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  1. Our analysis of Samsung beta programs (One UI 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5)

    Samsung opens beta programs for select Galaxy devices every time they plan to release a new version of One UI. Those beta programs exist to gather user’s feedback and bug reports to help improve the software, and new beta builds will be released to fix issues and add more features prior to the official release.

    We have analyzed Samsung’s beta programs that were run recently, and the results are in. To summarize, One UI 8.5 has the longest beta program duration, while One UI 8.0 is the shortest, with One UI 7.0 in the middle, according to the start and the end dates of the program for the first device, inclusive. Please note that we have only taken the first device that joined the beta program, not the overall beta program duration that spans multiple devices, as the ending date reflects the official rollout start date.

    One UI 7.0

    Anticipation started when One UI 7.0 got leaked to the public back in July 2024, and several appearances were made before the official beta program started. The Galaxy S24 was the first device to join the beta program on December 5th, 2024, and the stable version was released to the Galaxy S25 on January 2025. It was anticipated that February 2025 would be the release month, but that didn’t materialize until April 7th, 2025, when the beta program closed.

    One UI 7.0 had a rough start when the release was made, because a serious bug caused Samsung to pull the update from the servers on April 12th. Then, five days later, One UI 7.0 was released again. We will still, however, use April 7th as the marker for the ending of the beta program, as well as the Korean region, for more accuracy.

    The following beta builds were released for the Galaxy S24 series:

    • Samsung Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra
      • One UI 7 Beta 1 (build ZXKZ): December 5th, 2024 (articlerecruitment)
      • One UI 7 Beta 2 (build ZXL5): December 16th, 2024
      • One UI 7 Beta 3 (build ZXLJ): January 6th, 2025
      • One UI 7 Beta 4 (build ZYBA): February 19th, 2025
      • One UI 7 Beta 5 (build ZYC6): March 17th, 2025
      • One UI 7 Beta 6 (build ZYCE): March 26th, 2025

    The stable release happened after the sixth beta, with the stable release that followed it:

    • Samsung Galaxy S24
      • Build BYCG for KOO: April 7th, 2025 (taken down April 12th)
      • Build BYCG for EUX: April 10th, 2025 (taken down April 12th)
      • Build BYD9 for KOO: April 17th, 2025
      • Build BYD9 for EUX: April 23rd, 2025

    Suppose that build ZXKZ was released on December 5th, 2024, for the beta program participants, and that BYCG was released on April 7th, 2025, to the public, we have calculated the date difference between those two dates, with April 7th being included.

    Therefore, our analysis shows that 4 months, 3 days was the duration of the program for the Galaxy S24. Other devices’ beta programs are shorter, but they are irrelevant for this article. One third of a year with 3 more days were spent on adding features and making improvements.

    The development history of One UI 7.0 is available by clicking on this link.

    One UI 8.0

    Shortly after One UI 7.0 concluded its beta program and got expanded to more devices, One UI 8.0’s beta program started on May 28th, 2025, with the Galaxy S25 as the first participant of the beta program. This also introduced a new way to enter the beta program, which simplified things a lot, compared to One UI 7.0 and earlier, because you just had to enter the beta program page and check to see if a beta program is available to you. The stable rollout started on September 15th, 2025.

    The following beta builds were released for the Galaxy S25 series:

    • Samsung Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra (S25 Edge excluded) [Beta shutdown September 15th, 2025]
      • One UI 8 Beta 1 (build ZYER): May 28th, 2025 (articlerecruitment)
      • One UI 8 Beta 2 (build ZYF3): June 12th, 2025
      • One UI 8 Beta 3 (build ZYFA): June 30th, 2025
      • One UI 8 Beta 4 (build ZYGB): July 30th, 2025 (announcement)
      • One UI 8 Beta 5 (build ZYH6): August 19th, 2025
      • One UI 8 Beta 6 (build ZYHB): August 28th, 2025
      • One UI 8 Beta 7 (build ZYI3): September 8th, 2025

    The stable release happened after 7 beta versions, and the dates are:

    • Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra (article)
      • KOO: September 15th, 2025 (BYI3/BYI3/BYI3)
      • EUX: September 18th, 2025 (BYI3/BYI3/BYI3)
    • Galaxy S25 Edge (article)
      • KOO: September 15th, 2025 (BYI3)
      • EUX: September 18th, 2025 (BYI3)

    Suppose that build ZYER was released for the beta participants on May 28th, 2025, and that BYI3 was released on September 15th, 2025, for the Korean variant. We have calculated the difference between two dates, with the end date being included to make the length consistent.

