Overview
- Tipster Tarun Vats reported a One UI 8.5 test build for the Galaxy S23 series on Samsung’s servers with firmware S918BXXU9ZZD1, as noted by Android Headlines.
- SamMobile says first beta builds also appeared for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 with firmware F946NKSU6ZZD1 and F731NKSU6ZZD1, which signals possible beta access but not a guarantee.
- Android Central reports Samsung plans up to ten Galaxy S25 betas, with two more expected in April, so the stable release for that series may arrive later in April or in May.
- One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16 QPR2 and adds a refreshed interface, a customizable Quick Settings panel, upgraded Photo Assist tools, AI features like Gemini screen automation and Live AI voicemail, plus reported gains to fingerprint recognition.
- Enrollment for eligible models runs through the Samsung Members app in markets such as the US, UK, Korea, and India, while the Galaxy S26 line already shipped with the stable build as Samsung widens testing to older phones.