Samsung appears to be ready to enter the public testing phase of One UI 8. Many eagle-eyed users have spotted that dedicated community pages for the beta program have been activated on Samsung's regional forums. This will be where users can update information, share feedback, and receive support during the testing process.

Another sign that the release date is fast approaching is that some devices running the internal test build have received notifications from the Tips app. The notification leads to a new banner asking users to submit feedback on new features. This suggests that Samsung has started activating the system from the server side, indicating that preparations are accelerating. This information has also been confirmed by the popular leak account DevOfIpos.

Although Samsung has not officially announced it yet, all signs point to the One UI 8 beta being released very soon. Traditionally, the beta program will launch in seven countries, including Germany, India, Poland, the UK, the US, China, and South Korea. The first three devices to participate are expected to be the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. There is no indication that the Galaxy S25 Edge will participate from the start, but it is not ruled out.

One UI 8 is built on Android 16 and does not promise to bring major changes. Instead, Samsung focuses on improving the user experience and optimizing performance. Some rumors suggest that the Now Bar will be upgraded, along with many small but practical changes in the interface and usage.

If you are waiting to experience One UI 8 early, follow Samsung's official channels in the coming time to learn how to register to participate when the program officially starts.