The feature that debuted on the Galaxy S26 series is now available in beta for owners of the previous model. The new feature allows an AI assistant to answer unknown calls and ask for the name and reason for contact.
Samsung changed the initial plan after criticism in the community. The call screening feature is part of the One UI 8.5 and already appears in the tenth beta version for the Galaxy S25. Usuários activate the function in the phone application, in settings, in the call screening section. The assistant talks to the interlocutor and displays the dialogue on the screen in real time, even without the call being answered. The device owner can join the conversation at any time or opt for a text call.
Beta’s One UI 8.5 brings call assistant
The nearly 1GB update has started arriving for testers on Coreia from Sul. Além call screening package includes improvements to Creative Studio and general fixes. The feature uses AI to filter unwanted calls, something common in markets with a high volume of spam.
Donos of Galaxy S25 activate the assistant directly from the Telefone app menu. The option appears at the top after accessing settings. Once connected, the system automatically responds to unknown numbers. The user follows the transcription live and decides whether to accept or reject it. The function also allows you to switch to text mode during the conversation.
- Ativação occurs in calling app Telefone > Configurações > Triagem
- Assistente asks identity and reason for the call
- Transcrição appears on the screen in real time
- Usuário can intervene or switch to text call
- Recurso works even with the screen locked in some cases
Reclamações led to decision reversal
Samsung faced criticism when the feature first appeared only on the S26 series. S25’s Usuários required compatibility as the hardware supports the required AI. Moderadores from the Korean community initially denied retroactive support, which increased the volume of complaints on the networks.
The company has reviewed the position and confirmed the arrival of the feature along with other Galaxy AI capabilities. The move avoided greater wear and tear on the user base. Muitos owners of the S25 highlighted that the device, launched less than a year ago, deserved the new features promised in long updates. The change occurred after pressure in official forums and coverage in the specialized media.
The episode showed the brand’s sensitivity to community feedback. Testadores beta now evaluates the assistant’s performance in real situations. Real-time transcription especially helps with telemarketing calls or unknown contacts.
Como feature changes the daily experience
Muitos users report reduced unwanted interruptions after enabling screening. The assistant filters calls politely and records the reason. Quem needs silence during meetings or rest gains more control without losing important contacts.
The function adds to other Galaxy AI tools present in One UI 8.5. Tradução live and call captions also receive adjustments in the same update. Donos of the S25 that participate in the beta program are already testing stability in different usage scenarios.
Samsung has not yet released an exact date for the stable version of One UI 8.5. The expectation is that the broad rollout will occur in the coming weeks, first on Coreia and then on other markets. Usuários out of beta awaiting release for all Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra.
Ficha Technical Feature on Galaxy S25
The assistant operates with largely on-device processing, which preserves privacy. The transcript appears even if the user does not answer. Compatibilidade includes calls in multiple languages, with manual adjustments for translation.
Testes initials indicate good accuracy in identifying spam. The system allows customizations, such as activating automatic screening only for unknown numbers. Usuários report that the tool responds naturally, without sounding too robotic.
The update maintains the S25 line’s commitment to extended support. With the inclusion of this and other AI features, the Samsung reinforces the value of the 2025 flagships even after the launch of the next generation.