    Therefore, our analysis shows that 3 months, 19 days was the duration of the beta program for the Galaxy S25, which means a quarter of a year and two weeks with 5 more days of bug fixes and new features.

    One UI 8.5

    Here’s when we’ve come to the present, with One UI 8.5 being released on May 6th, 2026, after the beta program was closed. On December 8th, 2025, One UI 8.5 beta was finally released, with the Galaxy S25 as the first participant. It brought the new ambient design that revolutionizes the way you use your device.

    The following beta builds were released for the Galaxy S25:

    • Samsung Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra [Beta shutdown May 6th, 2026]
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 1 (build ZYL8): December 8th, 2025 (article)
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 2 (build ZYLH): December 22nd, 2025
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 3 (build ZZA3): January 5th, 2026
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 4 (build ZZAL): February 9th, 2026
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 5 (build ZZAN): February 19th, 2026
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 6 (build ZZAO): February 26th, 2026 (after Galaxy S26 unveil)
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 7 (build ZZC7): March 12th, 2026
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 8 (build ZZCD): March 26th, 2026 (expansion article)
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 9 (build ZZD5): April 9th, 2026
      • One UI 8.5 Beta 10 (build ZZDD): April 20th, 2026

    After ten beta versions of bug fixes and feature additions, as well as the AirDrop support on Quick Share for you to be able to share photos and other files to iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices, the stable version of One UI 8.5 was released on May 6th, 2026 for the Korean variant, with the global rollout being expected this week, including Canada, USA, India, and Europe.

    So, suppose that build ZYL8 was released on December 8th, 2025, for beta program participants, and build CZDP was released on May 6th, 2026 for Korean users. Therefore, we can conclude that the duration of the beta program was 4 months, 29 days, or a third of a year and four weeks with an extra day of bug fixes and feature additions.

    Which beta program is the longest?

    So, our analysis has covered One UI 7.0, 8.0, and this year’s 8.5, and the beta program durations for the first participating Galaxy flagship device are in! Let’s see which beta program is the longest in the ascending order.

    • One UI 8.0: 3 months, 19 days
    • One UI 7.0: 4 months, 3 days
    • One UI 8.5: 4 months, 29 days

    We can now finally say that One UI 8.0 is the shortest of the three beta programs in duration, and that One UI 8.5 beats One UI 7.0, which was believed to be Samsung’s longest beta program.

    One UI 8.5 is now available on Galaxy S25, S25 Edge, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z TriFold, S25 FE, and Z Flip7 FE, starting from Korea, with the expansion coming in the next few days or weeks, depending on the device model and the sales region. Samsung has also announced the beginning of the One UI 8.5 rollout in their newsroom, with more devices to get the update. You can see the changelogs of One UI 8.5 here.

    To get the full experience, the Galaxy S26 provides more features, such as the 24MP camera and various new Galaxy AI features, than the Galaxy S25’s version of One UI 8.5, provided that certain features, like the 24MP camera, are exclusive to the Galaxy S26.

    #Android #Android15 #Android16 #AndroidB #AndroidBaklava #AndroidV #news #oneUi #OneUI7 #OneUI70 #OneUI8 #OneUI80 #OneUI85 #Samsung #smartphone #Tech #Technology #update
  2. Anybody else running #android16 on a #pixel7a experiencing a 12~ hour delay when adding websites to the home screen? 🙃

    I think I had this on #android15 too, but it's such a hard bug to pinpoint.

    Installing PWAs works fine, but just adding a website shortcut takes an age to show up. Regardless of origin, #PWA adherence, etc.

