• With the Galaxy Unpacked event happening today, July 9, 2025, many are wondering if the rollout starts now.
Unpacked Event and Initial Rollout
• One UI 8 is set to launch at Unpacked with an improved user interface and new features.
• The official debut of this software aligns with Samsung’s Summer timeline announced in May 2025.
• Samsung’s Unpacked event is today, July 9, and the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are debuting with One UI 8 pre-installed.
• This marks the official start of the rollout for these new foldables.
Addressing Past Delays
• One UI 7 Beta and Stable releases were delayed greatly due to UI changes.
• Meanwhile, Samsung has fixed most of the issues by advancing its Android version adoption timeline with Google.
Beta Program and Future Updates
• Back in May 2025, Samsung started One UI 8 Beta for the Galaxy S25 series flagships.
• Beta users might get the stable update sooner, but there’s no confirmation it’s rolling out for all today.
• Samsung dropped the second beta for S25 series users.
Upcoming Features and UI Enhancements
• Leaks from internal builds have showcased some big features and UI tweaks that may be provided with Beta 3 or the official release.
Rollout Timeline for Older Devices
• If you own a Galaxy S24, S23, or older foldables, you might need to wait.
• The update for these devices will likely start in August 2025, and the rollout is phased to ensure stability.
Testing and Phased Deployment Strategy
• Samsung doesn’t stop here; it has been testing the new One UI 8 software on several Galaxy devices from the Galaxy S flagship lineup to the Galaxy A mid-range and budget series.
• Usually, Samsung rolls out updates in stages to avoid bugs and ensure compatibility.
• New devices get priority, while older models follow after testing and verification among a low volume of users.
Samsung users, especially the S23 lineup community — it’s time to speak up. One UI 8 is still in development, and this is our best chance to push back. We demand Samsung unlock the following missing Galaxy AI and UI improvements on the S23 series before rollout:
• AI Audio Eraser • AI-powered Smooth Zoom in Video • AOD Wallpaper Dimming • Natural Language Search in Settings • LOG Video Recording / Advanced Camera Formats
These aren’t hardware-limited — they’re business-limited. A developer even rooted their S23 and flashed the Galaxy S25’s One UI 7 build, and all Galaxy AI features worked perfectly, including Audio Eraser. That proves it’s not a hardware issue — it’s a tactic to push new sales.
Samsung has reversed decisions in the past when users stood united. Let’s post, comment, and demand fairness. We paid for a flagship — we deserve flagship features.
