US EditionSamsung Just Launched the One UI 8.5 Beta with 6 Big Upgrades – Here’s How to Try It
- On December 8, 2025, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 public beta for the Galaxy S25 series, announcing the phased rollout in a Samsung Newsroom post.
- Samsung framed One UI 8.5 around three core pillars, beginning with content creation, as Photo Assist now enables continuous AI edits without saving a new copy after each change.
- Users get deeper sharing and live-audio options through Quick Share and Auracast, with Quick Share recognizing people in photos and Audio Broadcast letting Galaxy devices transmit live audio to nearby Bluetooth LE devices.
- Users gain a new Failed Authentication Lock that locks the screen after repeated failed attempts, while One UI 8.5 offers a visual refresh, customization options, and improved power management tools.
- Users in select countries can sign up today through the Samsung Members app for the One UI 8.5 public beta based on Android 16, with full rollout expected sometime next year after the Galaxy S26 series launch.
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