Samsung revealed on May 6 a list of devices getting One UI 8.5 official update. The initial rollout has already started for select premium phones released in 2025 and the update is set to expand on May 11 to devices from 2024.

That was just a formal chart of eligible devices, which is not final. There are plenty of Galaxy phones, foldables and tablets that will receive the update.

Samsung Germany went a step ahead of Global channel, revealing 20 more Galaxy devices getting the One UI 8.5 official update.

The company shared an even more mature rollout plan for 20 devices across Galaxy S flagships, Galaxy Z foldables, Galaxy Tab tablets and mid-range Galaxy A phones.

Galaxy S Series

1. Galaxy S23
2. Galaxy S23 Plus
3. Galaxy S23 Ultra
4. Galaxy S23 FE

Galaxy Z Series

1. Galaxy Z Fold 5
2. Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Tab Series

1. Galaxy Tab S9
2. Galaxy Tab S9+
3. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy A Series

1. Galaxy A15
2. Galaxy A16
3. Galaxy A17
4. Galaxy A25
5. Galaxy A26
6. Galaxy A34
7. Galaxy A35
8. Galaxy A36
9. Galaxy A54
10. Galaxy A55
11. Galaxy A56

Samsung Germany didn’t mention an exact timeline for rollout. Global expansion is set to take place on May 11 across regions: Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

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• Samsung officially announces stable One UI 8.5 rollout

May 2026 will be filled with continuous One UI 8.5 releases. Flagships are leading the way, with mid-range and budget phones following later.

Note that the devices listed above are now officially confirmed to receive the update. Meanwhile, the software update’s expansion will take place gradually.

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• These Samsung Galaxy devices received Stable One UI 8.5 first

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On May 6, 2026, Samsung announced the rollout of One UI 8.5 stable update for Galaxy devices. The software remained in Beta testing phase for over five months. Well, the first wave of rollout was crazy enough, spreading blazingly fast.

The day Samsung began One UI 8.5 stable rollout, plenty of Galaxy devices received the update. The availability is limited to South Korea. However, the company has already confirmed the date of expansion: May 11, 2026.

As part of One UI 8.5, Samsung is bringing select AI features from the Galaxy S26 series across the Galaxy ecosystem. The update focuses on enhancing communication and creative experiences on Galaxy mobile phones and tablets.

These devices have received the Stable update first

• Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip7 FE

What to expect on May 11?

Samsung devices that have received the update on May 6 in South Korea are highly likely to grab the OTA in the Global markets. The second phase of rollout may begin in South Korea, before hitting the worldwide market.

The first wave targets flagship models released in 2025, including the Galaxy S25 series, Z7 series foldables and TriFold phone. The second wave will likely be aimed at the Galaxy S24 series, Z6 series foldables in South Korea.

In its Global press release, Samsung confirmed that the update is gradually starting to arrive on the Galaxy S25 series, S25 FE, S24 series, S24 FE, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 series and Tab S10 series.

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Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 may expand the Finder functionality and add the Driving Insights to Now Brief. These changes will follow the expansive list of design tweaks and features in the next major Galaxy update testing.

More Finder flexibility

One UI 8.5 dropped the legacy S Finder identity for a simpler Finder term. It wasn’t just a simplification, but a well-minded preparation to expand the functionality.

New findings suggest that Samsung’s Finder feature in One UI 9 will add Google as an option alongside the native system-wide Galaxy search functionality.

Users will be able to pick either Samsung’s native device search or Google on the home screen. The best part: you could be able to have both together on the homescreen.

Driving Insights

Samsung is working on a new app called Driving Insights to expand Now Brief content.

As discovered by AndroidAuthority, Samsung’s Driving Insights app will track your precise location, using AI to give you feedback about your perceived driving patterns, generating weekly, personalized summaries.

The unreleased app’s brief description reads “See your habits and patterns at a glance” to “help you build better driving habits.” The app will rely on AI and your phone’s sensors to gauge various aspects of your driving.

