One UI has come a long way, and the on-device global search has become one of its key capabilities to find anything on the phone without going through specific directories and wasting your valuable time. Finder works perfectly fine in this direction, but One UI 8.5 has made it more accessible than ever.

Usually, you need to open the app drawer to access the finder feature. Here you can see suggested apps, settings topics, recent searches, and type new queries or use voice input. Besides these, on-device categories, the search also expands to online content, Play Store, Galaxy Store, and web results.

The execution is fast and accurate due to Samsung’s search algorithm optimizations. Meanwhile, the One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series has introduced a dedicated Finder button that launches the feature with one tap without opening the app drawer.

However, the feature may not be accessible by default, so you have to enable it from the home screen settings. To do so, go to Home screen settings from the home screen and tap on the slider in front of the “Show Finder on Home Screen” option. This option will now show on the home screen, and you can tap to see the feature to expand its options.

How to customize it

Finder is entirely customizable, and you can check all of its options from the Finder settings. Go to Now Brief and open Finder, then tap on the three dots outside of the search bar. Enable or disable search options to see the content in the results. You can also manage Personal data intelligence and dive deep into the data sharing for added services.

For now, there’s no confirmation whether it will come to old devices with the stable One UI 8.5, but we’ll have to wait for an official statement.

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Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 beta for the past three months and left one premium Galaxy S-series phone out of the One UI 8.5 beta equation. Initially, the S25 series entered beta testing, specifically S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Yet, the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung’s slimmest S-series phone to date, has not received the beta update.

The phone comes with flagship specs and a high-quality camera system, but the most interesting quality of the device is its outlook. On the other hand, it has the same price tag as the newly released Galaxy S26+. These reasons convinced me that the phone deserved a shot at the new beta.

However, it isn’t the first time that S25 Edge users have been neglected. Last year, the company refused to release the One UI 8.0 for this phone alongside the main lineup. Though the update arrived later on, that doesn’t summarize the course of this action.

Some might argue that the phone was released in May 2025 and has a different firmware development cycle. We can agree to that, but Samsung had enough time to match the software update release time for all four models. Yet, it didn’t bother.

Also, what about the price tag? The S25 Edge may have been demoted in Samsung’s launch cycle, but it still has a user base that paid a good sum of money that rivals its latest flagships.

Past report suggests that Samsung is working on the 8th One UI 8.5 beta. And the stable update will come in April, which may also be the time when the S25 Edge will get this new software.

But that doesn’t mean that the S25 Edge shouldn’t be included in a new One UI beta program. Eventually, we can say that Samsung wants to keep it effortless and continue the three-device testing model in its beta program. So, it can sit back, relax, and develop the firmware for these devices with limited effort.

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Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta Program is running for some flagship devices even though the stable version debuted with the Galaxy S26 series. One UI 8.5 is not yet available for the Galaxy S24 series, not even as a beta version. But a first early look at One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S24 Ultra has now appeared online, giving users an early glimpse of what the update has to offer.

The early look has been shared by a @oneuios source, showing the testing version of One UI 8.5 running on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It highlights the improved Power Saving options.

The leaked One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 Ultra shows smarter performance management and battery optimization. The interface appears smoother, with additional options. The new Power Saving feature offers Standard and Maximum modes.

Standard mode provides moderate battery savings while allowing essential apps and activities to run without restriction. Users can also customize limits to keep important functions active. Maximum mode focuses on extreme battery saving by turning off non-essential features and limiting background activity, helping the phone last as long as possible.

Samsung is expected to conclude the beta program soon and roll out One UI 8.5 to more devices, including the Galaxy S24 series. Once widely available, users can expect smarter battery management and a more refined overall experience. Stay tuned for more information.

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One UI 8.5 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series makes it look better and easier to use. This One UI version arrives with several new features to provide a next-level experience. One of the new features is the Instant Brief widget, now available in four styles. These styles are inspired by a glass-like design, giving the screen a clean and modern look.

