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Samsung One UI 8.5 beta update rolling out in India and other regions

Samsung has already moved to One UI 8.5 beta update and we’re not even in 2026 yet which shows the company is really going full throttle with its new software impetus. Samsung One UI 8.5 is basically the next big version after the main Android 16 update that rolled out earlier this year and is likely to be the last one before One UI 9 is released sometime in 2026.

Samsung is starting the beta program for One UI 8.5 in select regions and only its 2025 flagship model S25 series for now but more should be added as the new version stabilises and ready to be rolled out for other devices. 

Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta Program: Where It Is Available And How To Register 

To sign up for the One UI 8.5 beta program with Samsung you need to go to the Samsung Members app where you will see the new program open for registration. Here’s how you can install the new One UI 8 beta update

• Get the latest version of the Samsung Members app on the Galaxy S25 phone
• Sign in with your Samsung account
• Tap on the “One UI 8.5 Beta Program” banner at the top of the home screen
• Hit on “Register” and complete the following steps to install the beta software version

Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta: What New Features Are Coming? 

Samsung claims the new One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16 version focuses on new features for creators, improves device connectivity and offers better device protection. Here is a detailed look at what One UI 8.5 will offer: 

• Quick Share is able to recognise people in the photos and even suggest you to send them directly to those contacts.
• Audio Broadcast with nearby devices using Auracast which allows you to broadcast your voice using the Galaxy phone’s microphones
• Storage Share is another useful addition which allows your phone to show files from your other Galaxy devices in the My Files app, including your TV
• Improved security with the new theft protection which keeps your phone safe in case it is lost or stolen.

The One UI 8.5 beta update doesn’t see a lot of changes to the design of the interface which is likely to be offered when the new One UI 9 version rolls out next year.

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