Samsung has released an update for One UI 8.5 Theme Park, a key module in the Good Lock suite. The app is now at version 1.1.01.31 as of December 15, and the update arrives shortly after the One UI 8.5 beta program began last week.

The new version adds several features that make customization easier and more flexible.

Galaxy smartphone users can now mark favorite themes with a heart icon. Bookmarked themes can launch directly from a home screen shortcut. This saves time for those who switch between different looks often.

The icon editing interface of One UI 8.5 Theme Park has been improved. It is now divided into three sections: Shape, Effect, and Image. This separation makes it simpler to adjust each part without scrolling through long menus.

The update also introduces an emboss effect for icons and a monochrome option for images. These tools give more control over how icons appear. Other changes include an updated preview for quick panel icons.

This shows exactly how changes will look in the notification shade. A new setting allows control over home screen badge colors, but it requires One UI Home in One UI 8.5.

Many Good Lock modules need updates to work fully with the new One UI versions. The timing of this Theme Park update aligns with the beta program.

Samsung continues to expand customization options through Good Lock. Theme Park remains a popular tool for those who want a unique setup beyond stock themes.

To get the update, open Good Lock, go to the Theme Park module, and check for updates in the Galaxy Store.

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Samsung Good Lock One Hand Operation + module is gaining One UI 8.5 Beta support. With the latest update, the app will now function perfectly on devices running One UI 8.5 Beta firmware, as it also includes bug fixes.

Good Lock One Hand Operation + is a pretty useful plugin, but Samsung fans were having issues with it on the One UI 8.5 Beta release. The software’s early access is available for the users of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra.

Samsung is rolling out One Hand Operation + version 7.4.19.0. It brings support for the latest Beta software and provides bug fixes plus stability improvements. It’s a decent update that will ensure users make the most out of their devices.

Recently, Samsung revealed Home Up and QuickStar are being optimized for One UI 8.5. All the other apps and plugins are working as usual on the Beta firmware; however, users may face issues with LockStar and NotiStar.

One Hand Operation + wasn’t on the list of supported and unsupported plugins. Meanwhile, the rollout of the latest update makes the module function accurately. You can check the changelog below; download the app here.

• Supports One UI 8.5 Beta
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

If you already have the app installed, update it through the Galaxy Store. Open the app from the apps screen, hit Menu, followed by Updates. This page will let you know about the apps pending to be updated on your device.

Samsung is nourishing the entire ecosystem while testing the new software. Galaxy users have received the first Beta update on December 8th, while the next Beta update will likely arrive by the end of this month.

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Last week, Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program and initiated the December patch rollout. Samsung is expected to continue the pace of new software update rollout for Galaxy users in Week 3 of December 2025.

New Samsung software updates expected in December Week 3:

One UI 8.5

Samsung has started the development of the second One UI 8.5 Beta update. The target devices are the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. Rumors say the Beta 2 would arrive on December 22, but Samsung may also drop it early.

The first One UI 8.5 Beta was dropped on December 8. The second update’s rollout will also mark its expansion to India and Poland. The Beta Program is currently limited to Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

One UI 8

Samsung could expand its One UI 8-based December security patch. Devices highly likely to get the software are the S24, S23, and S22 series. The rollout will take place in the Global market as the initial release has already happened.

• More Samsung flagship, mid-range and budget devices will receive the latest security patch update.

Global Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro should start receiving the Stable One UI 8 Watch update. Samsung’s Wear OS 6-based upgrade has been rolled out in South Korea and the US in the past couple of days.

• Users of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are also waiting for the One UI 8 Watch update.

Galaxy Z TriFold

On December 12, Samsung opened the first sale of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea. It’s coming to the US early next year, and the response would be massive.

The first TriFold is gaining striking traction in Samsung’s home ground. Minutes after opening the first sale, the company went out of stock and put a notice on the official website.

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Samsung is testing One UI 8.5 Alpha and Beta for various phones. On December 8, Samsung officially launched the Public Beta Program for the Galaxy S25 series, ahead of the official update rollout is likely to start in 2Q25.

One UI 8.5 testing isn’t just underway but also expanding its scope to even more Samsung phones. The company has already joined a number of Galaxy devices to the internal testing, regardless of the plans for the Beta rollout.

The testing is still underway, and we will see more changes and tweaks throughout the Program. Samsung may also invite even more devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 as well as the S24 series, to test the software.

Devices in Public Beta

The Public Beta testing is currently limited to the Galaxy S25 series. However, the S25 Edge and S25 FE are not eligible for the Beta Program.

• Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra

Devices in Internet ‘Alpha’

While Public Beta has very limited availability, the internal testing has been expanded to plenty of newer and older Samsung phones.

• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
• Galaxy A17
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A56

Apart from this, Samsung is also working on One UI 8.5 firmware for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, A37, and A57 smartphones.

The list of devices is expected to grow.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16 (One UI 8). It comes with a user interface redesign and applies blur across various aspects. The majority of stock apps have also received dynamic tweaks that make the UI beautiful.

• Read more: Samsung unveils One UI 8.5 Stable update release timeline

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Samsung One UI 8.5 expands the application of dynamic colors to the lock screen PIN interface. This beautiful visual remamp has arrived with the first Beta update that Samsung distributed on December 8th.

Lock screen PIN interface now features dynamic colors in One UI 8.5, via SMASithick. The numeric keypad that appears for the entry of PIN now displays colorful buttons. The colors aren’t just random but derived from wallpaper.

Based on the lock screen wallpaper, the PIN screen keypad adopts gradient colors. The blur is still there to separate the keys from the background. The new color engine also covers the Emergency call button at the bottom.

The new design language is a major improvement over the blurred buttons in One UI 8. Samsung has turned the solid colored keys into dynamic ones. It offers a clean and visually pleasing appearance to the lock screen.

It’s just an initial version that can’t be considered final. Samsung might make tweaks to further refine the new design. The changes will be applied keeping in mind they shouldn’t consume a significant portion of the battery.

It’s just an example; Samsung has made tons of related changes across the UI. One UI 8.5 feels like a major design upgrade over One UI 8. It adopts Glass UI, a floating navigation bar, redesigned apps, and colorful backgrounds.

Galaxy S25 users can get it early, as the official rollout is expected in Q2 2026. Samsung launched the Beta Program in four countries (Germany, Korea, the UK, and the US), with India and Poland joining later this month.

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