Samsung Resumes One UI 8 Update for Galaxy S23 and S24 in Korea
The rollout of Samsung’s One UI 8 update has resumed for Galaxy S23 and S24 series smartphones in South Korea, following a series of temporary pauses since its initial release.
Reports indicate that users in Korea are now receiving the update as part of the October security patch. This comes after Samsung halted distribution of the software on several devices, including the Galaxy S23, earlier this month, without providing a specific explanation. The update originally debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in July before expanding to other models in September.
The repeated pauses and restarts have caused frustration among some Samsung users eager to experience the latest features and improvements. Samsung’s One UI is a significant factor in the overall Android experience, influencing user interface and functionality. A beta program for One UI 8.5, anticipated to begin in November, has also reportedly been delayed, potentially due to adjustments in plans for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung has not yet announced a timeline for the update’s availability in other regions, including the United States. The company stated they are monitoring the rollout closely and will provide further updates as they become available; more information can be found on Samsung’s support website.
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TL;DR
- The rollout of One UI 8 on Galaxy S23 and S24 has reportedly resumed in Korea.
- One UI 8 is reaching those phones in the October monthly update.
- We haven’t seen the update in the US yet.
Samsung’s latest One UI 8 update got off to a shaky start. Since the software started rolling out in September, the company has paused distribution of its version of Android 16 on several of its phones. Now, though, it looks like the update is back on track on Galaxy S23 and S24.
On Twitter, Tarun Vats has shared screenshots that show the Galaxy S23 and S24 series are once again able to download One UI 8 in South Korea. That should mean that the update will resume soon in other affected regions, as well.
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One UI 8 debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 in July and started hitting other phones in September, starting with the S25 series. Since then, Samsung’s temporarily paused its distribution on various phones without explanation. Samsung most recently stopped the rollout of One UI 8 on the Galaxy S23 series last week, after its update first began earlier this month. With One UI 8 rolling out again in the S23 and S24’s October update, the update is back on track.
A beta for Samsung’s next big One UI update, One UI 8.5, was rumored to be kicking off sometime in November, but has reportedly been delayed. The delay may have something to do with changes in Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy S26 series that launches next year.
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