Weekly reports will provide feedback about your habits, such as:

• This week, you drove in a defensive style. Steady and cautious—keep it up!
• This week, your driving had a dynamic pattern. Try to keep speed and steering smooth for consistency.
• This week, you did a lot of long-distance driving. Make sure to watch out for drowsy driving and take breaks every now and then.
• This week, your driving was practical and balanced. Good balance of safety and efficiency.
• This week, your driving showed a spirited style. Keep an eye on smooth acceleration and braking for even safer trips.

Samsung has started internal Beta testing of One UI 9 software. The public rollout of One UI 8.5 started on May 6, with expansion planned for May 11. Samsung also has One UI 9.5 in its pipeline for 2027 flagships.

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The wait is over: Samsung has finally locked in the rollout plan for the official One UI 8.5 update, and it starts sooner than many expected.

South Korea gets the first taste on May 6, and just a few days later, from May 11, the update begins spreading across major global markets, including Europe, India, North America, Southeast Asia, and more.

Samsung is clearly pushing a tight, aggressive rollout window. The Galaxy S25 lineup is first in line, and that includes every variant, standard, Edge, and FE. Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip7 FE, and TriFold have also joined the party.

The Korean tech giant is once again using its 2025 flagship lineup to set the pace, both as a showcase and as a stability benchmark before the update expands further.

From there, the update flows into familiar territory, with the Galaxy S24 series and S24 FE next. Last year’s Fold 6 and Flip 6 are firmly in the early wave, ready to jump from the Beta phase.

The Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S10 series are part of this first expansion phase, which signals Samsung’s growing focus on keeping its premium tablet lineup aligned with flagship phones.

That said, the first wave of rollout includes these models:

1. Galaxy S25
2. Galaxy S25 Plus
3. Galaxy S25 Edge
4. Galaxy S25 Ultra
5. Galaxy S25 FE
6. Galaxy Z Fold 7
7. Galaxy Z Flip 7
8. Galaxy Z TriFold
9. Galaxy S24
10. Galaxy S24 Plus
11. Galaxy S24 Ultra
12. Galaxy S24 FE
13. Galaxy Z Fold 6
14. Galaxy Z Flip 6
15. Galaxy Tab S11
16. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
17. Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
18. Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

After the initial push, older Galaxy flagships will begin receiving the update. Samsung has not pinned exact dates here, which usually means a staggered rollout based on region and carrier approvals.

Samsung is moving fast with One UI 8.5, and the rollout strategy reflects confidence. Flagships go first, foldables stay close, and mid-range devices get a more selective pass. The next couple of weeks will tell how smooth this push really is.

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Samsung has formally announced the official One UI 8.5 update rollout, marking the end of a closely watched beta cycle. The rollout kicked off today in Korea, with global markets expected to follow in the coming days.

The first wave includes the Galaxy S25 series, alongside the S25 FE and the newly introduced S25 Edge. Samsung has also pushed the stable build to its latest foldables, including the Galaxy Z TriFold, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.

Samsung has also confirmed a second batch of devices lined up for the update. This includes the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S10 series.

Based on previous rollout timelines, these devices should start receiving the official One UI 8.5 update shortly after the initial Korea push stabilizes.

There are no major surprises, but that is precisely the point. This is a refinement-driven update, and Samsung has executed it with discipline.

The rollout begins in Korea today, May 6, 2026. Samsung says other regions will follow soon, though exact timelines will vary by market and carrier.

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Seems like Samsung is already working on the One UI 9.5, and the Galaxy S27 series will ship with this new software iteration.

Leaked information suggests that the One UI 9.5 is being prepared internally, and it’s shaping up to make its official debut with Samsung’s Galaxy S27 lineup in 2027.

Samsung today started the public rollout of the One UI 8.5 update. The software has been in the beta testing phase since last December. It’s based on Android 16 and succeeded the One UI 8.0, which released with Z7 series foldables.

The Korean tech giant is also working on Android 17-based One UI 9. This version will likely arrive with the Galaxy Z8 series this July. We are expecting a Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series in the next couple of weeks.

