Samsung's One UI 8 beta reaches max capacity in the US

Summary

• The US beta program for Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 series has reached its maximum capacity just two days after launch, and new registrations are closed.
• While it's unclear if more spots will open for the initial beta, those who missed out will likely have an opportunity to join with the release of Beta 2, which is expected to be more stable.
• The stable version of One UI 8 is anticipated to debut on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 foldable phones around July.

Regardless of Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 coming much sooner than initially expected, demand for the software preview is proving undeniably high.

The first beta was made available to try out on the South Korean tech giant's latest Galaxy S25 series just two days ago. If you didn't act fast, though, you've already missed the initial sign-up window.

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The first One UI 8 beta has already reached max capacity in the US, as highlighted by X user @AdamJMatlock (via SammyGuru).

"We've reached the participant limit for this beta program. Thanks for your interest. Try again for the next beta," reads the new prompt message that shows when users try to register for the beta through the Samsung Members app. It isn't entirely clear if the beta is full in South Korea, the UK, and Germany as well.

More spots likely to open up with Beta 2

It isn't entirely clear if Samsung will open up more spots for Beta 1, or if users will have to wait for Beta 2 to arrive over the next few weeks. The latter is more plausible, especially considering the prompt message and the fact that Beta 2 is already in testing.

Those who missed the early train should take it in stride. The upcoming Beta 2 will offer a generally smoother and more stable experience, addressing many of the initial bugs that the first wave of testers encounter.

Here's everything new spotted in One UI 8 Beta 1

• One UI 8 finally makes alarm groups on your Galaxy too good to ignore
• One UI 8 will bring fresh animations to Samsung phones, Android 16-style
• One UI 8 adds a new panic button for Samsung's Secure Folder
• Samsung's Now Bar adds two critical features with One UI 8
• One UI 8 gives Samsung users the first taste of Android 16's 90:10 split screen upgrade
• Samsung's My Files now lets you filter downloads by app

The South Korean tech giant's One UI 8 will debut in stable on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 sometime in July.