Overview
- Galaxy S25 users still have no stable One UI 8.5 update, with reports on Tuesday saying the rollout has not begun.
- Samsung acknowledged the long wait, said it cannot give advance schedules, and told users the roadmap will appear in the Samsung Members app when ready.
- Tipsters now predict a Korea‑first release this week with a wider push around May 8 and possible later timing in Canada, which Samsung has not confirmed.
- One UI 8.5 is billed as a security‑focused release that adds Theft Protection, Failed Authentication Lock, and Identity Check to give clearer control over device safety.
- The update also packs consumer features such as Quick Share that works with iPhone, a Perplexity‑powered Bixby, AI Photo Assist, and real‑time Audio Eraser, while separate reporting shows early One UI 9 beta builds for S26 devices.