Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 3 update is here: Check stable release timeline, eligible devices and more

Samsung has started rolling out the third beta version of the One UI 8.5 update, based on Android 16 QPR2, for the Galaxy S25 lineup. Currently, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra users in select markets, starting with South Korea and the US will be able to get the update. The update seems to be focusing more on the stability and optimisation rather than new features. Here’s everything about the new beta update and the One UI 8.5 update release timeline, eligible devices and more.

Samsung One UI 8.5 update beta 3: What’s new

As per the reports, the update focuses on fixes, including the lock screen clock glitches, problems with favourites in the Phone app, and a bug that prevented Now Briefing from appearing. Additionally, the new beta update also brings improved gallery performance when using Live Effects, reducing excessive battery drain caused by specific apps, and improving the visibility of the search option on the widget selection screen.

In addition to these fixes, the update bundles the January 2026 security patch, although Samsung has not yet shared detailed information about the vulnerabilities addressed.

Interestingly, while this is the third beta release globally, it will be treated as the second beta build in some regions, including India, where the rollout began later. Samsung is expected to expand availability to more countries in the coming days as beta testing continues ahead of the stable release.

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Samsung One UI 8.5 release timeline and eligible devices

As per the reports, Samsung may bring its stable One UI 8.5 with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to launch on February 25. The update will then be gradually rolled out to the Galaxy S25 series and old generation devices, possibly between March and June 2026. Here are the eligible devices.

Galaxy S lineup:

This includes the upcoming Galaxy S26 (with the software pre-installed), along with the Galaxy S25, S24, S23, and S22 families. The Galaxy S21 FE is also part of the supported list.

Galaxy Z foldables:

Samsung’s foldable range is covered from the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 to earlier generations such as the Z Fold 6 / Flip 6, Z Fold 5 / Flip 5, and Z Fold 4 / Flip 4.

Galaxy A series:

Several mid-range models are supported, including the Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A36, A35, A34, A26, A25, A24, as well as entry-level options like the A16, A15, and A06.

Galaxy M and F series:

The list extends to Samsung’s offline- and online-focused devices, covering Galaxy M56, M55, M54, M36, M35, M34, along with Galaxy F56, F55, F54, F36, and F34.

Galaxy tablets:

Eligible tablets include the Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10, Tab S9, and Tab S8 lineups, in addition to devices such as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024 edition) and the Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+.