One UI 8.5 Global Rollout: Galaxy Devices Start Receiving Major Update Today

Today marks the end of a lengthy wait for Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. The One UI 8.5 update will begin its worldwide distribution today after the update successfully launched in Korea on May 6.

Korea will be joined by Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan in the coming days, with other regions to follow later. The Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 were the first to receive the stable One UI 8.5 update, and several other Galaxy devices will join the party in the coming days.

The following devices will receive stable One UI 8.5 update during the upcoming days:

• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Tab S10 series
• Galaxy Tab S11 series

According to Samsung Germany, some Galaxy A-series models will receive the One UI 8.5 stable update in the near future. The release schedule for the update remains uncertain because it depends on whether they will receive the update at the same time as the flagship phones or at a later date.

The update becomes accessible to eligible users after the rollout goes live because they can install it by going to Settings and selecting Software update on their device. The One UI 8.5 beta users will experience a smaller download size while the One UI 8 users will receive an update package that contains multiple gigabytes of data.

The One UI 8.5 update needs two weeks to distribute across all eligible devices because Samsung releases its updates in multiple phases. You can visit AuraPrompts to receive updates about the One UI 8.5 rollout because we will notify you when the update becomes available to your device and region.

One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, introduces transformative AI and ecosystem features. A major highlight is native AirDrop support within Quick Share, enabling seamless file transfers with Apple devices. The “Liquid Glass” interface offers fluid animations and a customizable Quick Panel. Enhanced Galaxy AI brings tools like Creative Studio and AI Call Screening. Security is bolstered by automated theft protection and sensitive data blurring. Additionally, smarter battery insights and deeper Gemini integration into Routines ensure a more intelligent, efficient experience.