One UI 8 Beta arrives for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6

This year, Samsung is looking to redeem itself from the long wait its users experienced for the One UI 7 update. The company is committed to rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware faster, and with that in mind, it's expanded the beta program to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The company already did the same with the Galaxy S24 lineup, and more models are expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

The beta for Samsung's foldable phones of 2024 is currently live in South Korea, but a wider rollout is expected soon in countries like the UK, USA, and India. The update brings some new features, improvements, and refinements to the user experience.

What’s new with One UI 8.0 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6?

One UI 8 beta includes a number of key changes to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Owners of these devices can expect a refreshed UI and improved core software features. For example, Samsung has integrated Secure Folder more deeply with Android's native Private Space feature. Similarly, Samsung DeX is now built on Android 16's native Desktop Mode.

Other notable improvements include a new user experience for Quick Share and better management for your alarms, calendar, and reminders. The Z Flip 6 also gets some exclusive new features like a 90:10 split-screen option for better multitasking and an updated version of the Samsung Internet browser.

If you have a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 and want to try out the beta, you can sign up through the banner from the Samsung Members app. Just remember, this is a beta release, so some bugs and stability issues are to be expected.