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Samsung releases the May 2026 security patch for the Galaxy A55 and A54 series

Samsung have released the May 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the patch to the Galaxy A55 and the A54 users, built on top of One UI 8.0.

This security update was released before the rollout of One UI 8.5 for those devices starts. This makes sure that you’ll have a flawless experience of installing One UI 8.5 once it gets rolled out to your device.

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-A556E: A556EXXSECZDE [INS]
• SM-A556B: A556BXXSECZDE [EUX]
• SM-A546E: A546EXXSJEZE5 [INS, NPB]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

More evidence of the Galaxy Tab S8’s One UI 8.5 firmware spotted!

The Galaxy Tab S8 was released with the Galaxy S22 series in the Galaxy Unpacked event in February 2022 to give you a strong flagship tablet with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) processor that was new at the time. Since then, successors like last year’s Galaxy Tab S11 beat the Galaxy Tab S8 by introducing new processors and new features, such as Now Brief found in Galaxy Tab S11. The Galaxy Tab S8 was already promised 4 generations of OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.

One UI 8.0 upgrades the Galaxy Tab S8’s Android version for the fourth time, upgrading it to Android 16. Since then, Samsung was working on One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25, whose beta program officially closed in Korea last week. Many devices who were eligible for One UI 8.0 are supposed to receive the One UI 8.5 update, but factors may affect the eligibility.

The Galaxy Tab S8 has been spotted testing One UI 8.5 earlier as we’ve pointed out in an earlier article with build EYL1. However, we found a stronger proof that the Galaxy Tab S8 is really being considered for the One UI 8.5 update, because we’ve spotted a new build in the Korean version of the cellular version of the tablet.

This new build for the Korean model changes the firmware generation letter from J to K as seen in X806NKOSAJZB6, making the existence of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Tab S8 more evident. The USA cellular model (SM-X808U) and the Chinese models (SM-X706C, SM-X806C, and SM-X906C) didn’t enter testing yet.

The following test builds have been spotted:

• SM-X706N: X706NKOUAKZD1
• SM-X806N: X806NKOUAKZD1
• SM-X906N: X906NKOUAKZD1
• SM-X706B: X706BXXUAEZD1
• SM-X806B: X806BXXUAEZD1
• SM-X906B: X906BXXUAEZD1
• SM-X700: X700XXUAEZD1
• SM-X800: X800XXUAEZD1
• SM-X900: X900XXUAEZD1

Since we’re only at the start of the rollout of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25, we’ll have to wait for a few weeks until this version of One UI for the Galaxy Tab S8 gets released. So, if you are using this tablet series, know that you’ll be getting the update in the next coming weeks.

Similarly, the Galaxy S22 has also entered One UI 8.5 testing with build number S908NKSU8HZD1, and the May security update is also being worked on with build S908NKSS9GZE4. This means that a bootloader update is required before One UI 8.5 can install successfully. However, we haven’t seen a new security update for the Galaxy Tab S8 being worked on.

One UI 8.5 features a brand new design that will make your Galaxy device more attractive, along with introducing new features, such as Now Nudges. Older Galaxy devices may not get all features that made it to the Galaxy S26 series.

The Galaxy Tab S8 is going to get its last One UI upgrade in the middle of the rollout, and it will not longer get further One UI updates after that. If you still want Android 17 or beyond, you’ll have to purchase a new device to continue receiving Android updates.

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 (article, recruitment)
  • 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 (article, recruitment)
  • 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.

Samsung officially announces the rollout of One UI 8.5

The rollout of One UI 8.5 has started today with the Galaxy S25 getting the update first in Korea, with the Galaxy S25 Edge (previously Galaxy S25 Slim) and the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and TriFold series joining the One UI 8.5 update rollout in the home country in quick succession.

Now, Samsung Newsroom has officially published a micronews article that stated that Samsung has officially begun extending the One UI 8.5 rollout to more devices. They claimed that they’re expanding support for the latest Galaxy AI features, and that One UI 8.5 enhances communication and creative experiences.