One UI 9.5 is something far from the future. Its rollout looks almost a year away from today for the Galaxy S26 series. Its official debut would only happen in the first quarter of the next year, in line with the 2027 flagship phones.

One UI 7.0 got no mid-cycle refresh due to its delayed timeline. One UI 8 is where Samsung has stabilized its software numbering. The first release was also tagged with foldables, taking away from the Galaxy S series.

Galaxy S26 series was released this March with One UI 8.5. Based on the rollout pattern, Samsung is highly likely to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 with Android 17-based One UI 9 and Galaxy S27 with One UI 9.5.

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone joined the One UI 8.5 update party with plenty of 2025 flagship devices.

Galaxy Z TriFold is Samsung’s first dual-folding phone, released in select countries. The company has reportedly produced and sold around 30,000 units worldwide. The sale of the iconic device has ended in Korea and the US.

Samsung shipped the Galaxy Z TriFold with Android 16-based One UI 8, with the new One UI 8.5 elevating the experience. It feels like a mid-cycle update, but the reality is different; you get plenty of ways to improve your experience.

One UI 8.5 feels tailor-made for a tri-fold device, especially with its deeply customizable Quick Panel. This flexibility becomes crucial on a triple-fold layout, where screen zones can behave like separate workspaces.

Samsung’s UI redesign also leans into multi-panel usability, with bottom-placed search bars and simplified navigation icons improving one-handed reach. This shift helps maintain usability whether you’re using one, two, or all three panels at once.

Galaxy AI is expected to play a bigger role here, with smarter task prediction, AI summaries, and enhanced photo editing tools. This could translate into real multitasking gains, like editing content on one panel while AI suggestions update on another.

Visual changes in core apps such as Gallery, Phone, and Clock bring cleaner layouts and icon-driven navigation. Privacy and cross-device features also get upgrades, including better protection for shared images

For a tri-fold flagship, these changes position One UI 8.5 as a bridge between phone, tablet, and PC-like experiences in a single device.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 users who didn’t sign up One UI 8.5 Beta are now getting the Stable update. A major firmware, weighing almost 4.5 gigabytes, is rolling out that bumps One UI 8.0 to the One UI 8.5 version.

The company today rolled out Stable update to S25 series, S25 Edge, and S25 FE as well. Earlier, the Stable One UI 8.5 update arrived for Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 on One UI 8.5 Beta, and the availability has now widened.

The Stable update brings April 2026 patches, which were already provided to the users. Samsung should have tagged the May 2026 security patch, which brings fixes to around twenty-nine Android CVE ane ten One UI SVEs.

What’s new in One UI 8.5 update

One UI 8.5 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 leans heavily on smarter Galaxy AI, bringing features like Call Screening, Audio Eraser, and Creative Studio for better productivity and content creation.

The update introduces a redesigned interface with a customizable Quick Panel, improved navigation bars, and bottom-aligned search for easier one-handed use across foldable screens, especially useful in multitasking scenarios.

Samsung is also refining personalization, using AI to understand usage patterns, optimize apps, and deliver smarter notifications, alongside upgraded Quick Share, privacy tools, and deeper system-level intelligence across the UI.

On foldables specifically, One UI 8.5 improves large-screen workflows with better app continuity, enhanced widgets, and new AI-driven suggestions like Now Nudge, making the Fold 7 and Flip 7 feel more adaptive.

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Samsung’s Stable One UI 8.5 update has started rolling out to non-Beta users of the Galaxy S25 series. Nearly five months of Beta testing were required to tailor the mid-cycle update for the 2025 flagship lineups, and it’s finally here.

Earlier, the South Korean tech giant started releasing the CZDP update to Beta participants. Users have received notification of Beta closure, and an incremental build has become available to switch the Beta state to Stable.

One UI 8.5 isn’t just a minor update.

This massive 4.4GB update brings Samsung’s next-gen AI experience, deeper customization, and a meaningful UI refresh to the Galaxy S25 series; something that actually feels closer to a “.0” upgrade than a mid-cycle patch.

