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Samsung Galaxy A36 & A56 One UI 8 Update Live in South Korea & Global Rollout
2025-09-24 17:11:55
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Samsung Galaxy A36 & A56 One UI 8 Update Live in South Korea & Global Rollout
Samsung has rolled out the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy A36 and A56 series in South Korea, arriving weeks after the beta. This major firmware upgrade delivers Android 16, the September 2025 security patch, and enhanced UI, performance, and security features. Global deployment follows in October.
1. Global Rollout Schedule
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Region |
Start Date |
Notes |
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South Korea |
Sept 24, 2025 |
Firmware A366NKSU2BYI9 (A36 5G), A566SKSU2BYI5 (A56 5G) |
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Europe & Middle East |
Oct 1, 2025 |
Unlocked units first; carrier builds by mid-Oct |
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India & Southeast Asia |
Oct 10 – 15, 2025 |
Phased OTA; manual via Smart Switch from Oct 8 |
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North America |
Oct 20 – 25, 2025 |
Pending carrier certification |
|
Latin America & Africa |
Late Oct – Early Nov |
Prioritized in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa |
Track OTA status via the Samsung Members app. For more information, visit the Members official page.
2. Firmware & Security Updates
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Firmware: A36 5G – A366NKSU2BYI9; A56 5G – A566SKSU2BYI5
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Security Patch: September 2025 (35 CVE fixes)
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Enhancements: Knox Vault 3.0, secure boot validation, Privacy Dashboard for real-time app permission monitoring.
3. One UI 8 Feature Highlights
Visual & UX Upgrades
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Adaptive color palettes that shift by time of day
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Dynamic widgets with live data from third-party apps
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AI-driven notification grouping
Performance & Battery
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ML-powered battery saver extending standby by up to 10%
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Dynamic CPU core balancing for sustained performance
App Redesigns
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App |
Key Changes |
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My Files |
Cloud shortcuts, folder thumbnails, dark mode |
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Samsung Browser |
Tab groups, privacy scorecard, Web3 wallet support |
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Messages |
Smart Reply, scheduled send, spam filtering |
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Samsung Health |
Stress graphs, meditation widgets, Watch 7 integration |
Accessibility & Localization
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Voice Access 3.0 with 15 more languages
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Sign Language Avatar for notifications
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Regional themes: country-specific wallpapers and fonts
4. Performance Benchmarks
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Benchmark |
Pre-Update |
Post-Update |
Gain |
|
Geekbench 6 (multi) |
1,850 |
1,920 |
+3.8% |
|
PCMark Work 3.0 |
7,200 |
7,450 |
+3.5% |
|
3DMark Wild Life |
4,800 |
5,100 |
+6.3% |
|
Battery Endurance |
18 h |
19.5 h |
+8.3% |
5. Upgrade Tips & Troubleshooting
Before Update
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Back up via Samsung Cloud or Smart Switch
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Free up ≥ 7 GB storage and connect to 5 GHz Wi-Fi
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Charge battery above 60%
During Update
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Avoid powering off until completion
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If failure occurs, check error logs in Samsung Members
After Update
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Wipe cache partition via Recovery Mode to clear residual files
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Drain to 5% then charge to 100% to recalibrate battery
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Review Privacy Dashboard settings
Rollback (within 7 days)
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Install Smart Switch on PC/Mac
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Connect via USB and select “Emergency Software Recovery”
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Choose previous firmware build and follow prompts
6. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will it remove preinstalled apps?
No, bloatware removal remains user-controlled.
2. Can I sideload manually?
Yes—download OTA from SamMobile and use ADB if experienced.
3. Where are enterprise updates?
Check the Samsung Knox Admin portal for EMM rollout details.
Conclusion
The One UI 8 update elevates the Galaxy A36 & A56 with refined visuals, stronger security, and notable performance gains. South Korea leads the rollout, with global availability through late October. Follow the outlined best practices for a smooth upgrade, and visit Samsung Members for support and feedback.
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