Galaxy S26 series will launch with the new One UI 8.5 version, and Samsung is rumored to launch its Beta Program later this month.

As the launch timeline of the new flagships has been postponed by four weeks, the Beta Program may also be delayed. Samsung never confirmed the potential Beta availability of this software, while internal testing is underway.

Will Samsung delay One UI 8.5 Beta, too?

Samsung keeps testing new One UI 8.5 internally. Some power users have access to those Alpha builds that update simultaneously with the internal versions. November has begun, but there’s no positive news about the Beta launch.

The version would introduce notable changes to the user interface. Samsung is also testing Glass UI across the operating system. It’s going to be a major switch like One UI 6 → One UI 7, which wouldn’t be easy in deployment.

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Samsung was late in finalizing the Galaxy S26 series models. The company first planned Pro and Edge in place of Base and Plus. However, the legacy variants were opted as the last resort, with a slim model may come later.

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The Galaxy Unpacked 2026 was anticipated in late January or early February. Meanwhile, it has been pushed to late February with Unpacked reportedly holding on February 25 in San Francisco, United States.

There’s a massive chance that Samsung could delay the Beta Program. Initially rumored for late November, the early testing may also be pushed by a month. Even if it launches in late December, it will remain sensible.

That said, the delay in the Galaxy S26 series will hurt the Galaxy S25 users. Owners of this year’s flagships will have to wait longer for the UI upgrades and new features that Samsung is preparing as part of its One UI 8.5 upgrade.

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