One UI 8.5 introduces a cleaner interface with subtle visual tweaks across the system. Animations feel smoother, layouts are better optimized, and Samsung has improved overall navigation without making things feel unfamiliar.

Samsung finally loosens control over the Quick Panel. Users can now rearrange toggles more freely, adjust layout, and even reposition sliders. It’s a small change on paper, but it significantly improves daily usability.

AI continues to be a core focus. One UI 8.5 enhances features like call screening, live transcription, and AI-powered photo editing. Tools such as Audio Eraser and generative editing are more refined and easier to access.

The update improves the camera and editing experience with better AI assistance. Samsung tweaks UI placement in key apps. Elements like search bars are now easier to reach. After a long beta cycle, the stable build focuses heavily on performance.

One UI 8.5 may not look dramatic at first glance, but it delivers where it matters. From smarter AI features to better customization and smoother performance, this update makes the Galaxy S25 experience more polished and practical.

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• Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26: A few features still separate the two flagships

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Samsung starts the Stable One UI 8.5 update rollout to the Galaxy S25 Edge slim flagship phone. An OTA just dropped in South Korea, which is major, and carries plenty of new features and user interface improvements.

The Korean tech giant has also released a major upgrade for the Galaxy S25 series. And we expect the Fan Edition model to join the party soon.

Despite being a Galaxy S25 family member, the Galaxy S25 Edge was sidelined in the Beta Program. Users waited months, and Samsung is now bringing the One UI 8.5 features and UI tweaks to the Galaxy S25 Edge flagship.

One UI 8.5 introduces a major redesign over previous iterations. One UI 8 felt boring despite utilizing Android 16 base. Now, it has become clear that Samsung kept visible changes reserved for the mid-cycle software update.

You will now be able to share files with Apple users through Quick Share; the AirDrop connection makes it happen. Good Lock experience has also been enhanced, with modules and plugins offering even more customization tricks.

Samsung is also offering new AI features such as Call screening, Audio Eraser with 3rd-party apps support, Photo Assist with text input, and Creative Studio. System animations are also gaining notable refinements and fluidity.

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s first slim flagship phone. It was released in May 2025 and measures just 5.8mm thick. It boasts Galaxy S Ultra-like 200-megapixel camera, but battery and charging letdowns ruined its appeal.

Last December, Samsung added Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra flagship phones to the Beta Program. Samsung surprised users of Galaxy S25 FE this month by adding the Fan Edition to the Beta testing programme.

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Stable One UI 8.5 update has started rolling out to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This isn’t a routine update, but it packs a plethora of new features and user interface tweaks.

This Stable One UI 8.5 update isn’t just arriving on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. It’s a result of months of internal and Beta testing. Users of these devices have also played a key role in enhancing the software system.

Users who have participated in Beta are getting it first, and non-Beta users are getting a big OTA sequentially. Samsung has also included the April 2026 security patch, which ensures optimal security of your device.

Ambient Design and AI upgrades are the key highlights of One UI 8.5 software. Extended screen estate has been improved by adopting a floating navigation bar and UI components.

Various Samsung apps have been optimized for the new design language. Deeper integration of AI features aims to enhance the overall user experience and accessibility.

• You may like – One UI 8.5 takes a brilliant route with Ambient Design

During the Beta testing, Samsung also installed select AI features from the Galaxy S26 series on the foldable devices. The main additions include AI-powered Call screening, enhanced Audio Eraser, Photo Assist and Creative Studio.

Good Lock apps also upgrade with extended functionalities. The Quick Share app has also gained support for AirDrop connection. It allows you to share and receive files across Apple devices, one of the most significant upgrades.

How to download and install:

• Open system Settings on your phone
• Navigate to Software update
• Hit Download and install, followed by Install now

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is now picking up the One UI 8.5 stable update, and it’s arriving faster than most people expected. South Korea gets it first, as usual, but the bigger story sits just a few days away; this is about to go global.

