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Hot off the heels of Google’s big Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel phones, Samsung users are now being treated to an update of their own. On December 8, Samsung officially began rolling out its One UI 8.5 beta program.
While you might assume this is an insignificant update given the “.5” branding, One UI 8.5 actually has some pretty substantial changes — including an overhauled Quick Settings panel, the ability to share storage between Samsung devices, and major lock screen updates. It’s pretty cool stuff, and you’re probably eager to get it on your Samsung phone ASAP.
The good news is that you’ve come to the right place. If you have a Samsung phone and want to download the One UI 8.5 beta, here’s everything you need to know.
Are you going to download the One UI 8.5 beta? 28 votes Yes! I already downloaded it. 11 % I haven't yet, but I plan to. 29 % No, I'll wait for the full release. 32 % No, I don't have a supported phone. 29 %
Samsung phones that can download the One UI 8.5 beta
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Before you get too excited, it’s worth noting that not every Samsung phone can download One UI 8.5 quite yet. While any Samsung device with One UI 8.0 will eventually get the update, the One UI 8.5 beta is currently limited to the Galaxy S25 series. As such, you’ll need one of the following phones: Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 Plus
Galaxy S25 Ultra It’s important to note that the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 FE are not eligible for the One UI 8.5 beta at this time, even though they are technically part of the S25 series. In addition to having one of the above phones, you also need to be located in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, India, Germany, or Poland.
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