Today, over 80 Samsung phones will receive the official One UI 8.5 update.
Samsung has finally released the final version of its One UI 8.5 user interface, following months of anticipation and a leak that revealed the release date. In the upcoming weeks, more compatible phones will receive this updated version, which fixes a number of bugs and adds new AI features like a new assistant. It has started to roll out to mid-range and high-end Galaxy devices.
One UI 8.5's final update is presently being released in South Korea, but in the upcoming weeks, it will probably be accessible in other regions, such as Europe and Latin America. This new version comes with Android 16 QPR3, and while it may not appear to include radical changes at first glance, the list of new features is quite extensive.
Among the new features in the official One UI 8.5 update is a redesign of some system sections. Icons now have a more attractive 3D effect, and the interface of some apps, such as the Phone and Weather apps, has been improved. Samsung has also completely revamped the Quick Settings panel, making it more customizable. This includes options to adjust button sizes and rearrange icons.
Another new feature in One UI 8.5 is the ability to lock apps directly. Previously, you had to copy an app to a secure folder to set a passcode, but now you can do so directly from the main interface. The update also includes several AI improvements, such as the return of Bixby, the option to remove background noise from recordings, and numerous user suggestion features.
- One UI 8.5 user interface: List of compatible phones and how to update now
The official One UI 8.5 update has been confirmed and is currently available for several Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones. The new version is available now for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 FE, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. It's worth noting that this update is already available for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. However, other models will receive the update next week, including:
Galaxy S phones
+Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26
+Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Plus
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S23 Ultra
+Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S22 Ultra
+Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22
Galaxy Z
Galaxy Z phones
Galaxy Z Trifold
Galaxy Z Fold 7
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 phones
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A54
Galaxy A53
Galaxy A36
Galaxy A35
Galaxy A34
Galaxy A33
Galaxy A26
Galaxy A25
Galaxy A24
Galaxy A17 (LTE y 5G)
Galaxy A16 (LTE y 5G)
Galaxy A15 (LTE y 5G)
Galaxy A07 (L
Galaxy M phones
Galaxy M56
Galaxy M55s
Galaxy M54
Galaxy M53
Galaxy M36
Galaxy M35
Galaxy M34
Galaxy M17
Galaxy M16
Galaxy M15
Galaxy M07
Galaxy M05
Galaxy Z phones
Galaxy F56, F54
Galaxy F34
Galaxy F17, F16
Galaxy F07
Galaxy Tab tablets
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
+Galaxy Tab S10
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S10 FE
+Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Galaxy Tab S9
+Galaxy Tab S9
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
+Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Galaxy Tab S8
+Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
+Galaxy Tab A11
Galaxy Tab A9
Galaxy Tab Active 5
To update the system, go to Settings > Software update, then tap "Download and install." It's important that your battery is at least 50% charged and that you have sufficient internal storage space. It's also recommended to back up your data.