Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to even more Galaxy phones
SamMobile • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 Beta Program to include older Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series devices, following initial releases on the Galaxy S24, S24 FE, S25 FE, Z Flip 6, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, and Z Fold 7 last month.
- The beta update is now available for Galaxy S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5, marking the first time a Galaxy A series device (Galaxy A36) is included, with some devices up to three years old participating.
- The beta program is accessible in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US for the Galaxy S23 series; the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 beta is limited to South Korea and the US, while the Galaxy A36 beta is only available in India.
- Samsung plans to further expand the One UI 8.5 Beta Program to more devices in the future, encouraging eligible users to enroll via the Samsung Members app to receive the update.
- Users can join the beta program by downloading the Samsung Members app, registering their device through the One UI 8.5 Beta Program banner, and updating their software once the beta becomes available.
