Samsung is surprising Galaxy S25 users with One UI 8 Beta 7, just when everyone thought the stable Android 16 update was next. The S25 series has already gone through six beta rounds, but a fresh build spotted online suggests that another test version is arriving before the official rollout.
The upcoming build, labeled ZYI3, was recently discovered on Samsung’s servers. While not every internal build makes it to the public, this one has grabbed attention because the S25 series could become the first flagship in years to receive seven beta updates before going stable.
Samsung Drops One UI 8 Beta 7 for Galaxy S25
The Galaxy S24 lineup only received six beta builds last year before Samsung launched the final version. The extra round for the S25 hints that the company is pushing harder for a cleaner, smoother release. Simply put, Samsung may want to make sure that One UI 8 is bug-free when it officially rolls out worldwide.
Tipster Tarun Vats first spotted the new beta on X (Twitter), adding fuel to the buzz. If released publicly, One UI 8 Beta 7 could bring minor bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements that prepare the Galaxy S25 series for the big update.
Even though another beta might be on the way, the stable One UI 8 update is still expected very soon. Samsung’s schedule already shows that the Galaxy Tab S11, Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip FE, and S25 FE are shipping with One UI 8 pre-installed. This means the Galaxy S25 family is right behind them in the update queue.
For S25 owners, this new beta is most likely the final test phase. Once it wraps up, Samsung should waste no time in pushing the stable update globally.
Whether Samsung officially launches One UI 8 Beta 7 or jumps straight to stable, the wait is nearly over. Galaxy S25 users can expect the polished Android 16-based update within weeks. For now, all eyes are on Samsung’s servers to see if this surprise beta actually goes live.
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