The rollout has kicked off in Samsung’s home market, right on cue after the main S25 series received the same update. When it comes to software releases, South Korea acts as the launchpad; the rest of the world follows almost immediately.

Samsung FE devices usually trail behind flagships by a noticeable margin. This year, Samsung is clearly tightening the gap, and that says a lot about how seriously it’s treating the “Fan Edition” lineup in 2026.

The Stable build should be solid enough for daily use. Smooth, consistent, and polished right out of the gate. If yes, this rollout is more interesting than usual, especially for users who skip beta programs entirely.

Don’t expect a massive visual overhaul; that’s not what this update is about. Instead, One UI 8.5 focuses on refinement. The kind you notice after a few hours, not instantly.

• Animations feel tighter, more fluid
• Background apps behave better, which helps battery life
• Privacy controls get subtle but meaningful upgrades
• Small UI tweaks clean up the overall experience

The update should start expanding globally within days. May 4 is shaping up to be the likely window, yet the rollout timing can still vary depending on region and carrier approvals, but the wait shouldn’t be long.

How to install the BZDP update:

If you’re holding the Galaxy S25 FE, checking manually is your best bet.

Head to:

• Settings > Software update > Download and install

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Finally, the day has arrived that Galaxy S25 users have been eagerly awaiting. The news: Samsung ends One UI 8.5 Beta Program as Beta participants are getting the Stable update, bringing phones back to official firmware.

Last December, Samsung launched Galaxy S25’s One UI Beta Program. It was available in six countries: Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the US. Samsung pushed 10 Beta updates during the Program.

After the 8th Beta, the official update was assumed to be released. Meanwhile, Samsung pushed out two more Beta builds, with the 10th Beta adding select new AI features from the Galaxy S26 series.

Samsung’s last Beta is almost as stable as the official firmware. However, it’s necessary to return to the Stable channel as the Beta channel is being closed. This move starts in Korea, with wider expansion likely by May 4th.

Don’t stay on Beta firmware

If you are on Beta, install the supplementary software update, which isn’t as large as the general models, but does the same work. Bugs have been fixed, features have been installed, just the Beta > Stable switch is the target.

Withdrawing the Beta Program mandates a factory reset. However, the latest update doesn’t require resetting the device either, making the process easy and convenient.

Note that sticking to Beta won’t bring surprises. Samsung doesn’t run Beta Programs as Apple and Google do. You are required to switch as the Beta window is closed, feedback will not be responded to, and there will be no support.

Make sure to update all the apps installed on your Galaxy. The operating system is the brain, but the ecosystem of apps is vital in the user experience. Even on Stable OS, you will be able to report bugs and submit feedback.

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Months after Beta testing, Samsung has officially started the rollout of the Stable One UI 8.5 update. Beta participants are getting prioritized, but non-Beta users shouldn’t worry about the availability of the major upgrade.

Users of Samsung’s Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra have started receiving the Stable One UI 8.5 update. The Korean tech giant has pushed it in its home ground, and the Global availability may start in the first week of May.

Update size differs based on the state

If you’re on One UI 8.5 Beta, your device may have received an incremental update. It switches the Beta state of your phone’s software to Stable.

In case you haven’t joined the Beta Program, Samsung is giving you a full firmware, which weighs in gigabytes and replaces the One UI 8.0 with One UI 8.5, based on Android 16.

Whether you’re on Beta or Stable, the experience is going to elevate. Make sure to charge your phone’s battery enough for uninterrupted update installation. Creating a backup is always advised to prevent any potential problem.

One UI 8.5 Update

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 was debuted with the Galaxy S26 series. The update introduces plenty of new features powered by artificial intelligence. Samsung has also worked on the user interface to streamline the user experience.

Ambient Design is the biggest upgrade, which boosts the screen estate. The new design language offers a dynamic interface across activities. The company has also improved various apps with floating navigation components.

