One UI 8.5 Update Warps Dark Mode in Google Apps

Overview

• Users who installed Samsung’s One UI 8.5 report that Google apps show a mix of pitch-black elements and a bright, high-contrast gray tint that makes text hard to read.
• Reports come from multiple Galaxy models with many complaints from Galaxy S25 owners and other devices that recently received the update.
• Technical discussion in forums and coverage suggests the problem stems from a clash between Samsung’s One UI color palette implementation and Google’s Material You / Material Expressive styling.
• There is no Samsung acknowledgment or patch yet, and affected users are being asked to file bug reports so the company can begin work on a fix.
• An advanced user-shared workaround using tools like Shizuku and ADB is available but requires technical skill and can pose risks for typical users, so most owners are advised to wait for an official patch.