Samsung Galaxy S23 tests new Android 16 and gets One UI Home update
Samsung is quietly working on exciting updates for the Galaxy S23 series. The company has started testing Android 16, which will come with One UI 8, the next big software upgrade. This early testing shows Samsung’s push to bring the latest features to its users faster. One UI 8 is expected to improve the phone’s look and feel with smoother animations, new colors, and a fresher design.
The beta program for One UI 8 might start as early as late May 2025, with a full release possibly by October, especially for new foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. At the same time, Samsung rolled out a new One UI Home update for the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.
This update, version 16.0.01.17, is about 55MB and makes the home screen and app drawer work better. It fixes small bugs and improves how the phone responds when you tap or swipe. You can download it through the Galaxy Store or wait for it to install automatically. This update keeps the S23 running smoothly while Samsung prepares for Android 16.
These steps show Samsung’s focus on keeping the Galaxy S23 series up to date with both small fixes and major upgrades. If you want to try the One UI 8 beta, keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for sign-up details, but expect some bugs with early versions.
Android 16 was spotted working on the Galaxy S23 series ‼️
Samsung secretly tests the S23 series‼️#samsung #s23 #oneuı8 #Android16 pic.twitter.com/bRWUmPTYgi
— Alfatürk (@Alfaturk16) May 12, 2025