The same article published an incomplete list of supported devices for One UI 8.5, including, but not limited to:

• Slab flagship phones
  • Galaxy S25 series
  • Galaxy S25 FE
  • Galaxy S24 series
  • Galaxy S24 FE
• Foldable phones
  • Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Galaxy Z Flip7
  • Galaxy Z Fold6
  • Galaxy Z Flip6
• Flagship tablets
  • Galaxy Tab S11 series
  • Galaxy Tab S10 series

The same article declared that the official rollout would start, beginning May 6th in Korea, with more to follow. Previously, it was rumored that April 30th and May 4th would be the targets in Korea, but got postponed due to holidays, including Labor’s Day (May 1st) and Children’s Day (May 5th).

Samsung will publish a more complete list of Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 8.5 update in Samsung Members > Notices, along with estimated dates in months, knowing that some of the older devices that got One UI 8.0, including the Galaxy M33 5G, aren’t eligible for One UI 8.5 due to their support ending.

Depending on the region and the model, you’ll have to wait longer. In this case, there is no exact date as to when the update will be released for each device in each region. The only answer is to be patient.

Via: Samsung Newsroom

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy A54]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZD9), as spotted by a beta tester, that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue where Bluetooth auto scan does not work when entering Bluetooth settings.
  • Camera function stabilization
  • Fixed an issue where brightness and volume adjustment in the quick panel is interrupted.
  • Improved the Direct Voicemail feature to always use the Samsung TTS engine as the default
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy A35]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZD9), as spotted by Mohammed Khatri, that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue that Bluetooth Autoscan did not work when entering Bluetooth
  • Improved the Sluggish/Delay when lowering the Quick Panel
  • Fixed an issue that overlaps the message input window with the navigation bar
  • Fixed Svstem UI ANR issues after FOTA
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy S23]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZDP) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Improved incoming screen late or black screen when a call is received in certain states
  • Improved proximity release behavior error during call
  • Improved issues with green lines when recording videos in 4K HDR on certain app cameras
  • Improved Bluetooth Crash
  • Improved multi-touch malfunction after increased accessibility
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

Samsung releases the April 2026 security patch for the Galaxy A37 series

Samsung have released the April 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the patch to the Galaxy A37 users, built on top of One UI 8.5.

This was done in conjunction with the Galaxy A57 that received the same security update for this month. This update for the Galaxy A37 marks the first software update that was released after the global release.

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-A376B: A376BXXS2AZC2 [EUX, XSG, KSA, TUR]
• SM-A376E: A376EXXS2AZC3 [INS]

Users who reside in Canada, the United States, and other countries may need to wait before the update gets rolled out.

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country.

Samsung releases the April 2026 security patch for the Galaxy A57 series

Samsung have released the April 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the patch to the Galaxy A57 users, built on top of One UI 8.5.

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-A576B: A576BXXS2AZD4 [INS, XSG, KSA, TUR]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is out [Galaxy S24]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the third beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZDD) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Added new AI features
  • Fixed an issue where the incoming call screen would load slowly or a black screen would appear upon receiving a call
  • Fixed an error in the proximity release behavior during a call
  • Fixed an issue where green lines appeared when recording videos in 4K HDR with certain 3rd party camera apps
  • Improved Bluetooth crashing
  • Improved multi-touch malfunctions after using the Accessibility Zoom feature
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta 10 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. Samsung has first unveiled One UI 8.5 on December 8th, 2025, when it was available as a beta for the Galaxy S25 series users who are living in the following countries:

• Korea
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• India
• Poland
• Germany

During the beta program, several beta versions were released and the Galaxy S26 with One UI 8.5 was unveiled. Since then, the beta program has been expanded and the first two middle-ranger devices, which are the Galaxy A57 and A37 phones, have been released with One UI 8.5 out of the box for people who are unable to afford the premium series.

This beta version of One UI 8.5 is going to be the end of the One UI 8.5 Beta chapter, and the stable rollout of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 in Korea is expected to begin at the end of this month, with May being the stable rollout month for the rest of the countries, including USA, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the tenth beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZDD) that has the following changes:

• New features added
  • Added new AI features
• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the incoming call screen appears late or shows a black screen when receiving a call
  • Fixed a proximity sensor error during calls
  • Fixed an issue where green lines appear when recording videos in 4K HDR with the camera in certain 3rd party apps
  • Improved Bluetooth crash issues
  • Improved multi-touch malfunction after using accessibility magnification
• Many other improvements

Prior to this beta version, we had the following beta versions for the Galaxy S25 series (dates are for the Korean model, SM-S938N):

• 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

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

We’ll inform you if and when the stable release of One UI 8.5 starts. After that, Samsung should reveal the information about the eligible models for the update, with expected dates in the order of months, and we’ll reveal them for the Korean models.

