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- According to Tech Advisor, Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta program has been extended to include older models such as the Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables, adding to the newer Galaxy S25 and Z Fold/Flip 7 series.
- This beta version offers enhanced Bixby features, an improved Weather widget, and a Storage Share function, accessible in the UK, India, Korea, and the US via the Samsung Members app.
- The fully developed One UI 8.5 is anticipated to be released in April, initially on the S25 models, broadening these features to more Galaxy users.
Samsung has revealed that its One UI 8.5 beta is now available for several older Galaxy devices, including both phones and tablets.
Over the past four months, Samsung has been progressively unveiling new features through its One UI 8.5 beta program, initially limited to devices like the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The latest Samsung Galaxy S26 series was launched with a stable version of One UI 8.5, but now, owners of the Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables can also access these new features.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta rollout
The One UI 8.5 beta is now being made available to the following older Samsung Galaxy devices:
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Additionally, Samsung has announced plans to expand the beta program to more devices in April, coinciding with the release of the final stable version of One UI 8.5, expected to debut on S25 models.
Luke Baker
For users in the UK, India, Korea, or the US with compatible devices, enrollment in Samsung’s beta program is possible via the Samsung Members app.
By downloading and installing the latest One UI 8.5 beta, users can experience upgrades such as an enhanced Bixby, a refined Weather widget, and wireless file browsing capabilities on other Samsung devices, known as Storage Share.
In recent developments, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A57 and A37, two new mid-range smartphones, both running One UI 8.5. There are also reports of developments for One UI 9.
