Samsung officially releases One UI 8.5: List of Galaxy models that will be upgraded.
The stable One UI 8.5 update has officially rolled out to the general public after 5 months of beta testing, bringing many outstanding AI features to the Galaxy S25, S24 series and the latest foldable phone models.
After five months of thorough beta testing, Samsung officially released the stable version of One UI 8.5 in the first week of May. This update began rolling out earliest in South Korea and quickly expanded to international markets, including Vietnam, bringing significant improvements in performance and artificial intelligence (AI).
List of Galaxy devices that have received the One UI 8.5 update.
The Galaxy S25 series were the first devices to experience the stable One UI 8.5. Notably, Samsung accelerated the rollout by quickly bringing this version to foldable phones and older generations of Galaxy S devices as well.
| Galaxy S series | Galaxy Z series (Foldable display) |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE | Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 |
| Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6 |
| Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition |
The surprising inclusion in this update is the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. Despite not participating in the previous beta testing program, these devices were prioritized to receive the stable update along with the flagship models.
Technological advancements and strategies for AI adoption.
One UI 8.5 is not just a simple interface update, but also a launching pad for the latest AI features. Samsung is clearly demonstrating its ambition to lead the mobile AI era by optimizing the software to run smoothly across various hardware segments. The phased rollout allows the company to better control system stability before global expansion.
Users can check for updates by accessing:Setting, selectUpdate the software.and pressDownload and installIf your device is on the list but you haven't received a notification, please be patient and wait a few more days as the rollout is being done in batches.
Roadmap towards One UI 9.0 and Android 17
Although One UI 8.5 is still in its rollout phase, Samsung has begun shifting its focus to the next major update, One UI 9.0, based on Android 17. The beta testing program for One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26 series has officially launched, indicating that the company is significantly shortening its software development cycle.
The stable version of One UI 9.0 is expected to launch in July 2026, around the same time as the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. This is a familiar strategy for Samsung, using new generation foldable phones to showcase the biggest software breakthroughs of the year.
