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Samsung officially announces stable One UI 8.5 rollout

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Samsung has formally announced the official One UI 8.5 update rollout, marking the end of a closely watched beta cycle. The rollout kicked off today in Korea, with global markets expected to follow in the coming days.

The first wave includes the Galaxy S25 series, alongside the S25 FE and the newly introduced S25 Edge. Samsung has also pushed the stable build to its latest foldables, including the Galaxy Z TriFold, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.

Samsung has also confirmed a second batch of devices lined up for the update. This includes the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S10 series.

Based on previous rollout timelines, these devices should start receiving the official One UI 8.5 update shortly after the initial Korea push stabilizes.

There are no major surprises, but that is precisely the point. This is a refinement-driven update, and Samsung has executed it with discipline.

The rollout begins in Korea today, May 6, 2026. Samsung says other regions will follow soon, though exact timelines will vary by market and carrier.

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One UI 9.5 may make it easier to track blocked calls on Samsung phones

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Samsung is reportedly working on a new feature for its Phone app that will help Galaxy users keep track of blocked calls. The feature could arrive with One UI 9.5 and will show how many unwanted calls the phone has blocked in the last 30 days.

The new feature has been discovered in the Samsung Phone app running One UI 9.5. It is still under development and was manually enabled during testing.

The upcoming dashboard will divide blocked calls into three categories: Potential Fraud, Suspected Spam, and Blocked by You. Each category will have a different colour, making it easier to understand what types of calls the phone has blocked. Users will also be able to tap on each category to see the blocked call details.

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The dashboard will show the total number of blocked calls through a horizontal bar chart. It will also display whether automatic spam and scam call blocking is enabled. If it is turned off, users will get a shortcut to enable the feature.

Currently, Samsung users can check blocked calls by opening the Phone app, going to Recents, and selecting the blocked calls option from the three-dot menu. They can also manually block unwanted numbers through the Block numbers section.

The new dashboard will make it easier to check blocked calls in one place and understand how many spam or suspicious calls the phone has filtered out.

However, Samsung has not officially announced the feature or confirmed its release date. Since it is still under development, there is no guarantee that it will arrive with the final One UI 9.5 update.

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Samsung is expanding One UI 9.5 Beta firmware testing

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The upcoming Galaxy S27 series will ship with One UI 9.5, based on Android 17, and Samsung is already expanding the Beta firmware testing. It started with the Galaxy S26 series in early November, and it continues to expand its scope.

One UI 9.5 official will debut early next year, but Samsung will conduct a Beta Program early. Galaxy S26 series is leading the Open Beta Program chart, while internal Beta testing is already running for even more flagship models.

Samsung expands One UI 9.5 Beta firmware testing

As of November 14, Samsung is testing One UI 9.5 Beta for these flagship lineups:

  • Galaxy S26 series
  • Galaxy S25 series

One UI 9.5 Beta Program may go live for the Galaxy S26 series in November 2026. Last year’s Beta Program started in early December, so we expect late November to be a solid timeframe for Samsung to begin the new software journey.

Although the Galaxy S25 series has started internal Beta firmware testing, the Open Beta may not be there so early. The Beta build may remain exclusive to this year’s flagship phones, and expansion to older models may happen early next year.

Closed Beta testing has started for these models:

  • Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8
  • Galaxy A57
  • Galaxy A17 5G

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Samsung’s One UI 9.5 update is rumored to retain the majority of the design and functionality aspects. The company may reserve big revamps and features for the 10th version of One UI, which would launch with the next-gen foldable phones.

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Recent leaks hint at minor design changes across Samsung apps. The company is enhancing the user experience by making the look clean and simple. Core UI tweaks may be shipped with the Android 18-based One UI 10 next year.

Beta testing will give Samsung owners an early look at the changes. The Program will not be available for all compatible models out there. However, we’ve prepared a full list of Galaxy phones, foldables and tablets eligible for One UI 9.5.

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One UI 9.5 could disappoint Galaxy users expecting big changes

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Samsung is prepping to introduce One UI 9.5 as its next software update for Galaxy smartphones. However, unlike major updates, One UI 9.5 may not bring many big changes. Instead, Samsung could focus on making the existing software better, smoother and more stable.

One UI 9.5 is expected to continue the design of One UI 9.0. This means users may not see a completely new interface or major changes to the home screen, notification panel or quick settings. The company could make small improvements to animations, icons, transitions and other visual elements.

