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Samsung Starts One UI 8.5 Public Beta for Galaxy S25 in Six Markets

The Android 16–based update introduces major UI changes, expanded Galaxy AI, stronger device protection.

Overview

  • The beta is live for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra only in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, India, and Poland, with enrollment via the Samsung Members app.
  • Unlocked U.S. units are receiving build S93xU1UEU7ZYL8 at about 1.3GB, which includes Samsung’s December 2025 security patch.
  • New features include continuous AI Photo Assist editing with edit history, a fully customizable Quick Panel, refreshed app icons, and redesigned stock apps.
  • Cross‑device additions bring Storage Share for viewing files across Galaxy phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs, plus Auracast‑based Audio Broadcast that can transmit a user’s voice to nearby LE Audio devices.
  • Security updates add Theft Protection and Failed Authentication Lock, while a new option to temporarily disable Auto blocker for 30 minutes has drawn warnings about potential sideloading risk.