- ✓ Samsung officially launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for its Galaxy S25 series on December 8, 2025, in markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany, India, Korea, and Poland.
- ✓ The beta introduces key enhancements such as an updated Photo Assist, improved Quick Share functionality, and strengthened security measures like Theft Protection and Failed Authentication Lock.
- ✓ One UI 8.5 test builds have been actively spotted on Samsung’s internal test servers for various devices, including the Galaxy A26, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
- ✓ Some of the circulating test builds already incorporate the December 2025 security patch.
- ? Additional Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A17 5G, have also reportedly been spotted with One UI 8.5 test builds.
- ? Upcoming models like the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 are anticipated to launch directly with One UI 8.5 pre-installed.
- ? Reports suggest that the One UI 8.5 build for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra exhibited “strange behavior” during internal testing.
- ? One UI 8.5 is expected to introduce significant UI design and customization improvements, including a fully customizable Quick Panel and enhanced lock screen options, based on Android 16 QPR2.
Expected: The stable release of One UI 8.5 is widely anticipated in early 2026, potentially coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. Older eligible devices may see the stable update roll out in Q2 2026.
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