Overview
- Samsung has officially opened the One UI 8.5 beta, with the initial update now available for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra units in Germany.
- Enrollment is handled through the Samsung Members app with a local SIM and Samsung account, and the rollout is slated to reach the US, UK, and Korea next with India and Poland to follow.
- Eligibility is limited to the core S25 trio, as the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 FE are not included in the beta program.
- Key additions include a fully customizable Quick Panel, Photo Assist with unlimited image generation and edit history, Quick Share face recognition, Storage Share, Audio Broadcast via Auracast with voice casting, lock screen clock tweaks, and revamped battery information.
- Separately, the December 2025 security update is rolling out in South Korea for S25 models and the S25 FE, addressing 57 vulnerabilities.