Samsung wraps up One UI 8.5 for 44 Galaxy devices — and threw in 10 extras
Samsung has finished rolling out One UI 8.5 to every device on its confirmed list, with the budget Galaxy A15 marking the final update. That's 44 Galaxy models covered in total — from the S25 Ultra down to entry-level A-series phones — and the company quietly delivered the update to 10 additional devices that weren't on the plan at all, per SamMobile. For anyone sitting on a mid-range or older Galaxy, this is one of the broader software commitments Samsung has made in years.
What's actually in the update
One UI 8.5 isn't a cosmetic refresh. The update brings a redesigned interface with a transparent blur effect, a customizable quick panel, and bottom-positioned search bars built for one-handed use. It also adds AirDrop-style file sharing with Apple devices — a feature previously confined to flagship models — and tightens up image metadata handling for privacy. Budget phones like the Galaxy A15 and A06 now run software that, functionally, isn't far off what the S25 series launched with.
The full device list
Every Galaxy S25 variant (including Ultra, Edge, and FE), plus the S24 and S23 lines, is covered. Foldables include the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z TriFold, and the Fold 6/5 and Flip 6/5. Tablets span the Galaxy Tab S11, S10, and S9 families. On the budget side, the A56, A36, and A15 all made the cut.
The surprise additions — devices outside the original 44 — include the Galaxy A06, M16, M56, F54, and the rugged XCover 7 Pro. Samsung hasn't explained the bonus rollout, but the practical effect is that more users get current security patches and a consistent UI ahead of the next major update.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 rollout covered 44 confirmed Galaxy devices, plus 10 unexpected additions.
One UI 9 is already moving
Samsung isn't pausing. One UI 9 beta testing launched May 12, 2026 for the Galaxy S26 series in six markets: the US, UK, Germany, South Korea, Poland, and India. Access is through the Samsung Members app. A stable release is expected in July 2026, tied to the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
One thing to note: the Galaxy S22 is excluded from Android 16 QPR2 compatibility, while the S23 and newer remain eligible for One UI 9. If you're still on an S22, that's a meaningful signal about the software window closing.
Samsung's pace here — completing One UI 8.5 and moving straight into One UI 9 beta within weeks — suggests the company is serious about closing the gap with Apple on long-term software support for lower-cost handsets. Whether that commitment holds for future budget models remains to be seen.