Samsung has released the One UI 8 update for Galaxy S23 FE devices in the U.S., delivering new AI capabilities and enhanced security features.
New Features and Enhancements
The One UI 8 update introduces several upgrades to core Samsung apps, including Samsung Health, Reminders, and Calendar. Users will benefit from improved Galaxy AI features that offer personalized suggestions and enhance creativity.
Lock screen personalization has been enhanced with a dynamic clock design that can be customized in terms of thickness, size, and color. This update also provides proactive tips and real-time app activity visibility on the lock screen.
Security and AI Tools
Among the new security features are Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) for secure AI data storage and the Personal Data Engine (PDE), complemented by Knox Matrix for improved data protection and device security.
- Samsung added advanced multimodal Galaxy AI for enhanced creativity.
- Lock screen updates include a customizable clock and proactive tips.
- Security is boosted with KEEP, PDE, and Knox Matrix features.
- Available to carrier-locked Galaxy S23 FE devices in the U.S. as of 2025-10-15.
Update Details
The firmware, version S711USQU6EYIF, is under 3 GB in size and marks the third major OS update for the Android 13-based Galaxy S23 FE. Users can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
