Samsung One UI 8.5 Stable Update Starts April 30 – Full Eligible Galaxy Device List
After months of beta testing and a longer wait than many expected, Samsung’s One UI 8.5 stable rollout finally has a confirmed launch date. Samsung hasn’t officially published an eligible devices list, but based on the beta program’s reach and how past major releases have played out, every Galaxy device that received One UI 8.0 is expected to be covered.
Why One UI 8.5 Is a Bigger Deal Than Usual
Samsung’s point-five updates have historically been modest affairs – incremental patches targeting flagship Z and S series handsets. One UI 8.5 breaks from that tradition in a meaningful way. The rollout stretches down to Galaxy A, M, and F budget devices, which signals that Samsung is using this update to push Android 16 across its full portfolio instead of saving it for a major version increment. That strategic shift explains why the eligible device list this time around is notably longer than usual.
The visual changes are the first thing users will notice. Ambient Design brings blur effects to system UI elements and refreshed stock apps, continuing an aesthetic direction Samsung has been developing quietly across the past two generations. On the AI front, Bixby now integrates Perplexity’s search-focused model in place of Samsung’s own LLM back-end — a candid acknowledgment of where Bixby has consistently fallen short.
Features That Actually Matter Day to Day
Audio Eraser deserves more attention than it’s getting. It applies real-time background noise reduction across the entire system – covering YouTube, Instagram, and other third-party apps during playback, not just Samsung’s native software. That addresses a long-standing frustration that most users have simply accepted. Call Screening takes the work out of handling unknown callers by automating the process. Photo Assist picks up text prompt support, extending Samsung’s AI-assisted photo editing toolkit further.
Full List of Eligible Galaxy Devices
Galaxy S Series
Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, and S25 Edge
Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE
Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE
Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra
Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z Series
Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab Series
Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, and Tab S10 FE+
Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, and Tab S9 FE+
Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Galaxy Tab A11 and Tab A11+
Galaxy Tab A9 and Tab A9+
Galaxy Tab Active 5 and Active 5 Pro
Galaxy A Series
Galaxy A73
Galaxy A56, A55, A54, and A53
Galaxy A36, A35, A34, and A33
Galaxy A26, A25, and A24
Galaxy A17 (4G & 5G), A16 (4G & 5G), and A15 (4G & 5G)
Galaxy A07 (4G & 5G) and A06 (4G & 5G)
Galaxy M Series
Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, and M53
Galaxy M36, M35, M34, and M33
Galaxy M17, M17e, M16, and M15
Galaxy M07 and M06
Galaxy F Series
Galaxy F07e
Galaxy F56, F55, and F54
Galaxy F36 and F34
Galaxy F17, F16, and F15
Galaxy F07 and F06
Galaxy XCover Series
Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and XCover 7
Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Rollout Schedule
Galaxy S25 series goes first – April 30 in Korea, May 4 for international markets. Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 follow shortly after, possibly within the same April window. Galaxy S24 series along with Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 should arrive in early-to-mid May. Galaxy S23, S22, and mid-range A, M, and F devices can expect their updates through May and June. The full rollout should wrap up before Samsung kicks off One UI 9 beta testing, which is anticipated for the Galaxy S26 series later in 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Google Pixel Watch 4
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