Samsung begins secure One UI 8.5 rollout for Galaxy units right now

After months in beta, Samsung has lastly launched its subsequent main Galaxy replace, One UI 8.5, with the secure rollout beginning right now.

Samsung technically launched One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 sequence in February, nevertheless it’s been in beta on choose units since late 2025. The replace, like One UI 8.0, remains to be primarily based on Android 16, however with some design tweaks and modifications all through the expertise. It additionally delivers a couple of extra Galaxy AI options, resembling “Now Nudge” inside Samsung Keyboard and extra.

Maybe the largest addition for a lot of shall be assist for AirDrop over Fast Share, which Samsung shall be rolling out with this secure replace.

Another modifications present in One UI 8.5 embrace:

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Totally customizable Fast Panel
Auracast broadcasts through Bluetooth
Lockscreen format routinely adjusts to your wallpaper
Upgrades to the Climate app and homescreen widget
Momentary disable possibility for Auto Blocker
Enhancements to energy saving mode for extra battery life
Partial display recording
DeX remembers window sizes

All in all, it’s a surprisingly large replace!

As of right now, Samsung says One UI 8.5 is rolling out globally to customers on supported Galaxy units, beginning in Korea. Different international markets ought to comply with within the days to come back.

The preliminary listing consists of the most recent Galaxy smartphones and tablets, with Galaxy S25 most likely first in line for the replace.

Samsung particularly calls out the next Galaxy units for incoming One UI 8.5 updates: