Samsung starts testing One UI 8 for two more smartphones
Samsung Android Firmware Updates
Samsung recently began testing One UI 8 for the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy S24 FE, and now we learn that the Korean brand has started testing One UI 8 for two more smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy Z Flip4.
The One UI 8 firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 was spotted on Samsung's servers, indicating the beginning of One UI 8's development for these foldables. However, it's going to be a while before Samsung releases the One UI 8 update for both smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4
That said, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 have already received the One UI 7 update in multiple regions, and if you haven't received it yet, you can check for it manually by going to your phone's Settings > Software update menu. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Samsung Galaxy A55 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
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