The One UI 8.5 update is no minor point release. Samsung’s Beta 3 (build CZA3) is officially stable enough for daily use on the Galaxy S25. This firmware is effectively a “bridge” to Android 17, and it’s introducing a radical visual shift called Liquid Glass. Think frosted transparency, floating UI elements, and 3D icons that move with your device’s gyroscope.
Key points
- One UI 8.5 debuts with the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026.
- “Liquid Glass” introduces a transparency-heavy UI with 3D depth.
- Storage Share allows direct file access across all connected Galaxy devices.
- Continuous AI editing allows multiple Photo Assist changes without saving.
- Any device eligible for Android 16 will receive the One UI 8.5 update.
Launch Dates & Beta Status
- The Big Reveal:Samsung is launching theGalaxy S26 serieswith One UI 8.5 out of the box onFebruary 25, 2026.
- Beta 4 Expectations:Insiders (like Tarun Vats) expect the final Beta 4 to drop aroundJanuary 19-20for the S25.
- Public Rollout:Owners of theS25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7should see a “stable” OTA notification inearly March 2026.
Top Features: Beyond the Skin
This update is about making Galaxy devices talk to each other without the “syncing” headache.
- Storage Share:My Files now acts as a local server. You can literally drag a 4GB file from your Galaxy Tab S10 straight into a phone message without using Quick Share or the Cloud.
- Continuous Photo Assist:Samsung finally removed the “Save” requirement for every AI edit. You can erase a person, move a car, and change the background in one session, then save the final result.
- Audio Broadcast (Auracast):Your phone’s mic becomes a broadcast hub. You can literally narrate to a group of people wearing LE Audio-compatible headphones in real-time.
- Failed Authentication Lock:A new security brick. After too many bad biometric attempts, the phone enters a “locked state” that requires a verified secondary device to open.
The Massive Eligibility List
Basically, if your phone runs Android 16 (One UI 8.0), it’s getting 8.5. Here is the 2026 roadmap:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7
- Galaxy Z Fold SE (Special Edition)
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
- Galaxy Tab A11, Tab A11+
- Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24
- Galaxy A17 (LTE/5G), A16 (LTE/5G), A15 (LTE/5G)
- Galaxy A07
- Galaxy A06 (LTE/5G)
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F56, F55, F54
- Galaxy F36, F34
- Galaxy F17, F16, F15
- Galaxy F07, F06
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- Galaxy M36, M34, M33
- Galaxy M17, M16, M15
- Galaxy M07, M06
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7, 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
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