- Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 stable update, based on Android 16, to mid-range smartphones after its flagship debut.
- The Galaxy Wide 8 in South Korea, known as the Galaxy M16 or F16 in other markets, is the first mid-range model to receive the stable build.
- The Galaxy A35 is also joining the update list, with the rollout confirmed and wider global availability expected in the coming weeks.
Samsung’s One UI 8 stable update is the Android 16-based release many users waited for. It first landed on flagship models and now the company is pushing it to popular mid-range devices. This is the full stable version, not a beta, so owners can expect finished features and fewer bugs. Samsung’s rollout is staged by region which helps avoid big problems during a global push.
Samsung expands One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy Wide8 and Galaxy A35
Galaxy Wide8 receives One UI 8 first in South Korea
Owners of the Galaxy Wide 8 in South Korea are seeing the update notice. The package shows as firmware M166SKSU3BYI8. Remember this model is sold in some markets as Galaxy M16 or Galaxy F16, so those users should expect the same update soon. If you have one of these phones, your update may appear in days or weeks depending on region.
Galaxy A35 begins receiving the update
The Galaxy A35 has also begun receiving the stable One UI 8 build. The firmware reported for the initial batch is A356NKSU5CYI8. Samsung often opens updates in a few countries first and then expands availability after checks, so wider distribution should follow quickly.
How to check and install the update?
You do not have to wait for a push notification. To check manually on any eligible Galaxy phone: simply, go to Settings, go to Software update, then tap Download and install. Make sure your battery has enough charge and use stable Wi-Fi before you start the download and install. These are the official steps from Samsung.
Overall, the One UI 8 stable update brings Android 16 improvements to more Samsung phones. If you own a Galaxy Wide 8 / M16 / F16 or a Galaxy A35, check for the update now. The staged rollout means some regions will see it sooner than others, but global availability looks imminent.
