Stable Android 16 and One UI 8 Now Rolling Out to Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Samsung has begun distributing the stable version of One UI 8.0, based on Android 16, for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. This move is a crucial part of Samsung’s commitment to delivering four major OS upgrades to its foldable devices, with Android 16 marking the final major OS update for the 2022 models, which originally launched running Android 12.
The rollout confirms that the 2022 foldable flagships are receiving the latest software quickly, a commendable feat by Samsung given their extensive portfolio.
Update Details and Availability
The One UI 8 update is currently being deployed in various regions across Asia, Africa, and Europe. It comes as a substantial package, weighing approximately 3.5 GB.
The specific firmware versions for the update are:
Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721BXXUAIYIF
Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936BXXUAIYIF
In addition to the new operating system, the package includes the October 2025 Android security patch, enhancing the overall security of the devices.
What’s New in One UI 8?
The new One UI 8.0 brings a host of improvements and new features, significantly boosting the user experience, especially for foldable form factors:
DeX Enhancements: The DeX experience on external monitors is upgraded with a new split-screen view and refined rotation controls.
AI Integration: The update introduces multimodal AI capabilities, leveraging Galaxy AI for smarter, more personalized user interactions. Features include personalized suggestions and improved intelligent multimodality.
Security: Secure Folder sees necessary improvements, allowing users to hide protected apps and their notifications for greater privacy.
Refined UX: The user interface is optimized for various device form factors, ensuring seamless functionality across the Galaxy ecosystem.
New Features: Core apps like Quick Share, Reminders, and Weather have been revamped, and the update includes new AI-powered tools such as Portrait Studio.
Rollout Schedule and Next Steps
The update is arriving ahead of the originally projected schedule for many users, showing Samsung’s accelerated pace this year. For Brazil, the rollout is expected to begin this October, following other flagship lines such as the Galaxy S22 and S23 series, and the newer Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
If you haven’t received the notification yet, you can manually check for the update by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Since Samsung often releases these major packages in phases, it may take a few more days for the update to appear depending on your carrier and location.
Did you get the One UI 8 update on your Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 yet, and what features are you most excited about?
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