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Exclusive Sneak Peek: One UI 8.5 Beta Arrives on Galaxy S24, Flip 6, Tab S11 & Beyond

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6 months ago

March 26, 2026

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Tech Advisor has reported that Samsung is extending its One UI 8.5 beta program to include older devices such as the Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables, in addition to the newer Galaxy S25 and Z Fold/Flip 7 series.
The beta update brings enhancements like improved Bixby functionality, an upgraded Weather widget, and the Storage Share feature. It is currently available in the UK, India, Korea, and the US through the Samsung Members app.
The stable version of One UI 8.5 is anticipated to be released in April, initially targeting the S25 models before reaching a wider range of Galaxy users.

Samsung has revealed that it is expanding the One UI 8.5 beta program to include a variety of older Galaxy devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Previously, the One UI 8.5 beta updates were only accessible to the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 series over the past four months.

While the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 pre-installed, owners of the Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables can now also participate in the beta program.

Samsung One UI 8.5 beta rollout

The following older Samsung Galaxy devices are now eligible for the One UI 8.5 beta:

Samsung Galaxy S24 series
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Furthermore, Samsung has announced that more devices will be included in the beta program in April, coinciding with the launch of the stable version of One UI 8.5, likely starting with the S25 models.

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If you own one of these devices and reside in the UK, India, Korea, or the US, you can enroll in Samsung’s beta program via the Samsung Members app.

By downloading and installing the latest One UI 8.5 beta version, users can enjoy enhancements such as an enhanced Bixby experience, an updated Weather widget, and the ability to wirelessly access files stored on other Samsung devices (Storage Share).

Samsung has recently introduced the Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37, both mid-range smartphones that come with One UI 8.5 pre-installed, hinting at the upcoming release of One UI 9.