Last updated: March 26th, 2026 at 13:08 UTC+01:00
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The beta update will be released to nine Galaxy devices next month, and some of them have received the update already.
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A couple of weeks ago, Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Now, the company has announced that it is expanding the beta program to even more Galaxy devices, allowing more users to test the latest version of One UI and help accelerate its stable release in the coming months.
And the update has already been released for most of these devices in select countries.
The One UI 8.5 Beta Program is expanding to the following devices:
The update will start rolling out this month (March 2026) in four countries: India, South Korea, the UK, and the US. Users in China, Germany, and Poland, who usually get access to One UI beta updates, do not appear to be included this time.
If you own any of the devices listed above and live in one of the supported countries, you can join the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Log into the app using the same Samsung account linked to your device, find the One UI 8.5 Beta Program banner in the app, and register your device into the beta program.
Once the beta update is available in your region, you can install it by going to Settings > Software update and tapping Download and install. After the download is complete, tap Install now to begin the installation process. The device will restart during installation.
Since this is a beta update, it may contain bugs and could have reliability and stability issues. It is recommended not to install it on a device that you rely on for daily use. You should also report any issues you encounter through the Samsung Members app so that the company can solve it.
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.
