UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 ROM for Samsung is Here!
There are quite a few One UI 8 based custom ROMs doing the rounds, including the likes of Project Nerv and MistOS. However, without disrespect to any other developers, the UN1CA stands out from all. It has always been the most fluid, stable, and bug-free ROM with tons of goodies from the Samsung ecosystem.
While the developer Salvogiangri seems to have taken a break, resulting in the unavailability of One UI 7 ROM, however, he is now back with the latest Android 16 release. So let’s have a look at all the features this ROM has to offer, after which we will share the download links and list the installation instructions. Follow along.
- What’s New in UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 ROM
- Download UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 ROM Galaxy A52s 5G (a52sxq) Galaxy A73 5G (a73xq) Galaxy M52 5G (m52xq) Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) (o1s) Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) (t2s) Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) (p3s) Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Exynos) (r9s)
- How to Install UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 on Samsung Devices
What’s New in UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 ROM
Here are some of the noteworthy features that you are likely to come across in this ROM:
- One UI 8.0 is here!
- Rebased on the latest Galaxy S22 firmware (S901EXXSCGYK2)
- November security patches (01/11/2025)
- Added Galaxy S25 default sounds/wallpapers
- Added Audio eraser feature
- Added Now brief feature
- Added Semantic search feature
- Added back test code apps
- Added new boot sound
- Added Hide installed apps feature in UN1CA Settings
- Added launcher animations type in UN1CA Settings
- Added Google Photos spoof toggle in UN1CA Settings
- Added Vulkan renderer toggle in UN1CA Settings
- Replaced Samsung Messages app with Google Messages
- Updated UN1CA Settings/Updates translations
- Updated bootloader spoofer
- Updated Play Integrity Fix
- Updated games FPS unlocker
- Updated hide developer status feature
- Removed China Device Care app
- Removed patched Good Lock app
- Removed “Copy crash log URL” feature
- More debloat and system clean up
- Minor adjustments & fixes
- (A52s) Added newer bootloader support
- (A73) Added enhanced camera config (@ngdplnk)
- (M52) Added newer bootloader support
Download UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 ROM
You may now get hold of the ROM file from the below links. More devices will be added to its support list, so do keep a tab on this section at regular intervals as it will be regularly updated. [Credits: Developer Salvogiangri]
Galaxy A52s 5G (a52sxq)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy A73 5G (a73xq)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy M52 5G (m52xq)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) (o1s)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) (t2s)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) (p3s)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Exynos) (r9s)
- gofile.io
- drive.google.com
How to Install UN1CA One UI 8 Android 16 on Samsung Devices
- Download and install the TWRP Recovery onto your device.
- Now reboot your device to the newly flashed TWRP recovery.
- After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > YES > hit checkmark.
- Next up, transfer the ROM ZIP file to your device and flash it.
- Once done, go to Wipe > Format Data > YES > hit checkmark.
- Finally, head to Reboot > System to boot to the UN1CA ROM.
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