Samsung has officially expanded the One UI 8.5 beta rollout to the United States, allowing Galaxy S25 users to test the company’s newest software based on Android 16. The beta had earlier gone live in Europe and South Korea.

The first One UI 8.5 beta update is now available for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the US. The update carries firmware version S93xU1UEU7ZYL8, weighs around 1.3GB, and includes the December 2025 security patch.

At the moment, the beta is limited to unlocked variants only. Samsung has confirmed that the program does not extend to the Galaxy S25 Edge or Galaxy S25 FE for now.

Users already registered in the beta program can head to:

Settings > Software update > Download and install

After downloading, tapping Install now will begin the process, and the phone will restart automatically.

What’s new in One UI 8.5?

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 brings a refreshed design language, deeper customization features, and improvements powered by AI and connected device tools.

Revamped design & customization

Updated app icons with a depth effect
Fully customizable Quick Panel
New stock app redesigns for a cleaner visual layout

Enhanced AI & editing tools

Photo Assist upgrades with unlimited image generation
Support for continuous edits and a complete edit history
Improvements in Generative AI image editing

Connectivity improvements

Enhanced Auracast broadcasting
Upgrades to Audio Broadcast, enabling audio sharing with nearby Bluetooth LE Audio devices
Support for voice broadcasting, ideal for guided tours or group events

Cross-device storage features

Storage Share lets users view files on tablets, PCs, and TVs via the My Files app
Expanded Quick Share, now with face recognition to suggest sharing photos with detected people

Security upgrades

Theft Protection tools
Failed Authentication Lock for added device safety

Samsung says the One UI 8.5 beta will be available starting today in: Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US.

As always, users must apply through the Samsung Members app to join the beta program.