Samsung is preparing to launch One UI 8.5, a major mid-cycle update expected to arrive early next year alongside the Galaxy S26 series. The beta program is reportedly set to begin in the last week of November 2025, likely starting with the Galaxy S25 series.
Unlike the smaller One UI 8 update, version 8.5 will bring major visual and functional changes, including:
3D icons and iOS 26–inspired menus
New privacy tools, such as limited screen visibility in crowded spaces (possibly S26 Ultra–exclusive)
Android 16 QPR2–based features
This marks Samsung’s first mid-cycle One UI update to receive a dedicated beta program.
Source: Android Authority
