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TL;DR Code within One UI 8.5 suggests Samsung could bring a new “Adaptive data saver” feature to Galaxy phones.
The feature works by only downloading videos in social media apps when you are “ready to watch them.”
This feature can help users with limited mobile data plans manage their social media data usage effectively.
One UI 8.5 is expected to be a big update for Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, in ways that One UI 8 wasn’t. We’re expecting plenty of new features, ranging from Pro camera presets and sharing to Galaxy S26 Ultra exclusive features like Private Display, and more. We’ve now spotted another new feature in the works for One UI 8.5, and this one will likely be appreciated by people who don’t have unlimited data access all the time.
One UI 8.5 leaked builds include code that suggests that Samsung is working on a new “Adaptive data saver.”
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According to the strings, Adaptive data saver in One UI 8.5 would allow users to use less data in social media apps. When Adaptive data saver is on, videos in social media apps will be downloaded only when “you’re ready to watch them.” There are no further details on what exactly is happening, but the description states that users won’t notice any change in video speed or quality, in most cases.
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