To obtain the update, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Tap on Download and Install
4. You should be able to see the update information.
5. Click on Install now, let it download and install, and click on Reboot. Make sure that you download the update through Wi-Fi.

This security update should take 5 to 10 minutes maximum to install once your phone reboots. Make sure that you have the phone charged fully before initiating the update process to avoid interruptions. Back up your data to your PC, the cloud, or any other device in case the update went wrong. Don’t interrupt the update process, or you’ll experience problems later.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy A54 is now open!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features, design improvements, and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has recently opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy A54 in the following countries:

• Korea
• India (via Tarun Vats)

This gives us a hint that the Beta Program is now open. Users should be able to try out One UI 8.5 in its earliest shape and form on their Galaxy A54 devices.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device, like below:

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy Tab S11]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZD1) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Improved call recording performance
  • Fixed issue where Bluetooth disconnection notifications appeared
  • Fixed an error where toast pop-ups did not appear when deleting apps from Overlay apps
  • Fixed an error where toast pop-ups appeared on the external monitor when switching between Mirroring and Dex after configuring Screen Zoom Max
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23 is now open!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features, design improvements, and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has recently opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23 in the following countries:

• Korea
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• India (via Mohammed Khatri)

This gives us a hint that the Beta Program is now open. Users should be able to try out One UI 8.5 in its earliest shape and form on their Galaxy S23 devices.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device.

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy S24]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZD5) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices
  • Applied 3 new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, Blanc)
  • Improved issue where Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects periodically
  • Improved issue where the top part of the notification card was cut off
  • Improved issue where the screen flickers and colors are distorted when changing zoom level during dual recording
  • Improved stuttering issue when entering gallery albums under certain conditions
  • Improved issue where AOD time information was displayed incorrectly in certain situations
  • Improved notification card Ul when the device is rotated
  • Improved issue where the lock screen briefly appeared during an incoming call before transitioning to the call screen
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta 9 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the ninth beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZD5) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices
  • Applied 3 new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, Blanc)
  • Improved issue where Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects periodically
  • Improved issue where the top part of the notification card was cut off
  • Improved issue where the screen flickers and colors are distorted when changing zoom level during dual recording
  • Improved stuttering issue when entering gallery albums under certain conditions
  • Improved issue where AOD time information was displayed incorrectly in certain situations
  • Improved notification card Ul when the device is rotated
  • Improved issue where the lock screen briefly appeared during an incoming call before transitioning to the call screen
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Z Fold/Flip6 is now open!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features, design improvements, and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has recently opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip6 in the following countries:

• Korea
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• India

This gives us a hint that the Beta Program is now open. Users should be able to try out One UI 8.5 in its earliest shape and form on their Galaxy Z Fold/Flip6 devices.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device.

Samsung confirms further One UI 8.5 Beta Program expansion for April

Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program on December 8th of 2025 with the Galaxy S25 series in select countries, including Korea, the USA, and India. Since then, One UI 8.5 made an appearance on the Galaxy S26 series that was revealed this year, before expanding to the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 foldable series.

Today, on March 26th, Samsung has expanded the One UI 8.5 Beta Program to the following devices in Korea, the USA, the UK, and India:

• Galaxy S24 series (build ZZCD)
• Galaxy S24 FE (build ZZCD)
• Galaxy S25 FE (build ZZCE)
• Galaxy Tab S11 (build ZZC3)

Alongside that, the eighth One UI 8.5 beta version was released for the Galaxy S25 users with build ZZCD, and the second beta version was brought live for the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 users with build ZZCD.

In the USA version of Samsung’s official newsroom, the company confirmed that the official expansion of the beta program will continue on April, with more Galaxy devices to be expected. However, there is still no hint of the official rollout start date.

If you have any of the above devices and are living in an eligible country, you can start using One UI 8.5 Beta.

