Last updated: May 18th, 2026 at 13:24 UTC+02:00
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Devices across multiple lineups and price segments have got the new software.
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Usually, Samsung rolls out a new version of One UI for Galaxy smartphones first to its latest and high-end devices, such as the Galaxy Z and Galaxy S series, and gradually expands availability to older and more affordable models, including the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F lineups, over the following days or weeks. Similarly, the brand typically introduces a new version of One UI in its home market, South Korea, before bringing it to other regions shortly after. However, the company appears to be improving this rollout strategy with One UI 8.5.
Samsung began rolling out the stable version of One UI 8.5 on May 6, 2026, with the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea becoming the first devices to receive it. On May 11, 2026, the rollout expanded globally, and unsurprisingly, the latest flagship non-foldable smartphones were the first to get the update. Based on the South Korean tech giant's previous software release patterns, One UI 8.5 was expected to reach older and more affordable devices, such as the Galaxy A series, as well as additional regions, at a later stage.
However, since this morning (May 18, 2026), Samsung has released the stable version of One UI 8.5 to Galaxy smartphones across multiple lineups and price segments. It is rolling out the new software for a few devices, such as the Galaxy S24 series, globally, which is earlier than usual. Today, the tech giant released the One UI 8.5 update for the following devices:
If you own any of these smartphones, you can check for the update by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. There’s also a possibility that One UI 8.5 could reach more devices and regions before the end of the day. If that happens, we will update the article with the latest information. In the meantime, you can check out the major changes it brings in our video below.
I’m a computer science engineer living in Hyderabad, India, who has a keen interest in automobiles and consumer electronics. My journalism career kicked off in 2017 with MySmartPrice where I wrote news, features, buying guides, and explanatory articles about technology among other things, and reviewed many products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, PC components, smartwatches, audio devices, wearables, and smart home products. Since then, I have worked for 91Mobiles, Apple, and Onsitego, before finally landing on SamMobile.
