Last updated: April 14th, 2026 at 08:16 UTC+02:00
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It brings a new user interface as well as many new features
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After a very long wait, Samsung has finally opened the One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) Beta Program for its latest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Tab S11. These are the brand's first tablets to get access to the beta version of the new One UI software.
The first beta version of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is live in Samsung's home country, South Korea. The update is 3.3GB in size and carries firmware version X936NKOU5ZZC3 (via Samsung Community). Samsung could make the update available in other eligible countries in the next few hours.
Samsung hasn't provided a detailed changelog about what changes and upgrades One UI 8.5 brings over One UI 8.0. However, the new software should offer almost the same things that it does on smartphones, including a new user interface and many new features.
You can check out the complete One UI 8.5 changelog for phones here or in our video below. The update also brings the March 2026 security patch, which fixes 65 security issues, to the tablet.
To get the beta version of One UI 8.5 on your Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, open the Samsung Members app, search for the banner for the beta program of the new software for the device, tap on it, and register your device for it.
Now, head to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Here, you should be able to see the update available for your device. Tap on Install now to start the installation of the update.
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