The update may also bring improvements to Samsung’s existing apps, including Camera, Gallery, Phone and other system applications. There could also be new customization options and useful features to improve the daily smartphone experience.

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AI features may also receive some attention. Samsung could improve its AI tools and introduce smarter features to make Galaxy devices more useful. However, the final list of features is not confirmed yet.

One UI 9.5 could be more about polishing the existing experience than introducing something completely new. Users expecting a major redesign may feel disappointed, but small improvements in performance, stability, and usability can still make a difference.

Some reports reveal that Samsung might bring major changes with the One UI 10 update. Stay tuned for more information.

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One UI 9.5 Eligible Devices: These Samsung devices could receive the next major update

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Samsung is already working on an Android 17-based One UI 9.5 update for eligible Galaxy devices. At present, internal firmware development is running for several models, even some A phones too. The official launch of this software version will likely happen with the Galaxy S27 series early next year.

Samsung One UI 9.5 Eligible Devices

Samsung will offer the One UI 9.5 update to dozens of Galaxy devices, including foldables, phones, tablets, and rugged devices.

Although the Korean tech giant hasn’t revealed the eligibility list, the requirements help us compile a list of devices that will potentially receive the update.

The easiest way to determine your device’s eligibility for the One UI 9.5 update is to check its eligibility for Android 18. If you are getting the Android 18-based One UI 10 next year, One UI 9.5 will certainly arrive for your Galaxy device.

This makes the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5 ineligible for the upgrade. Samsung also ousted the Galaxy S22 series from the One UI 8.5 rollout.

Galaxy Z foldables

  • Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
  • Galaxy Z Fold 8
  • Galaxy Z Flip 8
  • Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
  • Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
  • Galaxy Z Fold 6
  • Galaxy Z Flip 6

Galaxy S flagships

  • Galaxy S26
  • Galaxy S26+
  • Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Galaxy S26 FE
  • Galaxy S25
  • Galaxy S25+
  • Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • Galaxy S25 FE
  • Galaxy S24
  • Galaxy S24+
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy Tab tablets

  • Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab Active 5
  • Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

Galaxy A phones

  • Galaxy A57 • Galaxy A37 • Galaxy A27 • Galaxy A17 • Galaxy A07
  • Galaxy A56 • Galaxy A36 • Galaxy A26 • Galaxy A16
  • Galaxy A55 • Galaxy A35 • Galaxy A25 • Galaxy A15

Galaxy M/F phones

  • Galaxy M47
  • Galaxy M17/M17e
  • Galaxy M07/F07
  • Galaxy M56/F56
  • Galaxy M36/F36
  • Galaxy M16/F16
  • Galaxy M06/F06
  • Galaxy M55/F55
  • Galaxy M15/F15
  • Galaxy M54 5G

Galaxy XCover series

  • Galaxy XCover 7
  • Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

The list of devices is made using data from previous rollouts and OS eligibility. The list may be incorrect in certain cases, and not all models would be eligible. Samsung will reveal the official list later this year through the Members app.

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Battery drain fix rolling out to Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra with One UI 9 Watch Beta 6

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra started getting the One UI 9 Watch Beta 6 update in South Korea. The company has recently begun releasing the stable Wear OS 7-based One UI 9 Watch update for the Watch 8 series.

Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra first-generation appear to be getting the last One UI 9 Watch Beta update as Beta 6 build. The latest beta arrives with firmware version ZZK1 and a download size of approximately 208.39MB. The update changelog lists three main changes, including stability improvements and bug fixes.

The arrival of Beta 6 could indicate that Samsung is approaching the final stages of One UI 9 Watch testing. However, the company hasn’t officially confirmed whether this is the final Beta release.

What’s new in One UI 9 Watch Beta 6

According to the changelog, Samsung has included three notable improvements in this release:

  • Applied stabilization code for device operation
  • Fixed battery drain issues
  • Fixed Alarm app errors

Battery consumption is particularly important for smartwatches, where users expect consistent endurance alongside health tracking, notifications, and background features. Fixing the Alarm app errors should also improve the reliability of an everyday feature.

Samsung’s priority with this release appears straightforward: iron out remaining bugs, improve battery performance, and prepare its previous-generation watches for the next major software experience.

Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra owners enrolled in the Beta Program can check for the ZZK1 update through the Galaxy Wearable app. Users outside South Korea may have to wait for availability in their respective markets.

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