Samsung brings One UI 8.5 beta to these older Galaxy devices
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta, initially launched on the Galaxy S25 series, is now expanding to include a wider range of Galaxy devices such as foldables, last-generation flagships, mid-range models, and tablets.
- The beta update is currently available on devices including the Galaxy S25 series (Beta 8), Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (Beta 2), as well as new additions like Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, S24 series, S25 FE, and Tab S11 series.
- This beta rollout is live in multiple regions including Korea, the UK, the US, and India, with users able to join via the Samsung Members app, which now features an updated enrollment process.
- One UI 8.5 comes pre-installed on the upcoming Galaxy S26 series and is expected to be released as a stable update to more devices soon, with Samsung indicating that additional Galaxy devices will join the beta program in April.
- The update continues Samsung’s trend of enhancing device functionality, including recent features like AirDrop support for Galaxy S26 devices in the US.
