Samsung plans to close the beta testing phase of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series in the coming days. The company will extend the program to other older models. Novos builds have emerged recently and should reach users of lines such as the S24 and some foldables.
The beta program of One UI 8.5 started in December 2025. The Galaxy S25 series entered first. Nos following months, the test was expanded to include more devices in the Galaxy line.
Galaxy S25 advances to stable version
The stable version of One UI 8.5 should start arriving on April 30th on Coreia and Sul. In the global market, distribution is scheduled for May 4th. Usuários of the S25 series will migrate to the final firmware.
Enquanto that, the beta is still ongoing for other devices. The strategy allows Samsung to check stability before expanding the rollout.
- Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra receive new beta builds
- Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 also enter the extended testing phase
- Additional Atualizações are expected for the Galaxy S23 series and some mid-range models
The expansion of the beta for these devices has occurred gradually since March. Samsung announced support for more devices in official announcements.
In One UI 8.5, the Camera App now has a document scanning feature, allowing users to save scans as either PDF files or standard image formats. pic.twitter.com/zM42pLm9yu
— One UI (@OneUIBeta) April 23, 2026
Expansão gradual beta program
In March, the beta reached the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 foldables, as well as FE models and select tablets. In April, the list grew even more.
Agora includes the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and even the Galaxy A36 5G in specific markets. Availability varies by country, with an initial focus on Coreia, Índia, Reino Unido, and Estados Unidos.
The Samsung Members app remains the main registration channel. Eligible Usuários register there and receive builds according to the program phase.
What’s new in One UI 8.5
The update includes improvements to AI features. Ferramentas like Call Screening, Creative Studio, Photo Assist and an improved version of Audio Eraser come to older models.
Esses features were initially expected on newer flagships. Extending the beta allows Samsung to refine these elements with feedback from a larger number of users.
Correções bugs are also part of the package. Problemas with Bluetooth and black screen on incoming calls receive attention in recent builds.
Dispositivos participating in the extended beta
Vários models have already received or should receive the new builds in the coming weeks. The list reflects Samsung’s approach of maintaining active testing while preparing the stable release.
- Galaxy S24 series (S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra)
- Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7
- Galaxy S23 series and some previous generation foldables
- Mid-range Modelos who entered the program in April
The company did not detail exact dates for each line. The timeline depends on the stability check done with the S25 series.
Preparação for stable rollout
Once stability is confirmed on the Galaxy S25, expansion should accelerate. The end of May and the beginning of June appear to be important periods for users waiting for One UI 8.5 on older devices.
Samsung often uses .5 updates to deliver significant improvements without major base changes. Neste case, the focus is on AI refinement and general fixes.
Usuários in beta must take backup before installing test builds. Relatos issues can be submitted directly via the Samsung Members app.
One UI 8.5 represents another step in the Android 16-based upgrade to the Galaxy line. The extended beta strategy helps reduce issues in the final release for millions of devices.
