Exclusive: US Samsung Users Receive One UI 8.5 Update Ahead of Global Rollout

Samsung has initiated the rollout of the final version of One UI 8.5, starting with Galaxy S25 users in the United States. Initially launched in South Korea, this update brings a host of new features to the Galaxy devices.

According to reports from Android Authority, the update to One UI 8.5 is now available for installation on Galaxy S25 devices in the US. This update introduces features that were previously exclusive to the Galaxy S26, such as Agentic AI, Quick Share AirDrop compatibility, and Creative Studio.

The update itself is quite substantial, weighing in at 4.4GB and includes the April 2026 security patch. To install it, users will need to have Android 16 running on their devices.

While the rollout is currently limited to the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has plans to extend the availability of One UI 8.5 to older Galaxy devices in the future. This will bring a refreshed visual design with transparent effects and floating elements to provide a more intuitive user experience.

One of the standout features of this update is the new AI-powered Call Screening functionality, which helps protect users from scam callers. Similar to the feature available on newer Google Pixel devices, Call Screening uses AI to answer calls and screen for potential scams.

In addition to these updates, the new One UI 8.5 also introduces a range of AI features and enhancements to improve the overall user experience.

For more information on the new features and updates coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on what to expect from One UI 8.5.

This article was originally published on our sister site PC-WELT and has been translated and adapted from German for our readers.