Samsung: The features of these Samsung phones are about to change, a major update has been released, here's how to download it..

Samsung has finally started rolling out the One UI 8 stable update (based on Android 16) for its popular Galaxy S23 series smartphones. This update is currently rolling out first in South Korea. There's no official word on India availability yet, but it's believed Indian users will start receiving the update in the coming weeks.
Last year, Samsung faced a lot of criticism for its One UI 7 update, as this Android 15-based version was released very late, forcing many users to wait until mid-2025. However, this time the company has been quick and released the One UI 8 update on time.
Which devices are receiving the update?
The Galaxy S23 series is receiving this update first, including:
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung has already rolled out this update to its new Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy S24 series. The company plans to expand the One UI 8 Stable update to several more Galaxy devices, including foldables, by the end of the year.
How to install the One UI 8 update?
If you have a Galaxy S23 series smartphone, you can install the update by following these steps:
Scroll down to Settings on your phone and open Software.
Go to Updates.
Tap Check for updates.
If a new update is available, download and install it.
Reboot your phone, and your device will be running Android 16 (One UI 8).
Why is this update special?
In One UI 8, along with the new features of Android 16, Samsung has also made improvements to performance, security, and battery optimization. Additionally, the UI has been made smoother and more customizable. Indian users will also be able to take advantage of these new features in the future.
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