Samsung's One UI 8 update is experiencing further issues.

Samsung has halted the Android 16 (One UI 8) update for the Galaxy S23 series, shortly after a similar pause for the Galaxy S24 models.

The company had been steadily releasing the One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to its current flagship devices. The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra began receiving the update in late September, with the rollout expanding globally.

However, the rollout has been suspended due to an unspecified issue, according to a recent report. This follows last week's pause of the updates for the Galaxy S24 and S24 FE for similarly unknown reasons.

Samsung has not provided an official explanation, which is typical in such cases. The most probable cause is a significant bug discovered late in the update process as it reached more devices. The company likely wants to resolve the issue before it affects more users. S23 owners who have not yet received the update will have to wait.

Although update delays are inconvenient, Samsung has developed a reputation as a fast and reliable provider of Android updates, often second only to Google's Pixel phones.

Google's Pixel phones usually receive new Android versions first, but these initial releases can also have bugs. It is unusual for Samsung to halt a major update rollout for two consecutive flagship generations. While Google's rollouts are not flawless, such widespread pullbacks are less common.

The situation is not ideal for Samsung. Pausing one flagship update is not uncommon, but pausing updates for two major phone lines in quick succession suggests a deeper issue with quality assurance.

While waiting is frustrating, it is better for Samsung to identify and fix a critical bug before it causes widespread battery drain or system failures.

Galaxy S23 and S24 owners should remain patient. The update will eventually arrive and should be more stable due to the delay. This short-term inconvenience should prevent significant problems later. We will continue to monitor the situation for further developments.

Samsung has paused the One UI 8 release on some Galaxy phones, and the reason is unknown. Samsung has confirmed that it will expand the One UI 8 beta to more phones, tablets, and watches soon.

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