Samsung Rolls Out Stable Android 16 Update

9to5google reported on September 29, 2025, that Samsung has started rolling out its stable One UI 8 update, which is based on the Android 16 operating system. The initial release is available for the Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy Tab S10, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. This software deployment began in South Korea and is happening ahead of Samsung's previously announced schedule.

The update is being delivered to a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and the Galaxy S23 FE. While the rollout has started in South Korea, it is expected to expand to other countries in the following weeks. The source did not detail all the specific features included in the One UI 8 software but noted it includes security upgrades and an enhanced DeX experience, which provides a desktop-like interface when connected to an external screen. Samsung is expected to continue expanding the update to more devices in its lineup, including mid-range models, through October and November.