Samsung just opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Programme for Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy A35 in India. The latest update is based on Android 16 QPR2 and its size is around 3.6 GB. Users can register through the Samsung Members app to receive the early update.
Galaxy S23 FE Joins the One UI 8.5 Beta Roster
Spotted by reliable tipster Tarun Vats, this new One UI 8.5 Beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is arriving with build versions S711BXXUEZZD5, S711BODMEZZD5 and S711BXXUEGZD1. Just a few days ago, Samsung rolled out the One UI 8.5 Beta to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25 and Galaxy A36 in India.
For those unaware, the One UI 8.5 Beta first launched with the Galaxy S25 series in February 2026 and brings a host of new features and changes. The headline feature is the fully customisable Quick Panel, which lets you resize, rearrange and adjust Quick Settings toggles however you want. Samsung has also revamped its QuickStar module to expand these customisation options.
On the AI front, One UI 8.5 brings an improved Photo Assist feature, as part of Galaxy AI and enhanced Bixby with smarter device control and conversational history. Samsung has also introduced Privacy Protection that uses the on-device Gemini Nano model to blur sensitive content in images. Note that this is a beta build and may have bugs, so install the update at your own risk.
Galaxy A35 Gets Early One UI 8.5 Beta Update
In addition to the Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung has also opened the One UI 8.5 Beta programme for the Galaxy A35. It brings Android 16 QPR2 to Samsung's upper mid-range lineup, which is earlier than expected.
The update is currently rolling out in South Korea and India and users can register via the Samsung Members app. The update is relatively large in size (around 2.8 GB) and has a new firmware version A356EXXU8ZZD2.
Wondering if your Samsung phone will get the One UI 8.5 update? You can check out the complete list of One UI 8.5 eligible devices here to get a good idea.
