When will Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series get One UI 8.5 stable update

Samsung is all set to roll out their latest operating system update to their older flagship models, as now the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series owners will also get the update. It is more than a routine refresh, bringing a cleaner design, improved features, and a smoother overall experience. The new One UI 8.5 made its debut with the Galaxy S26 series and has received strong praise from users since launch. Whether you own the base model, Plus, or Ultra, the wait is nearly over. In this article, I’ve covered the exact outline of when Samsung plans to roll out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 lineups, so you know what to expect very soon now.

One UI 8.5: Release date for Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series

People in South Korea using the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will receive the OneUI 8.5 update starting April 30, 2026. However, the global rollout is expected to happen on May 4, 2026.

For those using the Galaxy S24 series, the wait is almost over as well. While the newest flagship always gets the update first, the S24 series is part of the second wave.

These devices are scheduled to receive the stable build between late April and early May 2026. Samsung has worked hard to ensure that older flagship owners do not have to wait months to enjoy the new features.

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One UI 8.5 features

With the upcoming One UI 8.5 update, Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series users can expect a fresh design language on their devices. It would include the Liquid Glass design, which comes with soft blurs and frosted glass effects to give the screen more depth. Moreover, it makes the notifications and menus look like they are floating over your wallpaper.

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Beyond the basic design, the update will bring several smart tools like the below-mentioned:

• Advanced AI call screening: This feature will allow your phone to answer unknown calls for you. It asks the caller for their name and reason for calling, then shows you a transcript in real time.
• Now nudge: The feature looks at what is on your screen and suggests what to do next, like opening a map or translating text.
• Custom quick panel: You can now resize and move the quick setting buttons to better fit how you hold your phone.
• Smarter gallery: The photo app can now automatically group screenshots into categories like receipts or tickets.