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It\u2019s been a busy year for Samsung\u2019s software team. After launching a pretty massive overhaul with One UI 7 earlier this year \u2014 an update that took far longer<\/a> to reach older devices than most expected \u2014 the company has seemingly found its footing again with One UI 8. As Samsung\u2019s latest software upgrade begins rolling out, we\u2019re also getting some insight into software plans for the Galaxy S26.<\/p>\n As spotted by Tarun Vats on Twitter<\/a>, Samsung\u2019s first build of One UI 8.5 has been spotted on internal servers, with versions for all three mainline Galaxy S25 models. That doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re particularly close to a new beta for Galaxy devices, but it does confirm the company\u2019s new timeline for the upcoming S26 lineup. With two new versions of One UI having been pushed out this year \u2014 and with One UI 8 already built on top of Android 16 \u2014 Samsung is instead planning to launch the S26 Pro, Edge, and Ultra with an incremental release, rather than One UI 9. <\/p>\n Breaking \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n The FIRST One UI 8.5 internal test build for the Galaxy S25 series has been spotted on the server today.<\/p>\n Build Version: S938BXXU5CYIA\/S938BOXM5CYIA\/S938BXXU5CYIA<\/p>\n REPOST pic.twitter.com\/uyZXBqMx53<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n We first heard rumors surrounding Samsung\u2019s new One UI release schedule<\/a> earlier this year, around the launch of One UI 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7. With Google\u2019s current schedule for Android, the company\u2019s effectively flipped its usual timing for software upgrades. Major releases are now timed to every summer\u2019s foldable lineup, while the mainline Galaxy S-series gets a half-step release. Don\u2019t read too much into this change \u2014 it says more about Google\u2019s ever-changing Android plans than how Samsung prioritizes its flagships.<\/p>\n As the company readies One UI 8.5 for next year\u2019s Galaxy S26 series, it\u2019s also beginning to roll out stable One UI 8 builds. While most devices are set to receive their respective updates in October<\/a>, the Galaxy S25 lineup began receiving this software earlier this week, and the folks at SamMobile<\/a> report that this wave is now arriving in the US.<\/p>\n More on Samsung:<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\n
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