Samsung has beta-released the intelligent call screening feature for the Galaxy S25, which had debuted exclusively on the S26 series. The new feature integrates One UI 8.5 and allows an AI assistant to answer calls from unknown numbers, asking for the name and reason for contact. The dialogue appears transcribed on the screen in real time, and the user can intervene at any time or choose to respond via text message.
Recurso arrives after community complaints
Samsung’s initial decision to make the assistant available only for the Galaxy S26 generated intense criticism among S25 owners. Usuários argued that the device, launched less than a year ago, had enough hardware to support the necessary artificial intelligence. Moderadores from Korean communities faced increasing volume of complaints on official forums and social media, prompting the company to review its stance.
The rollback prevented further wear and tear on the user base. Samsung has confirmed backwards compatibility along with other Galaxy AI capabilities, reinforcing the commitment with extended support for the S25 line. The movement demonstrated the brand’s sensitivity to community feedback and the pressure exerted by specialized media coverage.
Como activate and use call assistant
- Acesse the Telefone app and open Configurações
- Selecione to Triagem option of Chamadas
- Ative the wizard for unknown numbers
- Acompanhe real-time transcription on screen
- Intervenha on call or switch to text mode as needed
The system largely works with on-device processing, preserving user privacy. The transcript appears even when the call is not answered, allowing the owner to assess whether they want to call back. The assistant responds in a natural and polite way, without seeming robotic, and records the reason for the call for future reference.
Melhorias and update compatibility
The tenth beta version of One UI 8.5 has started arriving for testers on Coreia from Sul with a package measuring almost 1 GB. Além call screening update includes improvements to Creative Studio and general system fixes. The feature uses AI to filter unwanted calls, a feature that is especially valuable in markets with a high volume of spam and telemarketing.
Testes initials indicate good accuracy in identifying unwanted calls. The system allows customizations, such as activating automatic screening only for unknown numbers or configuring specific behaviors per contact. Compatibilidade extends to multilingual calls, with manual adjustments available for simultaneous translation.
Impacto in users’ daily experience
Proprietários of Galaxy S25 participating in the beta program report significant reduction in unwanted interruptions after enabling screening. The assistant filters calls politely, allowing users to maintain silence during meetings or rest periods without missing genuinely important contacts. Real-time transcription provides context before any answer or reject decision is made.
The function complements other Galaxy AI tools present in One UI 8.5, such as live translation and call subtitles, which also receive adjustments in the same update. Samsung has not yet released an exact date for the release of the stable version, but the expectation is that the broad rollout will take place in the coming weeks, starting with Coreia from Sul and expanding to other markets. Usuários out of beta program awaiting official release for all Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra models.