Through these four styles, Samsung aims to give users more choices with One UI 8.5. Some people like simple and clear designs, while others prefer something more stylish. Samsung has tried to offer both. These new widgets not only look good but also help users see important information quickly.

There are four styles of the Instant Brief widget. The first one is like nature glass, which has a soft green transparent background that blends with the wallpaper. It feels light and natural. Another is Frosted, which is bolder, with a stronger blur and deeper glass effect. It looks more premium and stands out on the screen.

The third one looks classic and solid, with a mostly solid light background, making it very easy to read. It is the best choice for people who want clear text, especially in bright light. The last one is a soft blend, a mix of both style and clarity. It has a soft color and slight transparency, so it looks smooth but is still easy to read.

These four styles make the Instant Brief widget more useful and more personal. Users can choose the one they like the most. In the future, One UI 9 may bring more widgets. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5, so users get a new software experience out of the box, and our hands-on reveals that this new version has impressive speed gains over the beta version.

One UI 8.5, released first in December 2025, has recently completed its seventh beta rollout, and that comes with major system improvements. Though the software’s changelog only mentions bug fixes, it also serves smooth touch interactions and transitions. This suggests that the 7th update has improved the user experience a lot compared to the prior release.

However, when we compared the experience with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the result was different. This new device offers faster touch response, smoother animations, and snappy app launches.

For example, I went to the very basic and put the two phones side by side for the classic app launch test. Both phones launch the app instantly, but the S26 Ultra feels faster. The same goes for phone unlock, scrolling, and menu jumps.

Though both phones have the same software, the new one has an immersive experience. There could be two reasons behind this difference: first, the new processor. The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings 3rd gen Qualcomm Oryon CPU, improving 20% CPU and 23% GPU performance to deliver enhanced graphics.

These two are responsible for software speed increment and better UI rendering. Thus, bringing a generational advantage to the new S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

On the other hand, it suggests that the One UI 8.5 beta needs more work on the speed and fluency segments. A previous report indicates that the 8th One UI 8.5 beta will be released soon, which could also be the final test software before the stable rollout.

In that case, the update may make the stable software fluent, but we would definitely like to see it as snappy as the S26 Ultra.

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A new One UI 8.5 Beta update is in the making for the Galaxy S25 series, but a report signals a feature gap with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series.

Samsung may release the 8th One UI 8.5 Beta for the Galaxy S25 series next week, but the ZZCB build doesn’t add new features from the Galaxy S26 series.

Tipster TarunVats, who may have already installed the ZZCB build on his Galaxy S25 Ultra, reports the feature gap with the Galaxy S26 lineup. If this build comes out, users might end up having an uninteresting experience.

It seems the source is talking about the best features of the Galaxy S26 series, such as Now Nudge, Photo Assist with text input, and enhanced Now Brief.

This move isn’t shocking either. Samsung usually keeps new features on hold for a certain time to prioritize the sales of new phones. Once they achieve their pre-determined milestone, feature expansion begins.

Meanwhile, it could stretch the ongoing delay of Stable rollout. It’s been around three months, and Galaxy S25 users are testing Beta firmware. One UI 8.5 has gone official with the S26 series, but S25’s Beta may not end early.

If Samsung goes ahead to test S26 features before public deployment, we may see the Beta Program extended. It doesn’t sound like good news for Samsung fans who are desperately waiting for their turn to install the major update.

Samsung knows Galaxy S25 users won’t upgrade to the S26 series on a scale. The upgrade rate from S23 and S24 users is higher than that of the latest models. The upgrade cycle has also been extended by a year to reach around three and a half years.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta inches closer to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in the US. The first Beta firmware builds were spotted recently. Now, the company has published Beta forums on its Samsung Members community in USA.

As spotted by Alfaturk, Samsung Members community in the US now has Beta forums for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. These pages will function as a dedicated hub for reports, feedback, and official updates from moderators.

When the One UI 8.5 Beta goes live, posts made by Beta participants will appear on this forum. It helps One UI staff members hear consumer concerns. Based on their feedback, developers will bring refinements to the software.

