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Samsung has started releasing the stable One UI 8.0 (Android 16) update for Galaxy S24 series non-beta users in Korea. The update, which brings firmware version S928NKSU4CYI7 (S24 Ultra), S926NKSU9CYI7 (S24+), and S921NKSU9CYI7 (S24) becomes the first public release of One UI 8. Samsung is also rolling out the update to its 2024 premium foldables — Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, alongside S24 series, with several firmware in addition.

It’s the kind of rollout that paves a path for broader availability on a global scale, beginning days or even weeks later and certain to be centered around flagship devices.

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One UI 8.0: What’s New

One UI 8.0’s release will add a bunch of polish and new capabilities to enhance performance, usability, security, and more. Key highlights include:

Improved Multitasking: Improved split-screen modes for better app handling.

Now Brief: An AI-driven daily summary feature to quickly update on key tasks.

Enhanced Quick Share: More quick share, less wait time ‘re-sending’ files across devices.

Smart utilities: AI based recommendations; tools running in background for productivity.

UI Polish: More refined design, slicker animations and a uniform look.

Privacy and Security: Enhanced measures to keep user data safe.

Health and Communication Features A new Samsung Health experience, and improved preloaded communication tool.

Devices Receiving One UI 8 in Korea

The initial rollout covers Samsung’s latest premium models:

Galaxy S24 Ultra → S928NKSU4CYI7

Galaxy S24+ → S926NKSU9CYI7

Galaxy S24 → S921NKSU9CYI7

Galaxy Z Fold 6 → F956NKSU2CYI7, F956NOKR2CYI7, F956NKSU2CYHC

Galaxy Z Flip 6 → F741NKSU2CYI6, F741NOKR2CYI6, F741NKSU2CYHC

Global Rollout Timeline

According to Samsung’s official rollout schedule, all the flagship phones sold globally will get One UI 8.0 sooner rather than later (Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 and S24 FE).

Other Galaxy S, Z, A and Tab series devices will then receive the update in phases during 2025 with a majority of them should receive it until October/November.

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How to Install One UI 8.0

If you’re in Korea with a supported device:

1. Go to Settings > Software update.

2. Tap Download and install.

3. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the update.

For users outside Korea:

- Keep the Samsung Members app and official rollout calendar in sight!

- Back up your data before you update.

- Make sure the device has been fully charged or is connected to a power source during installation.

Final Thoughts

The One UI 8.0 update bestows a more polished look and feel to the Galaxy S24 series and Samsung’s newest foldables, with AI-infused features, slicker multitasking and better privacy tools all coming your way. Korea is first now, but the rest of the world won’t be too far behind. Global owners of the flagship Galaxy can expect to see it soon, and afterwards it becomes more widely available across Samsung’s range throughout 2025.