Tech Desk 
Jul 16, 2025
Samsung is preparing the new One UI 8 update, which is based on Android 16, and signs are that it is not far off for the Galaxy A34. Samsung hasn't rolled out any sort of beta programme for the Galaxy A34 yet.
However, various reports suggest that the company has started testing the software on the device. The Galaxy A34, which was released in 2023, is poised to be one of the first budget phones to receive this update.
Samsung Galaxy A34 to get One UI 8 update
One UI 8 will feature a new design, better animations, updates to core apps, and everything will be layered on top of Android 16.
Samsung has already rolled out a stable version of One UI 8 for its most recent foldables, including the device and Galaxy Z Fold 7! Now it looks like the Galaxy A34 may follow suit.
A test firmware was detected on Samsung's servers for the A34. The test firmware has a code of A346BXXUAEYG3. The "A346B" signifies the international version of the Galaxy A34.
Notably, a well-known tipster, @Koram_Akhilesh, even shared screenshots of the test build online. However, the timeline of this leak completely lines up with what has come to be expected from Samsung regarding its software and more developments.
Samsung has already confirmed that the Galaxy A34 is eligible for the Android 16 x One UI 8 update. While we don’t know the exact release date yet, this internal build suggests that the stable update might arrive very soon.
If you own a Galaxy A34, keep checking your phone for updates in the coming weeks. We’ll continue to follow this story and share any new developments.
