One UI 8.5 Beta Program Expansion and Stable Release Timeline

• Samsung is continuing its extensive One UI 8.5 Beta program, with plans to release Beta 9 and Beta 10 builds for the Galaxy S25 series, potentially pushing the stable release to May 2026.

• The Galaxy S24 series is also receiving its second and third Beta updates in April, with Beta 9 and Beta 10 scheduled for April 9 and April 20 respectively.

• The One UI 8.5 Beta Program has expanded to include the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy S23 series, and the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, with initial beta builds appearing on Samsung servers.

• Newer foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 joined the Beta Program in early March, receiving their second Beta update, though future rollouts are not detailed in the current leak.

• The stable One UI 8.5 update is anticipated to begin rolling out in April 2026, with the Galaxy S25 series expected to be the first to receive it, followed by older flagships and foldables in May or June.

• Key features expected with One UI 8.5 include a redesigned user interface, enhanced Galaxy AI tools, smoother animations, better battery improvements, and the AI-derived Call Screening feature previously seen on the Galaxy S26.

• The Beta Program is available in six countries: Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US, with users in other regions needing to wait for the stable release, which may also be subject to regional and carrier delays.