The secret to getting One UI 8.5 on your Samsung phone before anyone else
If you have a Samsung phone, you are probably looking forward to the One UI 8.5 update. This new version comes with a host of new features that will transform your device, including a redesigned interface, the return of the intelligent Bixby assistant, and other exciting changes. As usual, these updates are rolling out gradually by region. However, there is a way to update your Samsung phone to One UI 8.5 before anyone else.
This method can be very useful if you want to get the new One UI 8.5 features as quickly as possible, even if Samsung hasn't finalized some changes before the official release. In fact, as with new operating system releases, companies tend to release beta updates to allow users to try out new features as soon as possible.
However, not all Samsung phones can use this method for a quick update to One UI 8.5. A list of compatible models is available, and if your phone isn't on it, you'll have to wait. Below is a list of mobile phones compatible with One UI 8.5.
+Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S24
+Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S22
+Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Z series phones
Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Galaxy Z Flip 7
Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Z Fold 5
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Galaxy Z Fold 4
Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy A series phones
Galaxy A73
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A55
Galaxy A53
Galaxy A36
Galaxy A35
Galaxy A34
Galaxy A33
Galaxy A26
Galaxy A25
Galaxy A24
Galaxy A17 (4G y 5G)
Galaxy A16 (4G y 5G)
Galaxy A15 (4G y 5G)
Galaxy A07 (4G y 5G)
Galaxy A06 (4G y 5G)
- Galaxy M series phones
Galaxy M56
Galaxy M55
Galaxy M55s
Galaxy M54
Galaxy M53
Galaxy M36
Galaxy M35
Galaxy M34
Galaxy M33
Galaxy M17
Galaxy M16
Galaxy M15
Galaxy M07
Galaxy M06
Tablets
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
+Galaxy Tab S10
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10 FE
+Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S9
+Galaxy Tab S9
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 FE
+Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Galaxy Tab S8
+Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Galaxy Tab A11
+Galaxy Tab A11
Galaxy Tab A9
+Galaxy Tab A9
Galaxy Tab Active 5
Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro
How to update to One UI 8.5 as quickly as possible
If your Samsung phone is on the list and you want to update to One UI 8.5 as soon as possible, all you have to do is join the beta program. This way, you'll not only get the new version early, but you'll also be among the first to update to the final version as soon as it's available.
To do this, download the Samsung Members app on your phone and sign in with your Samsung account. Then, tap the "One UI 8.5 Beta Program" logo that appears on the screen. Finally, enter your details to register. Samsung will receive your request, and the new update will arrive on your smartphone within minutes. To install it, go to Settings > About > Software update and follow the on-screen instructions. It's that simple.