The Beta forums indicate that the One UI 8.5 Beta could be provided to the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 soon. At present, the software is available on the Galaxy S26 series as Stable, while Beta is running on the S25 series, Fold 7 and Flip 7.

https://twitter.com/Alfaturk16/status/2034911130607321427

Apart from the Fold 6 and Flip 6, Samsung is also preparing the One UI 8.5 Beta for the S24 series, S25 FE, S24 FE, and Tab S11 series. The software debuted with the S26 series, and the S25 lineup could get it in April 2026.

Earlier, Samsung dropped the March 2026 security patch for various devices. That said, the foundation is already set; just the Beta deployment is left.

Galaxy S25 series will also receive the 8th Beta update. The rollout could take place next Wednesday and that’s when I assume the Beta Program expansion may take place for the S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

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One UI 8.5 recently debuted on the Galaxy S26 series, and soon it will start rolling out to older Galaxy devices. This is actually a major upgrade, based on Android 16 QPR2, bringing a range of improvements and several important features, including audio broadcast, storage share, and now nudge.

Now that One UI 8.5 has already debuted, you may be wondering when the update will reach your Galaxy device. We’ll take a look at the rollout status, the eligible devices list, and the major upgrades so you don’t miss out on anything.

When will Samsung roll out the One UI 8.5 update?

Samsung still hasn’t announced a rollout timeline for One UI 8.5. However, the wait shouldn’t be much longer from here, given that the stable version has already debuted on the S26 series and the beta program has already stretched enough.

The beta program for the Galaxy S25 series launched in December 2025 and is still active after seven beta releases. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were recently added to the list, and according to recent reports, the beta program could also expand to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Luckily for Galaxy devices other than the S25 series, the beta program won’t go on for months. Samsung would be looking to wrap it up quickly to begin the stable rollout. That seems more likely as Galaxy S25 was recently spotted on the server with a stable firmware. That indicates the stable rollout could be right around the corner.

Is your Galaxy eligible for the One UI 8.5 update?

Samsung hasn’t published a list of eligible One UI 8.5 devices, but it will more or less include the same devices that have received the One UI 8.0 update and the Galaxy devices launched with it.

Here’s a list of Galaxy devices likely to receive the One UI 8.5 update:

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold SE
• Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 Lite, S10 FE, S10 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
• Galaxy Tab A11, A11+
• Galaxy Tab A9, A9+
• Galaxy Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
• Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
• Galaxy A26, A25, A24
• Galaxy A17 (4G/5G), A16 (4G/5G), A15 (4G/5G)
• Galaxy A07 (4G/5G), A06 (4G/5G)

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
• Galaxy M36, M35, M34, M33
• Galaxy M17, M17e, M16, M15
• Galaxy M07, M06

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F70e
• Galaxy F56, F55, F54
• Galaxy F36, F34
• Galaxy F17, F16, F15
• Galaxy F07, F06

Galaxy XCover series

• Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
• Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Major upgrades in One UI 8.5

One UI 8.5 is still based on Android 16, but it uses a newer QPR2 build that adds extra features from Google, in addition to those developed by the One UI team. The Quick Settings are now fully customizable, allowing users to resize, rearrange, and organize toggles and sliders more freely than before. Samsung has updated app icons, at least for the first-party apps, to feature a bit of a 3D effect.

The lock screen has been updated to automatically adjust the clock and date, so they don’t cover the main subject of your lock screen wallpaper. Additionally, it can now show weather visuals based on the current conditions. An important visual upgrade is the new, modern floating tab bar UI, a pill-shaped UI element with a frosted color scheme. It replaces the traditional plain tab bar at the bottom.

Samsung has improved the Photo Assist feature to let users keep generating and editing AI images without saving every version first. It also introduces a new AI feature, “Now Nudge,” that proactively suggests actions and information based on what is currently on your screen. It works similarly to Google’s “Magic Cue” on Pixel devices.

