Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8 Stable Update to Galaxy S24 Users: How to Update and New Features
Samsung rolls out One UI 8 stable update for Galaxy S24 and eligible devices. Discover new AI features, live notifications, split-screen mode, and how to update your phone.
"Samsung One UI 8 update for Galaxy S24 brings AI enhancements, live notifications, and a flexible split-screen mode for enhanced multitasking."
Rolling out Samsung Galaxy S24 users have received an update to the One UI 8 based on Android 16. It entails several features that include power AI enhancements, live notifications, and a new split-screen mode. After being rolled out initially for the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year, the One UI 8 update is slowly but surely making its way to other eligible devices, but one caveat of it all is that a global rollout remains undetermined for now.
📱 Eligible Devices for One UI 8
This update is available for a long list of Samsung devices, including the following that are mentioned below:
- Galaxy S and S FE series: S24, S24 FE, S23, S23 FE, S22, and S21 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold/Flip series: Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, and Z Flip6
- Galaxy Tab series: Tab S8, S9, S10 series, and FE/Lite variants
- Galaxy A series: A06, A07, and variants of A15–A73 5G
⚡ Main Features of One UI 8
AI Enhancements with Google Gemini
- This context-aware AI reduces the app switches by doing something automatically related to what the user is doing.
- There are also personalized suggestions, reminders, and shortcuts that fit the daily routine of the user.
- Generative Edits and Chat Assist features introduced first on Galaxy S25 are now being ported to older devices.
Live Notifications
The new Now Bar and Now Brief, with the update, accommodate live notifications from a whole new range of apps, keeping the user in the present moment.
Split-Screen Mode
The new split-screen mode lets you drag one app partially out of view, with the primary app occupying more screen space. The mode is similar to Open Canvas on OnePlus devices.
Gives you more multitasking flexibility than the 50:50 split screen.
🛠️ How to Update
- Check Eligibility: Confirm whether you have one of the supported models listed above.
- Stable Update Notification: Settings > Software Update > Download and Install to check if it is available.
- Backup Data: Always back up important data.
- Install & Restart: After the download, follow on-screen instructions and restart the device to complete installation.
The One UI 8 update makes life easier for Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem, bringing AI-driven conveniences, multitasking, and expanded support for apps into the house: making everyday usage smarter and more seamless.
