Samsung has started rolling out its Android 16 update to Galaxy phones and tablets, with a schedule running through November at least. Here’s when to expect the update on your Galaxy device, and which devices are already eligible for the update.
What’s new in Android 16 on Samsung Galaxy?
Android 16 ushers in a new design style on Pixel devices with Google’s Material 3 Expressive, but the update isn’t quite as major on Samsung Galaxy devices. That’s largely because One UI 7 just recently delivered an overhaul to Samsung’s style, so One UI 8 is mostly a function update with some new features and refinements.
What’s new?
Some standouts include:
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Those are just a few of the new features, but overall One UI 8 will feel pretty familiar to One UI 7.
Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 16 – The full list
Samsung started the stable rollout of One UI 8, based on Android 16, on September 15, 2025. The update is rolling out now to the Galaxy S25 series globally, and is also available out of the box on Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Galaxy S25 FE, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series.
This list will be continuously updated over the coming months. Check back regularly!
Galaxy S devices with Android 16
Kicking things off in September, Samsung is rolling out Android 16 to the Galaxy S25 series globally. This includes all four devices, and the new Galaxy S25 FE ships with One UI 8 out of the box. Ahead of schedule, Samsung then followed up with stable One UI 8 updates for the entire Galaxy S24 series.
Galaxy foldables with Android 16
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are currently the only Galaxy foldables with Android 16, with One UI 8 being pre-installed on both. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have also been updated well ahead of their expected schedule, though only in certain regions.
Other Galaxy foldables will follow in October and November, according to Samsung’s current schedule.
Galaxy tablets with Android 16
The new Galaxy Tab S11 series ships with Android 16 out of the box, with the update set to expand to other Galaxy tablets in the coming months.
Galaxy Tab S11 (pre-installed)
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (pre-installed)
Galaxy A devices with Android 16
Samsung’s first Galaxy A series device with Android 16 is the Galaxy A56, with more expected to follow in the coming weeks. The Galaxy A36 also followed closely behind in September.
Samsung Android 16 update schedule
Samsung has confirmed dozens of Galaxy devices that will be getting Android 16 in the coming months, but a conclusive schedule is not available just yet. We’ll continue to update the list above as updates roll out, and we’ll also make a note of when the rollout started in the schedule below. As it stands today, Samsung has only mentioned Galaxy devices that will be updated in October and November, but we’ll add additional dates as they become available.
October 2025
Galaxy S24 – Available September 22
Galaxy S24+ – Available September 22
Galaxy S24 Ultra – Available September 22
Galaxy S24 FE – Available September 22
Galaxy Z Fold 6 – Available September 22
Galaxy Z Flip 6 – Available September 22
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22+
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10+
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S9
Galaxy Tab S9+
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Galaxy Tab Active 5
Galaxy A36 – Available September 24
Galaxy A35
Galaxy A34
Galaxy A25
Galaxy A56 – Available September 22
Galaxy A53
Galaxy Quantum 6
Galaxy Quantum 5
Galaxy Quantum 4
Galaxy Quantum 3
Galaxy Buddy 4
Galaxy Jump 4
Galaxy Wide 8
Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
November 2025
Galaxy Z Fold 5
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Galaxy Z Fold 4
Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy Tab S8+
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy Tab A9
Galaxy Tab A9+
Galaxy Tab A11
Galaxy A16
Galaxy A15
Galaxy A24
Galaxy A33
Galaxy Wide 7
Galaxy Buddy 3
Galaxy Jump 3
Galaxy Jump 2
Last updated 9/24/2025
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