One UI 8.5 also introduces some important features, such as Partial Screen Recording to record specific areas of your phone, Audio Broadcast to use your phone as a microphone, and Storage Share to access files from other Galaxy devices. The new Failed Authentication Lock feature automatically locks the device after multiple failed unlock attempts. To further strengthen security, it includes features such as Theft Protection and Expanded Identity Check.

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Samsung plans to expand the One UI 8.5 Beta Program to the Galaxy Tab S11 tablets. The company is internally testing public Beta builds.

Over the past few days, internal One UI 8.5 Beta builds have been spotted for various Samsung devices. Galaxy Tab S11 series has also joined the party, internally, with the first One UI 8.5 Beta build spotted online.

The Korean tech giant has ZZC3 build in the works for the tablets. When the testing activity expands, it should cover the Tab S11 and S11 Ultra tablets.

Samsung announced the One UI 8.0 Beta Program for the Galaxy tablets, which was never released last year. Instead, the premium tablet lineup jumped directly to the Stable build, starting in September 2025.

It shouldn’t be the case with the One UI 8.5 this year. If Samsung intends to, it should provide users access to the Beta software. April is the launch window for the Beta Program, while the S25 series may grab the Stable version.

Samsung usually launches the Beta Program in six countries: Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US. You should check Samsung Members often for Beta signups and the latest news from Samsung moderators.

One UI 8.5 Update

One UI 8.5 brings a major redesign over One UI 8.0. Despite the same Android base, the newer version carries significant changes to the interface. Performance and stability are also improved through optimization.

It also elevates the customization options on Galaxy devices. Quick Panel has become more dynamic, letting you tweak the orientation of sliders. Good Lock offers additional perks to improve usability and personalization.

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When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra, it labelled the phone as an AI phone, but actually, the star of the show was the privacy display, a feature that garnered spotlight all over the internet. The concept of a privacy screen is simple; it hides the phone’s on-screen content from others.

Imagine a scenario where you are using the S26 Ultra in public, and two unknown people (or more) are sitting beside you. Once enabled, only you will have a clear picture of the screen, and others won’t. And if they’re off the angles, then they won’t see anything. That will make others guess whether you are using a dead phone.

That said, this privacy display effect is based on viewing angles, but it worked pretty well in our hands-on test.

The main purpose of the privacy display is to hide sensitive content that you don’t want others to see, but you somehow want to limit the viewership to yourself. Privacy display also comes with customizations, and you can set some conditions, such as enabling password entry, set it for a specific app, or just make the notifications area disappear.

Redesigned

Once you stop playing with the privacy display, the next thing that catches your attention is the design. The S26 Ultra does come with some notable design improvements.

• Galaxy S26 Ultra measures at 78.1mm wide, 163.6mm tall, and 7.9mm thin, while weighing 214 grams.
• Galaxy S25 Ultra measures at 77.6mm wide, 162.8mm tall, and 8.2mm thick, while weighing 218 grams.

Both phones bring the same screen size, but the new version is wider, larger, and thinner, and don’t forget it’s also slightly lighter. These aren’t just numbers; the phone feels lighter and slimmer than the S25 Ultra.

One of the biggest changes in the design segment is the return of the Armor Aluminum frame, replacing the titanium. Despite changing the frame material, the phone maintains its build quality and offers vibrant color schemes.

Contributing to the form factor is the new camera island, which is bigger and better, but rocks more on a flat surface without a protective case.

Specifications

• Display – 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate with vision booster
• Chipset – Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
• Memory – 12+256GB, 12+512GB, 16GB+1TB
• Camera – 200MP Main (f/1.4) + 50MP Ultra-Wide (f/1.9) + 50MP Telephoto (5X Optical Zoom, F/2.9) + 10MP Telephoto (3X Optical Zoom, F/2.2), Front – 12MP (f/2.2)
• Battery – 5,000mAh
• Software – One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
• Connectivity – 5G, LTE, WI-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 6.0
• Rating – IP68, water resistance – 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes

AI Software

Galaxy S26 Ultra packs the One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, out of the box. The software has speed and efficiency to run apps more smoothly. Since Samsung is diving deep into AI and trying to simplify user experience with new partnerships, this flagship offers more AI features than before.

