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Samsung Opens One UI 8.5 Public Beta for Galaxy S25 Line in Six Countries

Built on Android 16, the beta emphasizes AI photo tools, cross‑device file access, tougher anti‑theft controls.

Overview

  • Availability is limited to the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra at launch, with the S25 FE and S25 Edge excluded.
  • The beta is live in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, India, and Poland, and users enroll through the Samsung Members app before installing via Settings.
  • Initial builds are Android 16–based and include recent security patches, with one U.S. release identified as firmware S93xU1UEU7ZYL8 carrying the December 2025 update.
  • Headline features include Photo Assist for continuous AI edits with an edit history, Storage Share for accessing files across Galaxy phones, tablets, PCs and Samsung TVs, and Audio Broadcast to transmit microphone or media audio to nearby LE Audio/Auracast devices.
  • Security and UI changes add Theft Protection and Failed Authentication Lock, a fully customizable Quick Panel and refreshed app icons, while Quick Share now suggests recipients by recognizing people in photos; multiple outlets report Samsung may expand eligibility and issue further beta builds before a stable release next year.