One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is out [Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZCD) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Improved readability issue of “now brief” on the cover screen
  • Fixed the issue where Concert Hall mode in Sound Assistant feature is not applied when using Buds3 Pro
  • Fixed the issue where the bottom part of the style is cut off when selecting after enlarging the clock in the lock screen background editor
  • Improved the issue where specific folders cannot be copied when connecting storage sharing betweer Galaxy Book4 and device
  • Fixed the issue where Concert Hall mode in Sound Assistant feature is not applied when using Buds3 Pro
  • Fixed the issue where shooting time is not displayed during Selfie Video Show Palm operation
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 is now open!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features, design improvements, and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has recently opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 in the following countries:

• Korea
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• India

This gives us a hint that the Beta Program is now open. Users should be able to try out One UI 8.5 in its earliest shape and form on their Galaxy S24 devices.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device.

One UI 8.5 Beta 8 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the eighth beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZCD) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Providing a new story type in the gallery (monthly, quarterly/annual rewind)
  • Improved camera quick view thumbnail breakage issue when cloud-exclusive videos are the latest
  • Fixed the issue where setting value does not be initialized when the original was restored after changing the save resolution in Studio
  • Fixed an error where the original was not restored to the initial value after changing the save resolution in Studio
  • Improved flickering when updating real-time notification cards
  • Improved the issue where the bubble notification badge does not disappear after checking the received bubble notification
  • Fixed an error where the clock shortcut disappears when the screen turns off while running Now Brief
  • Improved the error where the date is displayed incorrectly when saving after editing a video with metadata errors
  • Improved the error where scrolling captures in Naver Map are broken or do not capture
  • Improved the issue where certain folders cannot be copied when connecting to share storage with Galaxy Book4
• Many other improvements

This beta version of One UI 8.5 may not be the last one, since the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 beta for One UI 8.5 didn’t start yet.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Z Fold/Flip7 is now open!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features, design improvements, and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has recently opened the One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 in the following countries:

• Korea
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• India

This gives us a hint that the Beta Program is now open. Users should be able to try out One UI 8.5 in its earliest shape and form on their Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 devices.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device.

One UI 8.5 Beta 7 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the seventh beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZC7) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue where a call would switch to a video call.
  • Fixed an issue where the GMS app color palette was not applied to the Work/Security folder.
  • Improved visibility of the Gmail search input field in dark mode.
  • Improved forced termination issue when running a new gallery project
  • Improved the issue of failing to export photos from private gallery albums.
  • Improved the issue of Toast pop-ups not appearing in overheated situations while connected to DeX.
  • Improved Fahrenheit temperature information truncation issue after adding a city list to the weather widget.
  • Improved one-time Wi-Fi recovery issue that occurs during Wi-Fi roaming scans with APs that support MBSSID (Multiple BSSID)
  • Improved the stuttering and freezing issues that occur when first entering the unread messages folder in the Samsung Messages app.
  • Improved the issue of not displaying notifications under certain conditions
  • If you do not agree with ‘Hi’ in certain situations, improve the issue where ‘Hoohoo’ cannot be used (KT only)
• Many other improvements

This beta version of One UI 8.5 may not be the last one, since the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7 beta for One UI 8.5 didn’t start yet.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S9, and Tab S8 Series receive February 2026 Security Patch globally

Samsung has continued distributing the February 2026 security patch to the Tab S11, Tab S9, and Tab S8 series, and is now available globally. This is built on top of One UI 8.0 that uses Android 16 as the base. This also increments the bootloader version so that reversing the update is no longer possible.

According to the latest data, we have found the following firmware versions released:

• SM-X700: X700XXSAEZB6 [XSG, INU]
• SM-X800: X800XXSAEZB6 [XSG, INU]
• SM-X900: X900XXSAEZB6 [XSG, INU]
• SM-X710: X710XXS6DZB6 [XSG, INS]
• SM-X810: X810XXS6DZB6 [XSG, INS]
• SM-X910: X910XXS6DZB6 [XSG, INS]
• SM-X730: X730XXS5AZB8 [XSG]
• SM-X930: X930XXS5AZB8 [XSG]

To obtain the update, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Tap on Download and Install
4. You should be able to see the update information. Verify the version with your device model posted above.
5. Click on Download, let it download, and click on Install. Make sure that you download the update through Wi-Fi.

This security update should take 5 to 10 minutes maximum to install once your phone reboots. Make sure that you have the phone charged fully before initiating the update process to avoid interruptions. Back up your data to your PC, the cloud, or any other device in case the update went wrong. Don’t interrupt the update process, or you’ll experience problems later.

Samsung releases the February 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S26 series

Samsung have released the February 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the patch to the Galaxy S26 users, starting from the Korean version.