Now brief has turned more smart in Samsung’s eyes, but it remains dumb in consumers’. While you may not want to use Now Brief, the upgraded Bixby has finally gained competitiveness against Gemini. It can now pull answers from the web and write content on its own, thanks to Perplexity’s APIs.

This new AI agent sits inside the phone as the third AI assistant, which can be assigned to the side button to launch anytime. Despite improvements to Bixby and Perplexity’s inclusion, Gemini remains in the top spot for its natural language comprehension and instruction following.

Features like Now Nudge promise to keep track of your phone’s interactions and offer help when needed. One UI 8.5 also has a new AI drawing tool that helps to generate images and wallpapers with AI in different art forms. These are just some key additions, and the software has a dedicated Galaxy AI section listed all of its top AI capabilities.

Besides the AI feature group, the Galaxy device has a standard 7 OS and 7 years of security patches. Simply put, S26 Ultra will be getting OS upgrades up to Android 23 and security support till February 2033.

Snappy Performance

Qualcomm and Samsung have once again collaborated to launch a Galaxy-tweaked chipset, this time it is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The new speed and efficiency of the S26 Ultra come from this chip, it’s enabling smoother interactions and faster gameplay without frame drop. It would be too much to say, but the new Snapdragon chip handles everything as smoothly as it should.

On the other hand, a redesigned Vapor chamber keeps the phone calm while playing online multiplayer games on a long run. The difference isn’t significant compared to the S25 Ultra, but still, it’s noticeable.

Same Battery, Faster Charging

The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a 5000mAh battery pack, identical to the capacity of last year’s S25 Ultra. It can give a full day of power backup while using all of your essential apps. Even gamers would get a better battery performance, but in 2026, this power backup feels tiny.

To offset the disappointment with the same old capacity, Samsung has launched max 60W charging support, which reduces the charging time, taking it from 0 to 75% in about 30 minutes and 100% in about 45 minutes. Yet, users will have to buy the adapter separately.

Camera Upgrades

This premium Samsung phone brings you a quad camera system, and the main 200MP camera is getting new upgrades thanks to a larger aperture size. The images capture more bright and dark pixels than the S25 Ultra, along with improved color composition.

The default camera mode is 12MP, but there is a 24MP mode ready to be unlocked through the Camera Assistant app, which substantially improves the photo quality. Furthermore, the nightography is getting upgrades with brighter scenes.

One of the major outcomes of the new camera system is the horizontal lock super steady mode, which has taken over the internet since the launch day. The key reason for this popularity is its gimbal-like steady camera, which enables rotation in any direction without disturbing the output.

The S26 Ultra also marks the beginning of All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) telephoto camera with a folded zoom structure. The system places lenses on top of the prism and reduces module size with improved light intakes for brighter zoomed images. It not only saves module space but also provides the same zoom quality as the Periscope used in the S25 Ultra.

Unfortunately, zoom over 30x-50x is still not good on either of these phones. The ultra-wide-angle camera has been improved in brightness control, and again, it’s no major upgrade.

S Pen Tweaks

S26 Ultra continues a priceless accessory – the S Pen, but with a new style. Its design is tweaked to match the curves and corners of the phone’s frame, and it’s slightly lighter than its predecessor. Though Samsung has not returned the Bluetooth features, you can still take notes, draw, and move things around on the screen.

Final Verdict

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the top Android phone that could get into the market, and it is loaded with features that suit both newbies and power users in one pack. Its new privacy display is innovative; you won’t find it on any other phone in the market.

The new chip is optimized for a better software experience, bringing high-touch response on every tap. Whether you’re surfing the internet or playing games, the S26 Ultra will give you optimum performance at every level.

