topic Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series in Samsung Lounge

One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Brooklin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:50:55 GMT

Ayyyy Welcome to the One UI 8.5 beta S24 Gang.

Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Oladotun — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:55 GMT

🔥💪

Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

JAMES4578 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:39:21 GMT

I welcome S24 users to the Beta
First changelog here:

Continuous image generation
Keep creating without stopping.

Photo Assist now lets you generate AI images using different Photo assist features without saving each iteration. When you’re done, you can review all your creations in your history and pick your favorites.

Bixby

Smarter device control
Talk to Bixby in your own words. Bixby is now better at finding the setting or feature you need, even if you don’t use exact commands or feature names. Just say what you need and let Bixby do the rest.
Ask anything, anytime
Whether you need a quick answer or detailed information, just ask Bixby for an instant response. There's no need to spend time on multiple searches or switching between apps.
Conversation history
Looking back at past conversations with Bixby is easier than ever. You can now access your conversation history from the side panel in the Bixby app.

Connectivity

Storage share
Access your files anywhere. Files from your other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs are available in the My Files app on your phone. You can also access your phone's files on other Samsung devices, even your TV.
Quickly connect to Smart View devices
Connect to your favorite display faster. You can now add a shortcut on your Home screen to instantly mirror your phone’s screen to a TV or other display device.

Enhanced Auracast
features

It’s easier than ever to listen to and broadcast sound with Auracast. Options for both broadcasting and listening are now located in the Audio broadcast menu in Settings.

Quick Share

Avoid unwanted sharing requests
You can now set Quick Share to only receive files from other devices signed in to your Samsung account or Google account.

Photo sharing suggestions

Share photos with the right people faster. When you share pictures that include friends or family, Quick Share can recognize who’s in them and suggest sharing directly with those people.

source:Sammobile https://www.sammobile.com/news/heres-first-one-ui-8-5-changelog-for-the-galaxy-s24-series/

Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Laurac84 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:48:44 GMT

Is it safe to use on main device

Re: Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Brooklin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:29:20 GMT

I've been using it on my S25 Ultra and so far nothing has happened but I wouldn't go in expecting sun shine and rainbows. I highly recommend not going to the beta if you use contact pay via your phone and if you do I advise avoiding or carrying your card around at all times.

Re: Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Brooklin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:04 GMT

That's a yap but tremendously helpful! Thank you!!!

Re: Re: Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

Laurac84 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:50:43 GMT

Might just wait till stable release 😂

Re: One UI 8.5 beta for the S24 Series

JAMES4578 — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:09:01 GMT

A bit late in answering this one but Generally Betas are not recommended for your daily driver and particularly if you do not have a Spare Device. However Betas have improved in recent years , Samsung ay is usually ok but issues with Google pay to be expected (even if not all experience them) as not certified for the Beta. There can also be issues with Banking Apps though been fine for me.