Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 8.0 Beta 4 is nearly ready for release, with the Galaxy S25 series set to receive it as soon as next week — if all goes according to plan.
Where Things Stand
The One UI 8 Beta Program kicked off in late May, and so far, Samsung has rolled out three beta versions for Galaxy S25 users. Now, with feedback from Beta 3 piling up, the company says it’s finalizing Beta 4, aiming for a release sometime next week.
The update was mentioned by a Korean community moderator, who offered a rare bit of transparency about the internal timeline. While there’s no firm release date, the moderator said the company is doing its best to get the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) to testers as soon as it’s stable.
Here’s what Samsung’s moderator announced:
Hello Beta Participant,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in updates since Beta 3. We are currently preparing the Beta 4 version and are doing our best to release it next week.
We are deeply grateful for all the bug reports and valuable feedback you’ve sent us. We will use this to deliver a more stable version in return.
We appreciate your continued interest and support.
Thank you.
What’s Coming in Beta 4?
According to Samsung, Beta 4 will address many of the bugs and performance issues reported after Beta 3. That includes app crashes, animation stutters, and occasional system instability.
One new addition we’re likely to see is an adaptive lock screen clock — a small touch, but part of the broader push for customization and polish in One UI 8. It’s also worth noting that Samsung officially launched One UI 8 based on Android 16 back on July 9, alongside its new foldable phones. But for Galaxy S25 users in the beta program, the stable version may still be a few builds away.
Stability First
Samsung emphasized that it won’t rush Beta 4 if serious issues remain unresolved. That said, leaks suggest the company is already testing internal stable builds, which could indicate a quicker-than-usual rollout pace once the beta phase wraps up.
Until then, all users can expect some serious incremental changes — with a focus on refining the experience before the big public push.