    #android #chrome

  3. 🤖🎩 Oh look, Android 15's secret Linux Terminal is basically a "real" Debian VM, like that's supposed to be mind-blowing for *2023*! 🙄 And guess what, folks? It runs Claude Code, because why not squeeze in even more #buzzwords to make it sound revolutionary! 🚀✨
    github.com/JoJa84/Codefone #Android15 #LinuxTerminal #DebianVM #ClaudeCode #HackerNews #ngated

  4. Work or study from anywhere with the DEERTiME E9 Android 15 Tablet. 💻 Includes a keyboard, mouse, and 10.1" HD display for a full workstation feel. With 30GB RAM and Gemini AI built-in, multitasking is a breeze. 🚀 #Ad #Android15 #Tech #TabletDeals amzn.to/4b7qWbN

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  5. Work or study from anywhere with the DEERTiME E9 Android 15 Tablet. 💻 Includes a keyboard, mouse, and 10.1" HD display for a full workstation feel. With 30GB RAM and Gemini AI built-in, multitasking is a breeze. 🚀 #Ad #Android15 #Tech #TabletDeals amzn.to/4b7qWbN

    Android 15 Tablet 30GB RAM 128...

  6. Ich möchte wlan meines FP4 automatisiert abschalten, wenn es meine Station nicht mehr erreicht. Irgendwelche Ideen?

    #Fairphone4, #Android15

  7. To nie jest zwykła tablica. Newline Elara Pro z Androidem 15 zamienia salę konferencyjną w wielki smartfon

    Kiedyś interaktywne monitory były po prostu dużymi wyświetlaczami, do których trzeba było podpiąć laptopa. Dziś stają się autonomicznymi komputerami.

    Newline pokazuje na targach ISE model Elara Pro, który jako jeden z pierwszych wjeżdża na rynek z systemem Android 15 i pełnym błogosławieństwem Google.

    Android 15 na wielkim ekranie

    Najważniejszą nowością w modelu Elara Pro jest system operacyjny. Zastosowanie Androida 15 oznacza nie tylko nowszy numerek w ustawieniach, ale realny skok wydajności.

    System wykorzystuje m.in. „predictive micro-caching”  – co w ludzkim języku oznacza, że monitor uczy się nawyków użytkownika i wczytuje najczęściej używane aplikacje w tle, zanim jeszcze w nie klikniesz.

    Masz Google w standardzie (EDLA)

    Dla firm i szkół kluczowy jest skrót EDLA (Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement). Oznacza to, że monitor ma oficjalną certyfikację Google. W praktyce? Nie musisz podłączać komputera, żeby otworzyć prezentację.

    Logujesz się bezpośrednio na monitorze, masz dostęp do Sklepu Play, Dysku Google, Dokumentów i Arkuszy. To działa jak gigantyczny tablet z Androidem, którego wszyscy znają z telefonów.

    Bezpieczeństwo i higiena (dosłownie)

    W erze RODO i cyberataków, Android 15 wprowadza nowe funkcje prywatności, m.in. Permission Insights  – panel, który dokładnie pokazuje, która aplikacja próbuje dobrać się do mikrofonu czy kamery. Co ciekawe, Newline dba też o zdrowie fizyczne użytkowników.

    Ekran wyposażono w sprzętową redukcję niebieskiego światła (żeby nie męczyć oczu) oraz powłokę antybakteryjną z certyfikatem TUV. W miejscu, gdzie dziesiątki osób dziennie dotykają ekranu palcami, to całkiem przydatny dodatek.

    Dostępność

    Newline Elara Pro jest prezentowana właśnie teraz na targach ISE 2026 w Barcelonie (stoisko 2R300). To sprzęt, który prawdopodobnie wkrótce zobaczycie w nowoczesnych salach lekcyjnych i boardroomach.

    Newline prezentuje serię DV One+. To gigantyczne ekrany LED z Androidem 13 i zdalnym zarządzaniem

    #Android15 #GoogleEDLA #ISE2026 #monitorInteraktywny #NewlineElaraPro #news #tablicaInteraktywna
  8. Moto G17 – El nuevo teléfono de Motorola que nace desactualizado y sin futuro

    Motorola ha lanzado en Europa los nuevos Moto G17 y G17 Power, dispositivos de gama de entrada que, a pesar de ofrecer especificaciones equilibradas para su precio (pantalla FHD+ de 6.72″, chips MediaTek Helio G81 y cámaras Sony Lytia), presentan una estrategia de software muy controversial.

