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Samsung Launches One UI 8 for Galaxy S21 FE Users

10/25/2025

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Summary

Samsung Updates Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung rolls out One UI 8 to the Galaxy S21 FE in Thailand and Vietnam.
The update is based on Android 16, about 2GB, and includes the September 2025 security patch.
The Galaxy S21 FE will not receive Android 17 but will get updates through January 2026.
The rollout is expanding to other regions soon.
The Galaxy S21 FE launched in January 2022 and has received four major updates.

Summary

Samsung Resumes One UI Update

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. restarted the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 and S24 series after bugs halted the rollout in South Korea.
The update is about 5GB and includes the October 2025 security patch, with expansion to other regions planned.
The Galaxy A73 is receiving the October 2025 security update in Asia as One UI 8.5 is anticipated to launch in early 2026.

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Samsung Updates Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung rolls out One UI 8 to the Galaxy S21 FE in Thailand and Vietnam.
The update is based on Android 16, about 2GB, and includes the September 2025 security patch.
The Galaxy S21 FE will not receive Android 17 but will get updates through January 2026.
The rollout is expanding to other regions soon.
The Galaxy S21 FE launched in January 2022 and has received four major updates.

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