Samsung initiated the One UI 8.5 journey with the announcement of the Beta Program, and the Stable update will release in 2026. Samsung has now revealed its plans for the Stable One UI 8.5 update release and rollout.

Official One UI 8.5 Release

Samsung has now officially confirmed that the official version of One UI 8.5 will be released with the Galaxy S series phones coming in the first half of next year.

The formal statement affirms that the new software will debut with the Galaxy S26 series. While the timeline is specified as the first half of the next year, it’s planned for the month of February 2026.

The official One UI 8.5 will be released by February 2026.

Samsung didn’t stop confirming the software’s launch timeline, but also talked about distribution for existing devices.

One UI 8.5 Update Rollout

Samsung will stick to a “sequential” rollout strategy for the Stable One UI 8.5 update.

Samsung will stick to a “sequential” rollout strategy for the One UI 8.5. The update will be provided to existing Galaxy devices after an official release with the Galaxy S26 series early next year.

The flagship lineup may debut in late January or late February 2026. The first sale would commence 10 to 15 days after the Unpacked. The day Global sales begin will be considered the official One UI 8.5 release date.

If Unpacked falls in late January, the first sale lands in early February. In case the Unpacked is planned for late February, the release will start in early March.

Samsung fans aware of its software and flagship device strategy won’t expect One UI 8.5 rollout in the first quarter. The company would prioritize the sales of new devices, while keeping the software on hold until the target is met.

Official One UI 8.5 should be rolled out to many Galaxy devices between April and June.

Samsung confirmed One UI 8.5 plans for 2026:

The official version of “One UI 8.5” will be installed on the Galaxy S series (S26) set to be released in the first half of next year, and will then be applied sequentially to existing Galaxy devices.

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