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title: "Samsung One UI 8.5 Rollout Starts: Galaxy S25 First (Full Device List)"
url: https://digitaltechbyte.com/samsung-one-ui-8-5-rollout-starts-galaxy-s25-first-full-device-list/
date: 2026-05-07
modified: 2026-05-07
author: "Brijesh Desai"
description: "Samsung One UI 8.5 rollout begins May 6—Galaxy S25 series first in Korea, global expansion follows. Android 16 base with Ambient Design, Perplexity Bixby, Call Screening for S24/Z Fold7/Tab S11...."
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  - "Galaxy Z Fold7 update"
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# Samsung One UI 8.5 Rollout Starts: Galaxy S25 First (Full Device List)

Samsung One UI 8.5 rollout begins May 6—Galaxy S25 series first in Korea, global expansion follows. Android 16 base with Ambient Design, Perplexity Bixby, Call Screening for S24/Z Fold7/Tab S11.

Samsung One UI 8.5 rollout kicks off May 6 in Korea for Galaxy S25 series, bringing Android 16 base, Ambient Design blur effects, Perplexity-powered Bixby, and Galaxy AI upgrades to flagships and tablets. Stable after months of beta, phased global deployment hits S24/Z Fold7/Tab S11 next.

One UI 8.5 Gallery showcases birthday Corgi photos with weather widget—subtle blur-based Ambient Design refresh.

## Rollout Schedule & Eligible Devices

**Phase 1 (May 6 - Korea)**:

- Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra / S25 Edge
- Galaxy Z Fold7 / Z Flip7

**Phase 2 (May 11+ Global)**:

- Galaxy S24 series / S24 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold6 / Z Flip6
- Galaxy Tab S11 series / Tab S10 series

**Later Phases (May-June)**:

- Galaxy S23 / S22 series
- Mid-range A/M/F series (A55+ expected)

Check Samsung Members app for your device.

## Top One UI 8.5 Features

**Visual Overhaul**:

- **Ambient Design**: Blur-based dynamic theming
- **Refined Icons**: Subtle depth, rounded edges

**Galaxy AI Upgrades**:

- **Perplexity Bixby**: Real-time web search integration
- **Call Screening**: AI handles spam calls
- **Photo Assist**: Object removal/relight
- **Creative Studio**: AI image generation
- **Audio Eraser**: Live noise cancellation

**Android 16 Base**: Battery optimizations, privacy dashboard.

## How to Get the Update

**Samsung Members App**:

- Open app → Software Update → Download
- Enable auto-check
- Battery >50%, WiFi recommended (3-5GB)

**Manual Check**:
Settings → Software Update → Download & Install

**Beta Testers**: Stable pushes automatically.

## Device Compatibility Table

| Series | Expected Timeline | Key Features Available |
| ------ | ----------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Galaxy S25** | May 6 (Korea) | Full AI suite |
| **Galaxy Z Fold7** | May 6 | Flex mode AI |
| **Galaxy S24** | Mid-May | Call Screening |
| **Tab S11** | Late May | Multitasking AI |
| **Galaxy A55** | June | Basic AI |

## What to Expect Regionally

Korea leads (May 6), followed by US/EU (May 11), India/SE Asia (May 15+). Carrier-locked devices lag 1-2 weeks.

**Feature Availability**:

- AI limited to S25/S24/Z series
- Ambient Design all eligible
- Perplexity Bixby select regions

Samsung One UI 8.5 rollout delivers Android 16 + AI polish to 2024-2026 flagships. S25 owners update first; S24/Z Fold7 follow soon. Check Members app daily—stable beats beta bugs.