Now that One UI 8.5 is available, Samsung will soon drop One UI 9 Beta. This time, Galaxy S26 users are first in line for priority treatment. Galaxy S25 series may also join the next Beta, but after spending a few months on One UI 8.5.

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Google is teasing the biggest updates for Android, including a Liquid Glass-inspired interface. Samsung, meanwhile, appears cautious about the Android 17’s Liquid Glass design in the early builds of One UI 9.

Tipster IceUniverse signals through his recent X post that Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 has “no trend of adopting Liquid Glass” (for now).

Samsung may have been considering adopting the Liquid Glass interface in future builds. It’s also possible that the company may take a gradual approach or embark on its own design path, which can also be Liquid Glass.

Early builds of One UI 9 are available in the wild, even on real phones. The company has recently published the first Beta version on its server. The public beta testing may begin soon for the Galaxy S26 series flagships.

Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design philosophy with iOS 26. The redesign sparked criticism initially, but ended up being welcomed by the masses. Android 17 is highly likely to be influenced by the new era of user interface.

One UI 8.5 doubles down on UI overhaul with frosted glass design. Samsung may set the foundation of Liquid Glass redesign in One UI 9. However, the full deployment might be kept on hold until the One UI 9.5.

These are just assumptions. What we know from IceUniverse is that the One UI 9 presently has no trend of Liquid Glass adoption. Samsung may postpone it to 2027 or start gradual adoption through the Beta Program this year.

Google scheduled The Android Show 2026 on May 12, where Android 17 and AI upgrades are expected to be discussed. This is the second time in a row the Mountain View company is holding a pre-I/O event for Android.

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Samsung just silently uploaded Android 17-based One UI 9 Beta build on its software server, and it’s for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While users await wider One UI 8.5 availability, Samsung is already jumping to the next era of One UI.

X user Kailash first spotted the internal One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it was later verified by tipster TarunVats. The Beta Program isn’t open to users, but the development suggests it isn’t too far now.

Samsung listed S948BXXU2ZZE7 on its OTA server. The lasting character ZZE7 confirms the build’s Beta nature. Internal testing will continue for a few weeks, and the build version will change with each major change.

Galaxy S26 series is the primary contender for Samsung’s software testing program this year. Previous generation models will join the party, but the priority will be offered to this year’s flagship smartphone lineup.

One UI 9 is based on Android 17, and the new operating system is expected to be detailed on May 12 at The Android Show 2026. Google I/O will bring even more details about the features and rollout timeline for Pixel users.

Expect Samsung to launch One UI 9 Beta Program within a month. The participation could open by the end of May or the beginning of June in South Korea. Users in Germany, India, Poland, the UK and the US should also be eligible.

The official One UI 9 will debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in July. Meanwhile, the Beta Program will continue to stay live. The Public One UI 9 rollout is expected to start sometime in September or October this year.

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is close to perfection, but one UI glitch is still unresolved. We discovered the same problem in the Beta 6 around two months back, and the same repeated in the Beta 10 as well.

The Notification panel brings a button entitled Notification settings. This functional button lets Galaxy users access the settings page. That specific component has a bug, which Samsung hasn’t yet addressed.

The bug doesn’t permanently stay here, and we were not able to reproduce it either. It occurs suddenly while using the phone, hinting that the final build hasn’t even patched the glitch.

The Notification settings button turns smaller and takes a wrong positioning. The small button slides toward the right side, which isn’t the center either. Swiping the notification panel brings the key back to its optimal state.

It’s said that Samsung is holding off the Stable update’s rollout due to major bugs. If this UI glitch falls under that category, it should be addressed in the official build. If not, Samsung engineers aren’t paying attention to the issues.

Image – Notification panel in One UI 8.5

Notification panel is one of the most heavily used aspects of the mobile user interface. The scaling bug isn’t a deal breaker at all, but it ruins the perfection. We’ve submitted the bug report as well, yet Beta 10 has the same problem.

Hopefully, Samsung would finally bring improvement to the user interface scaling. The Stable update should be almost perfect as the company has already tested the software in the Open Beta Program for five months.

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