    Los puntos clave del conflicto:

    • Obsolescencia de Salida: Los dispositivos llegan al mercado con Android 15, una versión que ya se considera desactualizada para el cronograma actual. En un contexto donde Android 16 lleva meses en el mercado (con una adopción del 7.5%), lanzar hardware nuevo con software de la generación anterior supone una desventaja competitiva técnica desde el primer día.
    • Ausencia de «OS Updates»: A diferencia de otros modelos de la marca, Motorola no garantiza actualizaciones de sistema operativo para estos terminales. Esto significa que el usuario podría quedar «atrapado» en Android 15 durante toda la vida útil del teléfono, sin acceso a las nuevas funciones de versiones futuras.
    • El Vacío Legal de la UE: Aunque la normativa europea exige 5 años de soporte, la interpretación de Motorola se limita a actualizaciones de seguridad, parches correctivos y funcionalidad básica. La empresa aprovecha una laguna en los requisitos de diseño ecológico de la UE para cumplir con la ley sin necesidad de elevar la versión del sistema operativo.
    • Inconsistencia de Marca: La estrategia resulta contradictoria dentro del ecosistema de Motorola, ya que ocurre poco después de que la empresa anunciara su primer teléfono «Signature» con promesa de 7 años de soporte total, evidenciando una brecha de calidad de servicio muy marcada entre su gama alta y su gama de entrada.

    En resumen: Aunque el hardware es aceptable por £149.99, el Moto G17 representa un modelo de negocio donde el soporte técnico se reduce al mínimo legal, priorizando el bajo costo sobre la longevidad del software.

    #Actualizaciones #android15 #android16 #arielmcorg #ecoDesign #Europa #gadgets #infosertec #mobileTech #motoG17 #motorola #PORTADA #smartphone #softwareUpdates #soporteTecnico #techNews #techReview #tecnofilia

  9. Samsung devices are still stuck in last year’s Google Play System Update

    Last year, Google released the Google Play System Update for all devices across all the months, but the issue of getting it up to date started when Samsung’s One UI 8 started rolling out. This has caused users to get stuck in the last update they’ve installed, and those who factory reset the device got stuck in the July 2025 version.

    For instance, Galaxy Tab S8 users who updated to One UI 8 and did all the necessary Google Play System Updates, such as our device, got stuck in October 2025, as you can see here:

    There were many reports that confirm that users who updated to Android 16 are stuck in either July 2025 or the latest version being applied to their devices, and you can see some of the reports listed here:

    One person asked Samsung India via Samsung Members for an inquiry about the Google Play System Update not being updated in Samsung devices, and they said “it is intended behaviour that Google Play system update (GPSU) doesn’t work in the some Samsung Android 15 devices. It is blocked by Samsung’s policy and consultation with Google. The blocked update will be resumed soon at the right time per device.”

    There was an article posted online by heise online stating that they have contacted Samsung about the matter, and they responded: “When introducing new devices or major One UI updates, Samsung exclusively deploys software that the company has verified. Samsung has temporarily suspended the distribution of Google updates to avoid potential issues.” This means that it’s a controlled process that makes sure that all Samsung devices perform smoothly, even after Google Play system updates.

    It was planned to include the Google Play system update on January 2026, but we have seen some older Samsung devices that got the November 2025 Google Play system update, such as the Galaxy S10, S20, and S21 devices that are not running Android 16. However, those who are running Android 16 are still stuck.

    As a result, some people have their Google Play system updates rolled back, and you can see one of the reports here: The Google Play system update rolled back.

    We hope that, eventually, Samsung and Google work together to fix this issue, ensuring that Galaxy users be able to update to the latest Google Play System Update. The first GPSU that will land to Android 16 will be explained in a separate article once it gets released.

    #Android #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #GPSU #news #oneUi #Samsung #smartphone #Tech #Technology #update

  10. One UI 8.5 Beta 2 released, One UI 8.5 Beta goes Phase 2!

    One UI 8.5 Beta 2 has been released for the following countries:

    In addition to that, the beta program is finally open to those who are living in the following countries:

    This means that everyone living in the above countries can now try out One UI 8.5 in its beta form! If you still don’t have the banner in your Samsung Members app, wait for a few minutes up to a few hours, and you should start seeing the banner.

    To join the Beta program, open Samsung Members, go to Beta Program section, and find “One UI 8.5 S25 Beta.”

    Afterwards, follow the instructions on the screen. If everything is OK, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. You’ll get the screen that looks similar to this:

    Let it download, but it’s going to take a bit of time depending on your Internet connection. Afterwards, click on the Install button.

