Last updated: May 29th, 2026 at 19:11 UTC+02:00
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This is the second big software update for the phone.
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One UI 8.5 has reached another Galaxy phone. After releasing the new software to the Galaxy A16 5G and the Galaxy A26, Samsung has now rolled out the major update to the Galaxy A17 5G. It brings several new and improved features to the entry-level smartphone.
The One UI 8.5 update is now available for the Galaxy A17 5G in Bulgaria, France, India, Nepal, and Vietnam. It comes with firmware version A176BXXU5CZE9 and has a download size of around 2.4GB. The update also includes the May 2026 security patch.
If you own a Galaxy A17 5G in any of the countries mentioned above, you can check for the update by heading to Settings > Software update and tapping Download and install. Once the update has been downloaded, tap Install now to begin the installation process. Your phone will restart after a few minutes to complete the update.
One UI 8.5 introduces a slightly refreshed UI design, improved stock apps, a fully customizable Quick Panel, additional lock screen clock font customization options, automatic lock screen layouts, and new downloadable wallpapers.
The Camera app now includes filters, while the Weather app adds a pollen index. The alarm screen now supports weather effects, and the Clock app features a built-in time zone converter.
Samsung Notes now supports tables, allowing users to adjust column widths, colors, and border styles. It also includes automatic calculation functionality.
Samsung Health offers additional workout-sharing layouts and lets users start meditation sessions and antioxidant measurements directly from a connected Galaxy Watch.
The Device Care section now displays more detailed battery information. One UI 8.5 also adds Theft Protection, an early alert option for reminders, and proactive suggestions in the Calculator app based on clipboard content.
Samsung Internet features a redesigned New Tab page that displays your security status and tabs open on other devices linked to your Samsung Account.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
