History
On 7 November 2018, the first version of One UI based on Android 9, called One UI 1, was released. It introduced a new design that made phones easier to use with one hand. It also added larger headings, a system-wide dark mode, rounded icons, and a cleaner layout.
On 7 November 2019, One UI 2 based on Android 10 was released. It improved the original design with smoother animations, a better dark mode, improved gesture controls, a built-in screen recorder, and new Digital Wellbeing features from Android 10.
On 20 December 2020, One UI 3 based on Android 11 was released. It gave notifications a new look, added more lock screen options, updated widgets, improved privacy controls, and introduced new camera and gallery features.
On 15 November 2021, One UI 4 based on Android 12 was released. It introduced new color themes, better privacy features, redesigned widgets, and more options for multitasking and customization.
On 12 October 2022, One UI 5 based on Android 13 was released. It brought more lock screen options, new color themes based on wallpapers, stacked widgets, improved Modes and Routines, and text recognition in the Gallery app.
On 26 October 2023, One UI 6 based on Android 14 was released. It featured a new Quick Settings panel, a simpler Camera app with camera widgets, new photo and video editing tools, and improvements to the interface, animations, and multitasking.
On 22 January 2025, One UI 7 based on Android 15 was released. It introduced a new design with updated app icons and widgets, separate notifications and Quick Settings panels, the Now Bar, and more Galaxy AI features such as writing help and call transcription.
On 9 July 2025, One UI 8 based on Android 16 was released. It expanded Galaxy AI features, improved privacy and security, and made multitasking, productivity, and foldable devices work better.
