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Danish Kapoor
Danish Kapoor

Samsung brought the One UI 8.5 update to 44 Galaxy models

Samsung, OneUI 8.5 It launched the update with the Galaxy S25 series in May and soon rolled it out to all Galaxy models in the official list. The update started in May, first on the upper segment Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series. Then Galaxy Tab and Galaxy A models lined up. Like this 44 Galaxy devicesreceived stable One UI 8.5 in about a month.

The initial rollout started with the Galaxy S25 series, and then Samsung added older flagship phones to the list. In addition, foldable phones, tablets and many models in the Galaxy A series have also been updated. Thus, Samsung did not limit the distribution of One UI 8.5 to only the most expensive phones. The update has reached a wider user base, extending back to the Galaxy A15.

Galaxy models for which Samsung has officially confirmed the One UI 8.5 update are as follows:

  • Galaxy S25
  • Galaxy S25+
  • Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Galaxy S25 FE
  • Galaxy S24
  • Galaxy S24+
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Galaxy S24 FE
  • Galaxy S23
  • Galaxy S23+
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • Galaxy S23 FE
  • Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
  • Galaxy Z Fold 6
  • Galaxy Z Flip 6
  • Galaxy Z Fold 5
  • Galaxy Z Flip 5
  • Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
  • Galaxy Tab S11
  • Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S10+
  • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S9
  • Galaxy Tab S9+
  • Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S9 FE
  • Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
  • Galaxy A56
  • Galaxy A55
  • Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A36
  • Galaxy A35
  • Galaxy A34
  • Galaxy A26
  • Galaxy A25
  • Galaxy A17
  • Galaxy A16
  • Galaxy A15

This table contains an important detail, especially for Galaxy A series users. Because Samsung included the Galaxy A15 in the same update plan alongside newer mid-segment phones such as the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A55. In addition, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE models also indicate a wider scope on the tablet side. Thus, One UI 8.5 was made available for use in models at different price levels on the phone and tablet side.

Samsung rolled out the One UI 8.5 update to more Galaxy models

Samsung also included some phones that it had not explicitly listed before in the official list. One UI 8.5 update sent. These models especially include the more affordable members of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M and Galaxy F series. In addition, the durable phone class Galaxy XCover 7 Pro was also among the models that received the update. Models that receive One UI 8.5 outside the official list are as follows:

  • Galaxy A06
  • Galaxy M56
  • Galaxy M55
  • Galaxy M55s
  • Galaxy M16
  • Galaxy M06
  • Galaxy F56
  • Galaxy F55
  • Galaxy F54
  • Galaxy F06
  • Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

The update does not appear in every country and on every model code at the same time. For this reason, it is necessary to enter the Software update section from the Settings menu and tap the Download and install option. Since Samsung carries out the distribution gradually, versions of the same model in different markets can receive the update a few days apart. Especially in the Galaxy A, Galaxy M and Galaxy F series, the waiting time may vary depending on the market.

Samsung with One UI 8.5, Galaxy A.I. It aims to bring its features to more phones and tablets. The company states that it has improved the experience in communication, productivity and creativity with the update. However, Samsung also says that some features may vary depending on the model and market. For this reason, some artificial intelligence tools in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series may appear in a more limited way on Galaxy A, M or F series devices.

While Samsung expands One UI 8.5 distribution, on the other hand One UI 9 based on Android 17 He started his preparations. The company announced the One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series on May 12, 2026. The beta program is open to Galaxy S26 users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK and the US. The July 2026 calendar stands out for the stable release.

Danish Kapoor