- One UI Beta 2 for Galaxy S23 series adds the September 2025 Android security patch for stronger device protection.
- The update, around 500MB, focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements based on user feedback.
- Rollout has started in India and South Korea, with more regions expected to receive the update soon.
If you are part of the Android 16 beta testing on your Galaxy S23, here is a little but important news. Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy S23 series. This is the second beta release, and it comes just a short time after the One UI 8 Beta 1. The new update mainly improves stability and adds the September security patch.
What’s new in One UI 8 Beta 2?
The update size is around 500MB. It may not look very big, but it does bring some key changes. The most important addition here is the September 2025 Android security patch. This will keep your Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra safe from the latest security risks.
Apart from that, the update focuses on fixing issues from the first beta. Many users had reported bugs and performance problems, so Samsung has addressed them in this release. After installing, you should notice smoother performance and fewer random issues.
Availability and how to download
Right now, One UI Beta 2 is only rolling out in India and South Korea. If you have a Galaxy S23 series phone and are part of the beta program, you can check manually. Just go to:
Settings > Software update > Download and install
If the update is available, it will start downloading. If not, you will have to wait a bit. Samsung usually expands the rollout step by step, so other countries should receive it soon.
The release of One UI Beta 2 shows Samsung is moving fast with Android 16 testing. Even though this update is not very big, it is important as it improves security and stability. It also shows that Samsung is listening to feedback and fixing issues quickly. The stable version of One UI 8 should not be too far away now.
