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Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8.5 Beta 3 to Galaxy S25 With Key Fixes

Accelerated testing points to a timeline aligned with the Galaxy S26 launch.

Overview

  • The ZZA3 build measures about 1.26 GB and includes the Android security patch dated January 1, 2026.
  • Registered beta users in Germany, South Korea and the United States can install the update over the air.
  • Samsung addresses a severe battery drain from background processes, fixes a lock‑screen clock display bug, improves Gallery performance with Live Effects and stabilizes the Phone app.
  • Testing has appeared on regional servers for additional models, including the Galaxy M35 (India, Europe), A15 4G (Europe), A16 4G (Europe, Turkey) and A07 4G (Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand).
  • Preview builds showcase dynamic lock‑screen weather effects, and Samsung highlights features such as Photo Assist for generative editing, Storage Share and an enhanced Quick Share.