There is a good news for Samsung mobile users. The company galaxy The third beta version of One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16 QPR 2 has started rolling out for the S25 lineup. If you are using the latest Samsung smartphone then you will also be able to install the new update on your smartphone. The company has released the update in South Korea and the US and will soon roll out to Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra users in other countries as well. It is said that this update will focus more on stability and optimization rather than new features. Let’s know what will be special in the new One UI 8.5 update and for which smartphones this update will be released.
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Reports suggest that the update will focus on maximum improvements, including fixing lock screen clock glitches, issues with the Phone app, and some bugs. Along with this, the new beta update will offer better gallery performance using live effects. Battery drain issues caused by some apps will also be fixed and the visibility of the search option on the widget selection screen will also be improved. Apart from this, the new update also adds the January 2026 security patch. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)
According to reports, Samsung may introduce its stable One UI 8.5 update with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. This smartphone series is likely to be launched on February 25.
The new update will also roll out to the Galaxy S26 series along with the Galaxy S25, S24, S23, and S22 series. The Galaxy S21 FE is also included in the supported list. Some of Samsung’s foldable devices will also get this new update. That includes everything from the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 to the previous generation Z Fold 6 / Flip 6, Z Fold 5 / Flip 5, and Z Fold 4 / Flip 4.
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The company will roll out the update not only for premium models but also for several mid-range models, including the Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A36, A35, A34, A26, A25, A24, along with entry-level options like the A16, A15, and A06. Along with this, the list will include Samsung’s offline and online-focused devices M56, M55, M54, M36, M35, M34, as well as Galaxy F56, F55, F54, F36 and F34 models.
