Samsung has started rolling out its latest One UI 8.5 software update to a growing list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets, bringing new AI tools, security upgrades, and feature improvements across its ecosystem.
The update first debuted with the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series earlier this year and is now expanding to older premium Galaxy devices in phases.
Samsung began the rollout in South Korea on May 6, with more regions, including the UK and other global markets, expected to receive the update over the coming weeks.
Which Samsung Galaxy phones are getting One UI 8.5?
Samsung has confirmed that One UI 8.5 is currently rolling out to the following devices:
Galaxy S series
- Samsung Galaxy S25 series
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Foldable phones
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Tablets
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series
Samsung is also expected to bring the update to older devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup, later, though the company has not confirmed an exact timeline yet.
In addition, several Galaxy A and Galaxy M series phones are likely to receive One UI 8.5 in future phases.
What’s new in One UI 8.5?
One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16 and builds on Samsung’s growing focus on AI-powered features and ecosystem connectivity.
The update includes:
- AI-powered photo editing improvements
- Audio Broadcast support for sharing audio with nearby devices
- Storage Share for easier file transfers between Galaxy gadgets
- Improved Threat Protection security tools
- Visual refinements across the user interface
Samsung says the rollout is focused on improving communication, creativity, and cross-device experiences.
“Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 rollout to more devices, bringing the latest Galaxy AI features across the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem,” the company said.
“The update focuses on enhancing communication and creative experiences on Galaxy mobile phones and tablets”.
Samsung continues expanding long-term software support
Samsung’s software support policy has improved dramatically over the past two years, with the addition of 7 years’ worth of software updates for the Galaxy S26 series (with updates accruing until 2033).
This new software support policy for the S20 lineup that debuted in 2024 mirrors the addition of 7 years of software for Samsung’s flagship series.
The change to Samsung’s software support helps the company to compete more closely with Apple, which has almost always led the smartphone industry in long-term support.
How to check for the update
If your Galaxy device is eligible, you can manually check for the update by going to:
Settings> Software Update> Download and Install
Samsung noted that feature availability may vary depending on the device model and region.
The company is also continuing its aggressive AI push, with Galaxy AI tools now becoming central across newer Samsung phones alongside assistants like Google Gemini and Bixby.
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