Samsung releases One UI 8.5 in 2026. The update runs on Android 16 QPR2. It brings fresh design changes and useful features. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series gets it first. Older Galaxy phones will receive it soon.
Samsung One UI 8.5 Eligible Devices
Samsung confirms the update for many models. The list includes flagships, foldables, tablets, and mid-range phones.
- Galaxy S series: S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, S26 FE, S26 Edge, S25 series, S24 series, S23 series, S22 series, S21 FE
- Galaxy Z series: Samsung Z TriFold, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Tab series: Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S10 series, Tab S9 series, Tab S8 series, Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A11 series, Tab A9 series, Tab Active 5 series
- Galaxy A series: Samsung Galaxy A73, Samsung Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53, A36, A35, A34, A33, A26, A25, A24, A17, A16, A15, A07, A06
- Galaxy M series: Samsung Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53, M36, M35, M34, M33, M17, M16, M15, M07, M06
- Galaxy F series: Samsung Galaxy F70e, F56, F55, F54, F36, F34, F17, F16, F15, F07, F06
- Galaxy XCover series: Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro, XCover 6 Pro
Rollout starts soon for S26 series. Older devices get it in phases.
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Major Upgrades In One UI 8.5
One UI 8.5 adds smart and useful features. It improves design and security.
- Fully customizable Quick Settings – resize and rearrange toggles
- Updated app icons with 3D effect
- Lock screen clock and date auto-adjust for wallpaper
- Weather visuals on lock screen
- New floating tab bar with frosted design
- Improved Photo Assist – edit AI images without saving each version
- Now Nudge – AI suggests actions based on screen content
- Partial Screen Recording – record specific areas only
- Audio Broadcast – use phone as microphone
- Storage Share – access files from other Galaxy devices
- Failed Authentication Lock – locks device after failed attempts
- Theft Protection and Expanded Identity Check for better security
Samsung makes One UI 8.5 smoother and smarter. Users enjoy better customization and safety.
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