Two days before the global release of the flagship Galaxy S26 series, the security patch has been released as in the security update rollout schedule, and we should expect the Galaxy S26 to be updated to the March security update by the end of March as the phone series gets updated on a monthly basis.

That was because the Galaxy S26 was unveiled with the January 2026 security patch (AZAB/AZAQ).

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-S948N: S948NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-S947N: S947NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-S942N: S942NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

One UI 8.5 Beta 6 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the sixth beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZAO) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue with the “Create My Wake Word” feature in Bixby > Labs.
  • Fixed an issue where two “View Previous Image” buttons were visible when using the Sketch Conversion feature in Gallery images.
  • Fixed issues with the visibility of the Now Bar and Now Brief recommendation card text, icons, and AOD.
  • Fixed a force-quit issue when changing the “Settings > Display > Camera Area” setting.
  • Fixed an issue where the lock screen style of the default mode in the “Modes & Routines” menu changed.
  • Improved animations related to notification cards.
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 is out [Galaxy S25]!

One UI 8.5 has made a significant appearance, with new features and other improvements. We are very thrilled to announce that Samsung has released the fourth beta version of One UI 8.5 (build ZZAL) that has the following changes:

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the lock screen clock would scroll down.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the phone app search history would cause the phone to switch to the terminal in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue when making a call with a BT headset connected.
  • Fixed an issue where the phone number would not be entered on the keypad when clicking the call link.
  • Fixed an issue where AI Select would not automatically close when selecting “Copy” in AI Select.
• Many other improvements

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device. You can see the status of your joining process here.

One UI 8.0 feature showcase: Google Finance in Now Bar

One UI 8.0 brings new features and other enhancements to your phone and your tablet, including changes to the Now Bar and the adaptive lock screen clock. One of the changes that were made to One UI 8.0 was the Google Finance integration in the Now Bar.

However, just like Sports for Google, you’ll need to configure your watchlist to watch your favorite stocks, such as Dow Jones and NASDAQ. You can configure this feature by going to Settings > Lock Screen > Now Bar > Google Finance > Google Finance settings.

After that, if there are any closing stock prices, you should see the Now Bar getting filled with those stock price difference percentages, just like below:

If you then open the Now Bar, or if you scrolled down the notification bar, you can see more details of the stock prices.

You can also see the same information by tapping on the small pill that reveals the first market’s name as found here:

If you then tap on the detailed information about the stock prices, you’ll be taken to the Google Finance webpage that shows you even more details:

Please note that such information doesn’t appear every day, and it appears only when there’s a significant change in stock information.

Galaxy Tab S8 receives January 2026 Security Patch

Samsung has recently begun distributing the January 2026 security patch to the Tab S8 series. This is built on top of One UI 8.0 that uses Android 16 as the base. Other countries that didn’t receive this specific update yet will receive it soon.

Although the Galaxy Tab S8 received the December 2025 security update last month, this tablet series isn’t eligible for monthly security updates. Samsung released the next security patch 2 months ahead of schedule to make your tablet more secure.

According to the latest data, we have found the following firmware versions released:

• SM-X700: X700XXS9EZA3 [KOO]
• SM-X706N: X706NKOS9JZA3 [KOO]
• SM-X800: X800XXS9EZA3 [KOO]
• SM-X806N: X806NKOS9JZA3 [KOO]
• SM-X900: X900XXS9EZA3 [KOO]
• SM-X906N: X906NKOS9JZA3 [KOO]

To obtain the update, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Tap on Download and Install
4. You should be able to see the update information. Verify the version with your device model posted above.
5. Click on Download, let it download, and click on Install. Make sure that you download the update through Wi-Fi.

This security update should take 5 to 10 minutes maximum to install once your phone reboots. Make sure that you have the phone charged fully before initiating the update process to avoid interruptions. Back up your data to your PC, the cloud, or any other device in case the update went wrong. Don’t interrupt the update process, or you’ll experience problems later. To mitigate green line issues caused by heat, do the update on a well-ventilated room.

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Samsung releases the January 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S21 series

January 2026 is here, and Samsung have focused on releasing the January 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the January 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S21 users, starting from the Korean version.

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-G998N: G998NKSSCHZA5 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-G996N: G996NKSSCHZA5 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-G991N: G991NKSSCHZA5 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download Now
4. Wait until the download is complete, then press Install Now
5. Wait until the phone installs the update successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

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