Samsung’s One UI interface offers a variety of customization options for its users for a long time. However, Widgets, which are currently available on the lock screen, are limited to Samsung’s own applications. The main reason for this is that this feature does not have a settled function of Android and that it exists as an additional feature of only one UI. However, with Android 16, Google is preparing to make the lock screen Widget support a basic part of the operating system. This change can enable Samsung to provide third -party widget support on Galaxy devices with one UI 8 update.
In a new blog post released, Google announced that the Android 16 QPR1 update can be added to the lock screen on pixel devices. More importantly, this feature was shared in the summer of 2025 to include the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). This development shows that the lock screen Widget support will not only be limited to pixel devices, and that all Android manufacturers can use this feature. Samsung’s Android 16 -based One UI 8 update will seem to integrate this new feature into its own interface.
Samsung can expand Widget support with Android 16
Samsung’s lock screen Widget support can be an important innovation, especially in terms of allowing the use of third -party applications. For the time being, this structure, which allows Samsung’s own applications only, can create a wider ecosystem by changing with Android 16. For example, adding applications such as Google Home to the lock screen can make it easier to control smart home devices. In addition, widgets such as weather, calendar and news applications may also be available directly on the lock screen.
Google aims to release the Android 16 update three months before the unusually planned. When Samsung will offer this new version to its devices, it is still not clear. However, some leaks indicate that the company plans to skip the One UI 7.1 and one UI 7.1.1 versions to present the company’s One UI 8 update on time. Considering the delays in Samsung’s previous updates, this approach indicates that the company wants to adopt a faster process in software updates.
Expanding Samsung’s lock screen Widget support can provide many advantages in terms of user experience. Users can reach direct information without opening the lock of their devices, as well as the opportunity to control certain applications. Google’s local support with Android 16 can also make it easier for Samsung to bring this feature to more devices. On the other hand, it is not yet clear how Samsung will offer this feature with an interface design.
However, it is also a matter of curiosity which devices with Samsung will offer this support with one UI 8. It is known that the company usually gives priority to flagship models. Therefore, Z Fold and Z Flip models, especially the Galaxy S series, can be expected to receive this update early. For the Galaxy A and M series in the middle segment, this feature seems likely to be presented a little later. However, since Samsung tends to offer updates to a wider range of devices in recent years, it will not be surprising that this support reaches more models.
Finally, how Samsung will optimize this feature and how to integrate into the user experience. The company is expected to offer this new feature offered by Android 16 with the One UI 8 update. In the coming months, Samsung’s strategies on this issue will emerge more clearly. Together with the new developments, more details are expected to be shared about the innovations of One UI 8.