Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta Timeline Leaked: Rollout Begins December 8!
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Samsung Galaxy owners may soon get their hands on the One
UI 8.5 beta, as a new leak claims the rollout is closer than expected.
Although Samsung has not issued an official announcement, recent reports hint
at a phased global rollout. The upcoming Galaxy S26 series, expected
early next year, is widely believed to ship with One UI 8.5 out of the box. A
test version of the firmware was also recently detected on Samsung’s internal
servers, suggesting development is well underway. The update is expected to
bring Network Battery Saver, refined notification controls, and improved Pro
camera preset options.
Samsung Reportedly Readying One UI 8.5 Beta Release
Tech tipster Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) shared key
details on X, citing internal sources familiar with the development. According
to the leak:
- Beta
1 is expected to begin on December 8
- Beta
2 rollout is tipped for December 22
- Beta
3 may go live around January 5, 2026
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— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) November 26, 2025
I’m hearing the same from my sources — One UI 8.5 Beta 2 is expected around 22nd Dec, and Beta 3 around 5th Jan.
This means:
• Phase 1 users could get it on 8th Dec
• Phase 2 users may get the One UI 8.5 beta on 22nd Dec
Phase 1: US, UK, Korea, Germany
Phase 2:… https://t.co/cu88FoieSH
Regions Likely to Receive the Beta First
The first beta build is rumored to be released in four
priority markets:
- United
States
- United
Kingdom
- South
Korea
- Germany
A second wave, reportedly arriving on December 22, is said
to include India and Poland.
Recent test server sightings for the Galaxy S25 series—using
firmware versions S938NKSU7ZYKP, S938NOKR7ZYKP, and S938NKSU7CYKP—further
confirm Samsung is actively preparing the software. The stable One UI 8.5
version is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26 lineup, which
could be unveiled toward the end of January.
Expected Features of Samsung One UI 8.5
Early information suggests One UI 8.5 may introduce several
new capabilities:
🔋 Network Battery Saver
A feature designed to reduce background network usage during
idle periods to extend battery life.
📸 Upgraded Pro Camera Presets
Improved professional camera settings that allow users to
create, save, and switch between custom presets more seamlessly.
🔔 Smarter Priority Notifications
Powered by Galaxy AI, this tool could automatically
recognize important alerts and position them above routine notifications. Users
may also get manual control to mark certain apps as priority senders.
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