Galaxy A35 users in Kenya get One UI 8 but A55 still missing
Samsung has now started rolling out the One UI 8 update (Android 16) to users of the Galaxy A35 in Kenya. The update, which first landed in Korea and later..
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The Samsung Galaxy A35 in Kenya has begun receiving the One UI 8 (Android 16) update, with firmware version A356EXXU5CYI8. This rollout makes the A35 the first A-series midrange device from 2025 to get the new firmware in the region, while the Galaxy A55 continues to await the update locally.
- The One UI 8 update is also available for Galaxy A35 units in other East African countries, including Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
- The Galaxy A55, despite being a higher-tier model, has not yet received the update in Kenya, though it is live in some other markets, including Samsung's home country.
- The Galaxy A35 joins a list of other Samsung devices in Kenya that recently received One UI 8, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy S23 series.
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Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8 (Android 16) Update to Galaxy Devices in East Africa - October 2025
Samsung’s One UI 8 update, which features Android 16, is now available for several Galaxy devices across East Africa. The rollout is specifically for phones running the AFR CSC firmware, which covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and other nations in the region. The Samsung Galaxy A35 in Kenya has begun receiving the update with firmware version A356EXXU5CYI8, making it the first A-series midrange device from 2025 to get the new firmware. The update is also rolling out to Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A26 5G, and Galaxy A15 5G smartphones in East Africa. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A55 continues to await the update locally in Kenya.