It’s also the only Android phone that is practically shipping AI features that are tailored for users, and you can use them without waiting for an OTA update rollout.

Providing 60W charging support is a good step, but rubbing the same 5-year-old battery size is not a genuine offering against the current trend. Eventually, if you want a premium Android phone that lives up to its price tag, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the way to go. However, if you already possess a S25 Ultra or S24 Ultra, give this new launch a pass and wait for the next iteration.

Pros

• Large, high-quality screen
• Privacy display innovation
• Best in class cameras
• Powerful performance
• 60W charging support
• Stylish design
• In-built stylus

Cons

• High price
• Privacy display has angle limitations
• Max telephoto isn’t clear
• 60W Charger sold separately
• Titanium removed

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One UI 8.5 stable update could arrive in April, and there are two big reasons behind the delay. The distribution of the March patch and expansion of the Beta Program may extend Galaxy users’ wait, and it’s not just an assumption.

Here’s how the March patch and Beta expansion could affect the Stable release:

March 2026 security patch

Like February, Samsung’s March 2026 update rollout is late. It’s the 19th of the month, and Galaxy flagships have started to receive the latest patches today.

The rollout isn’t just limited to security improvements, but a credible hint that the next update could be One UI 8.5 stable. Everyone’s waiting for this OTA, but March patch has essentially delayed the rollout.

Samsung’s premium Galaxy phones released in 20,25 along with the 2024 foldable,les have started getting the March patch. It’s currently limited to South Korea, and expansion would take days to cover users around the world.

Expansive One UI 8.5 Beta

Expansion of the One UI 8.5 Beta Program is another reason behind the delay in the Stable update rollout. With more devices heading toward a testing phase, the public distribution will naturally be delayed without sparking controversy.

The delay depends on the device you own.

If you have a Galaxy S25 series phone, the One UI 8.5 update could arrive next month. The lineup entered the Beta phase in December and has tested seven Beta builds so far. The stable update could arrive after the rollout of the 8th Beta.

The delay could stretch further if you’re an owner of the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. The two foldable phones have recently entered Beta testing in select countries.

Samsung is also preparing One UI 8.5 Beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Z F, old,6 ,and Z Flip 6. Even if these models stay in Beta for a month, the stable build could be delayed to May.

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Samsung plans a massive One UI 8.5 Beta expansion and it looks like the Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE may end up joining the party with the Beta Program.

In a recent development, TarunVats spotted One UI 8.5 Beta builds for the Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE on Samsung’s software server. Recently, the builds were spotted for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6.

Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE may get One UI 8.5 Beta

Samsung has ZZCB firmware build in the pipeline for the Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE. It remains to be seen whether it comes out to public or not. We didn’t see any “FE” branded phone joining the early testing program early.

If things happen the way they seem, it will be the first time the company’s Fan Edition phones get the Beta advantage. They usually receive the Stable update after their parent models, but that may finally change this year.

If you own an S25 FE or S24 FE, keep checking the Samsung Members app. If Beta sign ups open, you will see a banner for Enrollment. Get it done as soon as it arrives as slots will be limited and you may miss the chance.

One UI 8.5 Update

Samsung officially launched One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series. The rollout may start next month, starting with on the Galaxy S25 series. At the same time, other users will continue to test the software through the Beta Program.

One UI 8.5 introduces striking design changes and improvements. The software applies elegant gradient colors and translucent aesthetics. Performance and usability have also noticed a spike, thanks to OS-level optimization.

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As expected, Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 Beta Program to more models. New findings confirm that the One UI 8.5 Beta Program could soon be available for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 phones.

Galaxy S26 series debuted the stable One UI 8.5, yet Samsung is playing the Beta game. Instead of opening public rollout, the company plans to let users of the Galaxy S24 lineup, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 test the One UI 8.5 Beta.

Firmware detective Tarun Vats spotted the first One UI 8.5 Beta builds for five Galaxy devices. It includes three models of the S24 lineup and two foldables. Emergence of public Beta builds suggests a Beta Program could launch soon.

