msung has unexpectedly halted the rollout of its One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea, a move that follows a similar pause for the Galaxy S22 series. The update, based on Android 16, was initially released in late September, promising enhanced features like improved AI integrations and smoother performance.
However, reports indicate that Samsung has pulled the update from both OTA and Smart Switch channels in Korea, making it unavailable for users in the region.
Interestingly, the Galaxy S24 FE firmware was also retracted, suggesting that the issue may affect that model as well. Despite the rollback, users who had already installed the update have not reported significant bugs or crashes, indicating that the decision to pause the rollout may have been precautionary.
Samsung has not publicly disclosed the reason behind the halt, but analysts suspect it involves subtle glitches or region-specific problems. The suspension currently impacts only the Korean market, and the update remains available in other regions as of now.
Users who have not yet upgraded will need to wait until Samsung resolves the issue and possibly re-releases a patched version of the firmware. In the meantime, the company is expected to continue monitoring the situation and address any underlying problems before resuming the update rollout.