Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Testing to Z Flip 7 Line as Beta Timing Slips

Fresh server builds for Samsung’s clamshells signal active development as a public beta likely slips following the reported Galaxy S26 delay.

Overview

Tipster Tarun Vats spotted One UI 8.5 firmware for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE on Samsung’s servers.
Additional test builds for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have appeared, indicating ongoing internal testing across Samsung’s foldables.
The Flip 7 FE’s shared Exynos chipset with the Galaxy S24 and S24+ suggests progress on One UI 8.5 for last year’s S-series phones, according to reporting.
Reports link a likely delay to the planned November public beta to the expected pushback of the Galaxy S26 launch, though some outlets still anticipate the beta before year-end.
Coverage expects One UI 8.5 to debut with the Galaxy S26 in 2026, with early leaks pointing to a visually focused redesign that may include a revamped quick settings layout.