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- Tech Advisor reports that Samsung has expanded its One UI 8.5 beta program beyond newer Galaxy S25 and Z Fold/Flip 7 series to include older devices like Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables.
- The beta introduces improved Bixby functionality, an upgraded Weather widget, and Storage Share feature, with availability in the UK, India, Korea, and US through Samsung Members app.
- The stable One UI 8.5 version is expected to launch in April starting with S25 models, bringing these enhancements to a broader Galaxy user base.
Samsung has announced that it’s expanding its One UI 8.5 beta program to include a variety of older Galaxy devices, such as phones and tablets.
The South Korean company has been gradually introducing new features in its One UI 8.5 beta initiative over the last four months, initially focusing on the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 series.
While the Samsung Galaxy S26 series came with a stable version of One UI 8.5 pre-installed earlier this month, owners of the Galaxy S24, Tab S11, and Z 6 foldables can now also partake in the beta.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta rollout
These are the older Samsung Galaxy devices currently receiving the One UI 8.5 beta:
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Moreover, Samsung has confirmed that the beta program will expand to more devices in April, coinciding with the expected launch of the final stable version of One UI 8.5, likely commencing with S25 models.
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If you own one of these devices and reside in the UK, India, Korea, or the US, you can enroll in Samsung’s beta program via the Samsung Members app.
By downloading and installing the latest One UI 8.5 beta version, you can enjoy a range of new features including an enhanced Bixby experience, upgraded Weather widget, and the ability to wirelessly access files on other Samsung devices (Storage Share).
Samsung recently unveiled two new mid-range smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37, both confirmed to run One UI 8.5, with hints already emerging about the upcoming One UI 9.
