting data from the Clock, Calendar, and Samsung Notes apps. After you get data, you can use it in other conditions or actions in your routine.

Samsung Health

Running distance challenges

In addition to step challenges, you can now challenge your friends to see who can run a certain distance the fastest. For example, set a target of 50 km and see who gets there first.

Food recording reminders

Stay on track to meet your calorie goals. You can now set reminders for recording your food intake in Samsung Health.

Communication

Improved profile cards

It’s easier to create and edit your profile card to get the perfect layout for your name and picture. After creating, you can share your profile card so other people can see it when you call them.

Review recorded calls in Contacts It’s now easier to review your past conversations. Calls you’ve recorded now appear on the contact history screen.

Camera

Swipe up or down to open quick controls Access quick controls in Camera even quicker than before by swiping up or down anywhere in the preview area. In Camera settings, change the Swipe up/down option to open quick controls.

Security and privacy

Enhanced Secure Folder

Keep sensitive apps and data in a separate, protected area of your phone. You can now set Secure Folder to hide apps and prevent notifications when you lock it. You can also completely hide and encrypt your Secure Folder for maximum protection.

Accessibility

Pinch and zoom with the Assistant menu

The Assistant menu now provides more ways to zoom in and out on the screen. In addition to dragging with one finger, you can now adjust the zoom level by pressing buttons on the screen.

Control mouse actions with your keyboard

If you can’t or don’t want to use a mouse, turn on Mouse keys in Accessibility settings to use your physical keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, hold, and scroll.

Magnify your keyboard

You can now make the keys on the on-screen keyboard larger so they’re easier to see and tap. Turn on Magnify keyboard while typing in Magnification settings to try it.

Easily pair Bluetooth hearing aids

You can now pair and connect your Bluetooth hearing aid devices directly on the Hearing aid support screen in Accessibility settings.

Even more improvements

Easily connect to Auracast broadcasts

Auracast allows you to broadcast audio from one device to multiple listening devices at the same time. It’s now easier to connect to Auracast broadcasts by simply scanning a QR code. You can also generate a QR code to let others connect to your broadcast.

Enhanced alarm groups

You can now add existing alarms to an alarm group by tapping the + button on the Alarm group screen. You can also add an alarm group to a widget on your Home screen so you can turn all of the alarms in the group on or off with a single tap.

Get quicker support

Enjoy quicker check-ins when you visit Samsung service centers. You can use NFC or scan a QR code to share basic information such as your name and phone number with staff without filling out any forms. Your data is encrypted and can only be accessed by Samsung support staff.

Revamped weather visuals

The Weather app now provides more rich and realistic images to help you intuitively understand the current weather conditions.

Can I install the One UI 8 beta?

For now, Samsung is limiting the One UI 8 beta program to select devices in select regions, including Korea, the US, Germany, and the UK. Other regions will follow later.

As for compatible devices, the list is currently quite short:

If you’re in the US, you’ll also be limited to unlocked devices or T-Mobile variants. Other carrier models need not apply.