Unlocking Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta: A Step-by-Step Guide for Galaxy S25 Users

Samsung has unveiled a new beta initiative granting Samsung Galaxy S25 users early access to One UI 8.5.

Anticipated to launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S26 in January, One UI 8.5 is expected to offer substantial improvements over its predecessor.

However, with the introduction of the One UI 8.5 beta program, Samsung Galaxy S25 owners can now experience a preview of the upcoming features.

What’s in the One UI 8.5 beta?

One UI 8.5 represents a significant shift in user-device interaction, eliminating the need to constantly switch between applications and menus on Samsung smartphones.

Notable features include Photo Assist 2.0, allowing multiple edits in a single session without constant saving, and Quick Share’s facial recognition for personalized sharing recommendations.

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Other enhancements include Storage Share for unified file access, improved identity verification, and Audio Broadcast for multi-device communication.

How to get Samsung One UI 8.5 beta

The One UI 8.5 beta program launched on December 8, now available to Samsung Galaxy S25-series users in the UK, US, Germany, Korea, India, and Poland.

To access the beta, navigate to the Samsung Members app, go to Settings > Software update > Download, and install the update.