Back in February 2026, Samsung released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S26 series. Ever since, the brand has been on a roll, shipping One UI 8.5 beta updates to more Galaxy phones. Now, the brand is rolling out the next One UI 8.5 Beta updates to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy A36 in India.
Galaxy S25 Series One UI 8.5 Beta 8 Update Rolling Out
Veteran Samsung analyst Tarun Vats took to X to share that Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8.5 Beta 8 update to the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
It has arrived as a follow-up to the One UI 8.5 Beta 7 update that went live for the Galaxy S25 series last month and features the firmware build version S938BXXU9ZZD5 and brings the April 2026 security patch along with it. It is a minor release with a 865.29 MB download size.
As part of this new update, Samsung's camera app now gets three new camera filters - Classic Film, Pop Film and Blanc. The update has also improved the AirDrop experience with QuickShare support. Other than that, the latest OneUI 8.5 update essentially focuses on underlying bug fixes and system stability improvements.
Galaxy S24 Series One UI 8.5 Beta 2 Update Rolling Out
Moving on, the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S24 Ultra have received their second One UI 8.5 beta update with the April 2026 security patch. It is also a small release with a 897.11 MB download size and has resolved almost every bug that the first One UI 8.5 beta update introduced.
Also, just like the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S24 lineup has also received three new camera filters - Classic Film, Pop Film and Blanc.
Galaxy S23 Series One UI 8.5 Beta 1 Update Rolling Out
Moreover, for the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S23 Ultra users in India, Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta registration. It can be accessed from either the Samsung Experiences app or from the Beta Programme forum from the Galaxy update page.
Image Credit: X/ @tarunvats33
Image Credit: X/ @tarunvats33
It carries approximately 4.2 GB of update size and bundles the April 2026 security patch. As part of the first One UI 8.5 update, the Galaxy S23 lineup is set to get these new features:
- New 3D icons which add depth effect to the homescreen
- Fully customisable Quick Settings panel with better first-party apps integration
- Revamped Battery Info page with improved Power Saving Mode
- Now Nudge
Galaxy A36 One UI 8.5 Beta 1 Update Rolling Out
Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy A36 has also joined the One UI 8.5 update party with its first beta. It brings the A366EXXU8ZZD2 firmware version and is a sizable 2.5 GB release with the April 2026 security patch.
Similar to the Galaxy S23 lineup, we can expect the Galaxy A36 5G to get all the new One UI 8.5 features, including the new Pexplexity-powered Bixby.
That said, it is clear that Samsung is prepping to introduce the stable One UI 8.5 update by this month itself. Hence, it is ensuring all One UI 8.5 eligible devices are already running the beta update.
So, if you are reading this from India and own any of the above-mentioned phones, make sure to check for the latest One UI 8.5 update by heading over to Settings -> Software update -> Download and install. In case it is not live yet, we urge you to wait for a few days, as the update is being shipped in batches.