First Beta builds (internal)

The first Beta build for Galaxy S24 Ultra is S928NKSU5ZZCB. Samsung also has firmware builds F956BXXU3ZZCB and F741BXXU3ZZCB in the pipeline for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, respectively.

Note that these are the very first builds that popped up on the server. There’s no guarantee these builds will only be provided as Beta 1. The last letters may change if Samsung makes changes to the software during internal testing.

Galaxy S25 series was the first to join the Beta Program (in December). While everyone expected other models would directly jump to the official build, Samsung quietly expanded the Beta Program to the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (last week).

Internal testing of One UI 9 (built on Android 17) has also begun. Galaxy S26 series comes with One UI 8.5 preinstalled, making it the first contender for One UI 9 Beta Program. Enjoy the current software as Beta likely coming by May.

Update:

The first One UI 8.5 Beta build for Galaxy Z TriFold has also appeared (via Mohammed Khatri) on Samsung’s software server. Samsung’s just-discontinued phone could be eligible for Beta testing before shifting to the Stable build.

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Samsung has started the development of One UI 9.0 and it gives us strong vibes of an imminent One UI 8.5 stable update rollout.

One UI 9.0 is a major upgrade, based on Android 17. Google is Beta testing the new operating system, and Samsung has also started internal optimization, as part of commencing a public Beta Program by May this year.

How One UI 9 is connected with One UI 8.5

Samsung shifting focus to One UI 9 is a clear sign that it’s done with One UI 8.5. Even though the rollout hasn’t begun, the software has passed internal testing, paving the way for the next major upgrade, based on Android 17.

Users of the Galaxy S25 series have been testing One UI 8.5 for nearly three months. Samsung recently opened the Beta Program for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 as well. It’s expected that slab-type flagships may also join testing.

One UI 9 will launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 around July this year. We expect Samsung could begin the Beta Program by May itself. Galaxy S26 series will be the first to join the Beta testing when it goes live.

Samsung dropped seven Beta updates so far, with the 8th probably coming too. It is highly likely to be the final Beta build before Stable comes out. Recently, the March patch has arrived, which seems to be the final One UI 8-based update.

When to expect One UI 8.5 Stable and One UI 9 Beta?

One UI 8.5 Stable update is on the verge of release. The initial rollout may start in South Korea and a release timeline is unknown. Based on the current situation, it looks like Samsung may push it at the beginning of next month.

Regarding the One UI 9 Beta, we can only assume the Beta to arrive by May this year. The software will debut with the next-gen foldables sometime in July. Stable update could be provided to users around September.

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Galaxy S26 flagships were delayed by a month, but Samsung didn’t delay the next update development cycle. On February 25, Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 series, and the public sales started on March 11, 2026.

The Galaxy S26 series should have arrived in January, but changes in the lineup caused the company to delay the event by four weeks. Talking about the next update, the new Samsung flagships will get one later this year.

One UI 9 appears days after Galaxy S26 release

We are talking about the One UI 9, based on Android 17. It will arrive on existing Samsung phones later this year. The rollout will follow the initial debut with the next-generation foldable phones, including the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.

The foldable phones will ship with One UI 9 preinstalled. The launch is expected to take place in July, and the same month may witness the release. Meanwhile, a Beta Program of the software will likely arrive within two months.

Like last year, the hype for the next major OS upgrade has begun even before the company’s most anticipated flagships have settled. The release took place on March 11 only, and the first evidence of One UI 9 floated within a week.

Should I get One UI 9 now?

One UI 8.5 is an impressive software, which is even considered a major build, unlike One UI 8.5. Internal testing has started, and some users even managed to install the internal build on their smartphones for early access.

General users aren’t recommended to consider switching to the internal testing build. You can jump to the One UI 9 Beta when it goes official sometime in May. At present, One UI 8.5 is the best Samsung has to offer to its users.

We hope One UI 9 will further enhance the Galaxy user experience. There’s plenty of time for development and testing; Samsung will utilize this time.

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