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One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Graham1979 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:33:33 GMT

Samsung announces the start of One UI 8.5 update rollout

While the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra ship with One UI 8.5 out of the box, Samsung has confirmed a sequential update rollout for older devices. It is a visual and AI reset built around two pillars: Ambient Design and a Perplexity-powered Bixby.

Samsung confirmed that stable builds will begin rolling out in March 2026. As expected, the newly announced Galaxy S26 flagships are first in line.

For S25 and S24 owners, the wait will be measured in weeks, not quarters. For S22 and older A-series users, patience will be required. That is the trade-off when you run one of the largest Android portfolios in the smartphone industry.

Expected waves for previous phones:

Wave 1, March/April 2026

Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7

Wave 2, April/May 2026

Galaxy S24 series
Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab S11 series
Select Galaxy A series models

Wave 3, May/June 2026

Galaxy S23 series
Galaxy S22 series
Galaxy A56, A36
Galaxy Tab S10 series
Select Galaxy A, M, and F series models

Wave 4, Q2 to Q3 2026

Select Galaxy A, M, and F series models

This tentative roadmap follows Samsung’s familiar anti-fragmentation strategy. Newer models get optimized first, carrier certifications move in parallel, and the long tail of mid-range hardware follows once stability metrics are locked in.

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

keith30 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:34:01 GMT

That's not a new post, it's been available for weeks.

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Glenntech — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:44:03 GMT

I suspect this information is old as the Z Fold7 and Z Flip 7 have only just got the Beta software
You say Samsung source. This is not official information, so the source is most likely a way of trying to get some credibility to the information
Wether any of it is credible we shall see

Re: Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Graham1979 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:52:16 GMT

I never claimed it to be new at all im just posting info i recived

Re: Re: Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

keith30 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:54:05 GMT

Never said you have, just been available for weeks on tech sites that's all.

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

JAMES4578 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:14:16 GMT

HI @Graham1979 , It really it best to do a forum search before posting as this unofficial information has been posted previously. A guide from my fellow star @lminvti here. https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/samsung-lounge/friendly-reminder-on-how-to-use-search-button/td-p/13354101.

However understand that there will be repetition at times, I would though say it is best to name sources or link them. However thanks for your input, it seems likely that the rollout will be a bit later than tech sites anticipated.

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Kubb — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:20:58 GMT

I never said anything, I hope this helps.

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Kannu — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:20:27 GMT

It's 26th march 25 ultra still does not have UI 8.5

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Atticboy30 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:29:15 GMT

What's happening for the s25 edge?

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

ririwashere — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:58:29 GMT

@Graham1979 – Hi, I'm using a Samsung S25 right now and we are quickly approaching the end of March, and I still haven't received the One UI 8.5 (STABLE) update. Are you sure this information is 100% accurate? - Riley
(Using a Galaxy S25 in the United Kingdom)

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Members_mJQ3BCl — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:12:17 GMT

What about the Galaxy S25 FE?

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Cloverfield — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:26:01 GMT

It says march/April. You still have a whole month

Re: Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Graham1979 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:52:32 GMT

The fe as far as i know will be with the s25 rollout between march and april ao hopefully this month

Re: Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Pete24541832 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:52:57 GMT

'It's April the 6th, and the S25 Ultra still hasn't received the 8.5 UI update. This is a deliberate marketing ploy by Samsung to sell their S26 Ultra, which has very little in the way of upgrades, apart from a privacy screen. It's absolutely bloody ridiculous what Samsung is playing at. It looks like we'll have to wait quite a long time for Samsung to pull their finger out of their ass.'

Re: Re: Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

JAMES4578 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:31:26 GMT

The latest speculation is that be another two Betas for the S25 series. Of course not official information and cannot vouch the accuracy. However some of the more reliable tipsters have a pretty good track record. If there are still issues to be sorted out it will take a bit longer,best the official release is as stable as possible. https://sammyguru.com/galaxy-s25-one-ui-8-5-beta-may-run-longer-than-expected/

Re: One Ui 8.5 release dates direct from samsung source

Members_te7n1IJ — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:57:02 GMT

When will one UI 8.5 be released for z flip 5?

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ririwashere — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:31 GMT

@Cloverfield - Okay thanks hopefully I will recieve the stable update soon!
Thanks for clarifying.