Samsung’s long-awaited Android 16-based One UI 8 update has hit a massive roadblock. This month, the company made the unusual decision to abruptly stop sending the new software to some popular devices, like the Galaxy S24 and S22 series. Now, Samsung is actively pulling the update from its servers for the Galaxy S23 lineup as well. This string of cancellations suggests something significant is going wrong.
One UI 8 update halted for Samsung Galaxy S23: What is causing the problem?
Samsung has not yet given a formal explanation for stopping the One UI 8 rollout on the Galaxy S23Â and other devices. The company has essentially left users in the dark. However, multiple user reports agree on a severe battery drain issue affecting their devices. Other isolated complaints mention specific bugs, such as problems with the secure folder feature on the Galaxy S23.
Since the Galaxy S23 update launched in late September, many owners have already upgraded their phones. The good news is that we are not seeing widespread reports of completely broken devices. This suggests that Samsung likely discovered a specific bug internally—something the company wants to fix before it reaches millions more users. The bottom line is that Samsung considers the glitch serious enough to justify stopping a major global software release.
What should owners do now?
If you already updated your phone and notice issues, you must simply wait. Samsung will need to build and release a new, stable patch to address the underlying problem. If you have not yet received the update, your phone will stay on the older Android 15 build until Samsung gives the all-clear.
On a positive note, Samsung has already restarted the One UI 8 rollout for some versions of the Galaxy S22 in certain areas. This shows that the company will solve these technical issues quickly.
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