Two more Samsung smartphone owners can now breathe a sigh of relief. The KR giant has now been rolling out stable One UI 8 (Android 16) to the Galaxy XCover7 (one of its rugged offerings) and the more mainstream Galaxy M54. Samsung’s latest firmware upgrade serves as a crucial milestone in the South Korean giant’s update schedule, especially for such devices by adding a wide range of new features, improvements, and security patches into the mix.
Coverage here is based on official firmware documentation and trusted update trackers. Our editorial team has more than a decade of direct, real-world testing and reporting on Samsung’s software updates, so we have a pretty good sense of the One UI ecosystem and its rollout habits.
Stable One UI 8 goes live for Galaxy XCover7
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 units (SM-G725F) are now getting stable One UI 8 build, with all the goodies. This One UI 8 package, identified by firmware version G556BXXUBDYIA, is starting to roll out to users in multiple major markets. The Galaxy XCover7 has been confirmed for rollout in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Those users in the regions, however, can expect to receive a notification asking that they download and install the new software.
This One UI 8 update is large in size, so better park your phone near a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the same. One UI 8 features — which is based on Android 14 — will turn the everyday touchpoints and menu-to-menu bouncings into a stylish routine on the Galaxy XCover7.
The Galaxy M54 Gets In On The One UI 8 Rollout Party
And, none other than the Samsung Galaxy M54 is also ready to embrace the stable One UI 8 update. The firmware version for this particular Galaxy M54 build is M546BXXU9EYI4, and it is being seeded in multiple regions. So far, the Galaxy M54 has received this One UI 8 initial rollout in Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Myanmar and Malaysia.
This is an important date for Galaxy M54 as it gets an entry in the update calendar for Samsung. With One UI 8, the upcoming eras of Samsung’s desktop interface guarantees to carry new highlights to the gadget — keeping it aggressive and secure for end users. This One UI 8 release comes with several features that focus on productivity, customization, and the overall smoothness of the system.
How to shift to manual to check for the One UI 8 update
In case your Samsung Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy M54 have yet to receive a notification regarding the One UI 8 update, you don’t just have to wait around for it. You can do it before in the settings menu of your phone. Here is the way to manually check for the One UI 8 update:
- Launch the Settings app on your phone.
- Scroll down and click on Software update.
- Select ‘Download and install’.
Then, your device will reach out to Samsung’s servers to search for One UI 8 firmware. If the update is available for your device and region, you would be asked to start the downloading and installation process. It is important for the installation of this One UI 8 update as it provides you with all the latest features and security patches from Samsung. Since the One UI 8 update is a phased roll-out, its availability may differ from one user to another, but the manual check will help you get it as soon as possible.
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