Samsung has been working on the One UI 8.5 software update for its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. We’ve seen leaks of what to expect from the new update. A new leak goes into specifics on what the One UI 8.5 will bring.
A popular tipster, @taruvats33 on X, shared the full changelog of the One UI 8.5 update ahead of the beta release for the Galaxy S25 series. One of the UI changes is inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26. The features also include a customizable Quick Settings panel.
Photo Assist and conversation history.
With Photo Assist, you can generate AI images using different Photo Assist features without saving each iteration. When you’re through, you can review all your creations in your history and pick your favourites. Going over past conversations with Bixby is now easier. You just need the slide panel in the Bixby app.
Connectivity
You can easily access your files from your other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs on your phone with the My Files app. The reverse is also possible, with you accessing your phone’s files on even your TV. There is also a shortcut option on your Home screen to instantly mirror your phone’s screen to a TV or other display device.
Battery and accessibility
The redesigned Battery settings let you see your battery usage clearly, with details like remaining time and charging status. The Power Saving feature has been improved with options to make your battery last longer without charging. You can choose Standard for moderate savings and customizable limits, or Maximum to turn off all non-essential features.
You can easily customise the quick panel to add, remove, reorder, and reorganise controls. You can select what part of your screen you want to capture in your screen recordings.
Quick Share
.You can prevent unwanted sharing requests by setting your Quick Share to only receive files from other devices signed in to your Samsung or Google account. Quick Share also recognises the people in the pictures you share, suggesting sharing directly with those friends.
The first One UI 8.5 beta is expected to go live this month, first launching in select regions including the US, UK, Korea, and Germany. Another beta is expected to arrive before the Galaxy S26 launch and expand availability to India and Poland.
