Galaxy S24 starts receiving One UI 8.5 update with new interface

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 - Photo: Divulgação

Samsung has started rolling out the stable version of One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 series on Coreia of Sul. The update arrives almost seven weeks after the end of the beta program, bringing a visual redesign and improved AI features to the S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra models.

The update file takes up more than 4 GB for users who were running previous stable versions, while those in the beta will only need to download 371 MB. The firmware version for the Korean market is identified as S92xNKSU5DZOP and may arrive in other regions later this week.

Interface renewed with a focus on modernity

One UI 8.5 brings significant changes to the visual layer of the operating system, presenting a cleaner and more contemporary interface compared to previous versions. The redesign affects several elements of the user experience, from menus to application icons. Múltiplos system applications received completely redesigned interfaces that communicate with the software’s new visual language.

Samsung has expanded the customization options available, allowing users to have greater control over how the system behaves and presents itself visually. The visual changes match the Android 16 QPR2, the basis that supports the entire update.

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Recursos AI and expanded functionalities

The update incorporates the latest features of Galaxy AI, a suite of intelligent features that Samsung has been expanding. One UI 8.5 also enables AirDrop support on Compartilhamento Rápido, a feature that brings the experience of Android users closer to Apple systems.

Funcionalidades general include:

  • AI-based Assistência for content summarization
  • Edição and image generation via artificial intelligence
  • Transcrição automatic audio to text
  • Real-time language Tradução
  • Busca enhanced photos and videos in gallery
  • Organização intelligent notes and documents

Update Processo and regional availability

Usuários can check the availability of One UI 8.5 manually by accessing Configurações, then Atualização software and selecting Baixar and install. Embora and Samsung have not confirmed exact dates for other markets, the company’s historical pattern suggests that the global rollout will take place in the coming days, starting in regions close to Ásia.

Samsung ended the beta program in mid-May after collecting feedback from users in several countries. The testing period lasted approximately two months, enough time for the company to refine bugs and optimize the system’s overall performance before public launch.

What changes for owners of the Galaxy S24

Usuários who migrate from One UI 8.0 or earlier will notice immediate differences in navigation and content presentation. The more modern interface requires less time to adapt, as it follows current design standards in the smartphone market. Muitos icons have been redesigned for greater clarity, while access to functions remains intuitive.

The three models in the series receive the update simultaneously, ensuring consistency of experience between S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. Diferenças hardware between models does not affect the update, which automatically adapts to the components of each phone.