    Remember: never interrupt the update process during the installation phase, and make sure that your phone is fully charged before proceeding. This is a precaution intended to avoid interruptions. For some markets, it’s advisable to put your device in a well-ventilated room to avoid green lines caused by heat in some AMOLED panels.

    Are you excited?

    #Android #Android15 #AndroidV #GalaxyS24 #GalaxyS24Ultra #news #oneUi #OneUI7 #OneUI70 #OneUI71 #S24 #S24Ultra #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyS24 #SamsungGalaxyS24Ultra #smartphone #Tech #Technology #update

  11. Theme Park 1.1.01.38 includes Emboss icon design and more

    Theme Park has just received a new update that introduces a subset of new features for the Galaxy users running One UI 6.0 or later. This app, which allows you to create themes, icon packs, and so on, can now do the following (per Tarun Vats):

    • Added emboss effect and monochrome image option
    • Updated Quick Panel icon preview
    • Added home screen badge color setting (available from One UI Home 8.5)

    Originally, it was supposed to appear to those who are testing the One UI 8.5 Beta on their Galaxy S25, but Samsung has just released this updated version of Theme Park to allow users who are using One UI 6.0 or higher to use the emboss effect on their application icons and the monochrome image. Also, you’ll see an updated Quick Panel layout preview to match the modern aesthetics that One UI 7.0 introduced.

    Emboss icons

    First of all, we’ll showcase the emboss effect. To apply emboss effect for your icons, follow these steps:

    1. Open Theme Park version 1.1.01.38
    2. Go to Icon, and select Create new
    3. Tap Effects, and press Emboss

    Now, you can either give the icons a color that you select, or you can leave the colors as they are. If you gave the icons a color, you’ll see that their colors will change, just like this:

    Of course, you can revert this by pressing X on the icon color, and the icons will return to their original colors. There are parameters you can edit:

    • Strength: A percentage of the overall emboss effect intensity (default: 50%)
    • Edge: An integer value from 1 to 20 that specifies the edge shadow intensity (20 being the most plasticky appearance) (default: 10)
    • Angle: Angle in degrees from -180° to 180° that the emboss effect follows (default: 45°)
    • Shadow: A percentage of the strength of the icon foreground shadow (default: 50%)

    When you’re satisfied with the emboss effect given to your icons, press the download button at the top, and give it a name. After that, press on it, and tap Apply. Your home screen should now show new icons, as in below:

    Monochrome icons

    Theme Park also introduces a new icon effect that allows you to introduced a monochrome version of the icon, complete with custom color support. In order to use this feature, follow these steps:

    1. Open Theme Park
    2. Go to Icon, and select Create new
    3. Go to Icon, and tap Monochrome
    4. Select your color

    When you’re satisfied with the monochrome effect given to your icons, press the download button at the top, and give it a name. After that, press on it, and tap Apply. Your home screen should now show new icons, as in below:

    Updated Quick Panel Preview

    The previews in the Quick Panel have been updated to match the One UI 7.0+ aesthetics, and you can take a look below:

    Updating Theme Park

    To update Theme Park, check for updates on your Galaxy Store and on your Good Lock app. If there are no updates, try sideloading the APK posted within the tweet linked at the top of the page. If you’re sideloading the APK, make sure to turn off Auto Blocker before you continue.

    #Android #Android15 #GoodLock #news #oneUi #OneUI80 #OneUI85 #Samsung #smartphone #Tech #Technology #ThemePark #update

  12. Das Blackview Active 12 Pro ist ein robustes 11-Zoll-#Tablet mit integriertem Full-HD-Beamer. Mit 200 ANSI-Lumen projiziert es auch bei Restlicht ein ansehnliches Bild und läuft auf #Android15. winfuture.de/videos/Hardware/B

  13. Bon du coup, #android15 avait tué la gestion un peu fine des délais entre les notifications en remplaçant l’ancienne option (c’était peut-être avant le 15 d’ailleurs, j’ai fait un grand saut) par la merde de cooldown qui baisse le son si y a trop de notifs pendant 2 minutes, et là #android16 a rendu ça 100% inutile en baissant le cooldown à 1 minute, j’ai bon ?

    #android #notification #enshittification #merdification