Overview
- The Galaxy S23 FE now has access to the One UI 8.5 beta in India with build S711BXXUEZZD5, a download of about 3.6GB that includes the April 2026 security patch.
- Samsung’s test program has widened beyond recent flagships to include the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, and A‑series phones such as the A35 and A36.
- Enrollment runs through the Samsung Members app and availability varies by market, so some users may not see the banner or may find the program at capacity.
- One UI 8.5, built on Android 16 QPR2, brings cross‑platform Quick Share that can talk to Apple’s AirDrop on select models, plus Storage Share across Galaxy devices and Photo Assist with edit history.
- The April patch addresses numerous vulnerabilities, with some reports citing multiple critical fixes, yet testers are warned of bugs and performance issues and reports suggest S25 owners may face more beta builds before a stable release.