Samsung Changes One UI Update Strategy with Foldables First
Samsung now rolls out major One UI updates with its foldable phones, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and One UI 8.
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Samsung Changes One UI Update Strategy with Foldables First Samsung One UI Update Strategy Shifts to Foldables First Samsung’s software update cycle is undergoing a noticeable transformation, especially when it comes to the Samsung One UI update strategy . Traditionally, major One UI versions have debuted with the Galaxy S series, but Samsung is now changing course. The surprise launch of One UI 8 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7—not the Galaxy S25—signals a bold new strategy. This change aligns Samsung’s software releases more closely with Google’s Android release schedule, enabling faster adoption of the latest Android features on premium Samsung devices. For users, this means a more streamlined experience on the company’s innovative foldable lineup. Image : Google Why Samsung’s Foldables Now Lead the One UI Launches One UI 8 launching with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 raised eyebrows for a good reason: the update wasn’t officially available to the general public yet, existing only in beta. Yet Samsung went ahead and released the Fold 7 and Flip…