Samsung has gone from being one of the fastest Android brands to roll out major OS updates to one of the slowest this year, leaving many fans disappointed. The One UI 7 stable rollout has been frustratingly slow, with no official timeline in sight and not a single Galaxy device receiving the update yet. However, while One UI 7 continues to be delayed, there’s a glimmer of hope that One UI 8 could arrive much sooner.
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The sluggish rollout of One UI 7 has led to speculation that Samsung might face similar delays with One UI 8. However, according to a reputable Samsung tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), that may not be the case. The leaker claims One UI 8 will arrive earlier than expected, suggesting that Samsung might be looking to avoid the setbacks experienced with One UI 7.
One of the reasons One UI 7 has been delayed is Samsung’s extended beta testing process and internal development challenges. However, One UI 8’s development may benefit from Google’s accelerated Android 16 release timeline.
Google has already kicked off Android 16 development, with two public betas available to eligible Pixel devices. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to roll out by the end of Q2 2025, which could mean Samsung will launch One UI 8 as early as Q3 2025, avoiding the long delays seen with One UI 7.
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For those who own a Galaxy S25 device, One UI 7 is already available out of the box. However, older Galaxy models are still waiting for the update, with some reports suggesting the stable release might not arrive until April. Mid-range and budget Galaxy devices could face even longer waits before they receive One UI 7.
If you’re still in the queue for One UI 7, it’s a good idea to check the list of eligible devices to confirm when your Galaxy phone might receive the update.
Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout has been uncharacteristically slow, leaving many users frustrated. However, if Ice Universe’s claims hold true, One UI 8 could arrive much sooner than anticipated, potentially bringing Samsung back on track with faster software updates. With Google’s Android 16 already in development, Samsung may be able to sync its update cycle more efficiently this time around. For now, we will have to wait and see how things unfold in the coming months.
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