Galaxy S26 series and One UI 8.5 are stamped with each other, and they affect Galaxy S25 users as well. A delay in the next-gen flagships could also postpone the Beta launch of the new software and rollout to older devices as well.

Samsung has just unveiled its first TriFold device, scheduled for late 2025 release. Meanwhile, the S26 series is the most anticipated reveal. The software part has also become similarly awaited, given its scope of changes.

Why Samsung could delay the Galaxy S26?

Samsung is running late with the development of the Galaxy S26 Plus. The company reportedly had no plans to bring the Plus model next year. Instead, it has almost finished developing the Galaxy S26 Edge as a Plus replacement.

Meanwhile, Samsung has canceled the S26 Edge at the last minute after determining no potential in the form factor. As a result, the Galaxy S26 Plus has rejoined the lineup, but the development may render Unpacked a little late.

How Galaxy S26 delay affect S25 users?

If Samsung delays the Galaxy S26 series, the One UI 8.5 reveal will naturally be delayed. The new software is set to come preinstalled with the new flagships. The upcoming phones and software directly affect Galaxy S25 users.

Galaxy S25 series was rumored to get One UI 8.5 Beta in late November. With Samsung changing its plans, the Unpacked event seems to be pushed to March. That said, the Beta Program may also be delayed until early 2026.

Rumors suggest the One UI 8.5 Beta could be delayed, and the Galaxy S26 Plus is to be blamed. One UI 8 didn’t take much time to go official, but the update doesn’t seem like a major one despite bumping the Android version.

If you own a Galaxy S25 (or Plus or Ultra), the next couple of weeks are going to be quite important. If Samsung unveils the One UI 8.5 Beta, users will be able to access the new software advancements early, as the official release is likely in May 2026.

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Unexpected news coming out from Samsung’s home ground, where a Galaxy S25 Plus caught fire moments after excessive overheating.

A user of the Galaxy S25 Plus reported the incident on Samsung’s Korean community (via @ya_sking12767). As per the forum post, the Galaxy S25 Plus has suddenly started overheating; estimating the potential fire, the user threw it away.

This incident puts Samsung’s product safety in question once again. It seems the owner of the affected device is safe; that’s the best news in this incident. The quick decision to throw away the phone has avoided critical damage.

Following the incident, the user took their phone in an exploded condition to nearby service center. However, the initial investigation didn’t reveal the exact cause of this unexpected explosion, which must be thoroughly investigated.

The user, who faced this issue, reported:

The S25+ I was holding got extremely hot and made a popping sound, so I threw it on the floor, and then a fire broke out. The Samsung Service Center says the investigation concluded the cause is unknown.

As the complaint is posted in the official community, Samsung would directly contact the user. The device might be picked up from the user’s end for further investigation, and hopefully, they will get a new unit as a replacement.

Via – @ya_sking12767/X

Galaxy S25 Plus Battery & Charging

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Plus comes with a 4,900mAh battery and supports up to 45W fast charging. It’s a safe battery capacity, which the company has been utilizing for more than half a decade on the Galaxy S Ultra version.

The user claims the phone was not put on charge. Meanwhile, the comment section is filled with mixed reactions, with some concerned about their S25 devices, while some are guessing a 3rd-party charger may have been used.

We recommend that readers keep monitoring their phone’s temperature. It may generate heat in certain tasks, but if you notice an excessive level of overheating, stop using it and keep away until it gets cooler, and visit the service center.

This article will be refreshed when a new update arrives on the matter.

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Samsung has started rolling out the October 2025 security update for the Galaxy S25 series in the USA. The update was already available in some other countries, and now Verizon-locked models in the USA are getting it. The rollout will expand to more carriers in the coming days.

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series can verify the October 2025 security update in the US via One UI build versions given below.

• Galaxy S25 – S931USQS6BYIF
• Galaxy S25 Plus – S936USQS6BYIF
• Galaxy S25 Ultra – S938USQS6BYIF

This update is based on One UI 8 and Android 16. It mainly focuses on improving the phone’s security and performance rather than adding new features. The October 2025 patch fixes 14 security issues found in Android, although 6 of them do not affect Samsung devices.

Image – Samsung Galaxy S25, Plus and Ultra

Along with Google’s fixes, Samsung has added 20 extra security updates that deal with problems found in its own software, One UI. These updates help protect users from possible risks and make their Galaxy phones safer to use.

While this update is mostly about security, Samsung is already working on a bigger update, One UI 8.5. Early test versions of this update have already appeared, showing new AI features, design changes, and other improvements.

Samsung is expected to start the One UI 8.5 Beta Program in late November, allowing some users to try out new features before the official release. For now, Galaxy S25 users should install the latest update to keep their devices secure and running smoothly. To check for the update, go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.

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