Following the initial release of the One UI 8.5 Beta for the Galaxy S25 lineup, Samsung has launched the second beta update, bringing important bug fixes and expanding availability to two additional countries. Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users in Poland and India can now participate in the beta program, experiencing the latest enhancements ahead of the stable release.
One UI 8.5 Beta 2 Focuses on Stability and Bug Fixes
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta update, weighing just over 1.1 GB, aims to improve system stability and resolve various issues reported by early testers. Key fixes and improvements include:
- Enabled dual recording and single take mode via Camera Assistant settings
- Resolved intermittent initialization problems in the quick panel settings on boot
- Corrected icon spacing and location issues in the quick panel menu screen
- Fixed an issue where photos organized into gallery group folders moved to the first album page
- Eliminated stuttering when accessing the More View menu during calls
- Addressed occasional rebooting problems
- Resolved the volume up button being unresponsive under certain conditions
- Fixed sound issues during calls when connected to Bluetooth car kits
- Improved stability when using multiple third-party apps simultaneously
- Overall software stabilization through updates to various apps, including the camera
Additionally, this beta update includes the December 2025 Android security patch, ensuring enhanced protection for users.
Expanded Access: Poland and India Join the Beta Program
Initially limited to select regions, the One UI 8.5 Beta program for the Galaxy S25 series has now been extended to include users in Poland and India. Owners in these countries can download and test the beta software, gaining early access to upcoming features based on Android 16. Samsung continues to prepare its devices for the anticipated Galaxy S26 series launch, which will incorporate many of these improvements.
Community Feedback: One UI 8.5 Beta Experience
Current poll results show that 50% of participants have already installed the beta, 33.33% prefer not to use beta software, 16.67% indicated it is not available in their country, while no one has yet planned to try it.
Why Is the Beta Still Limited?
Despite growing availability, Samsung has maintained a relatively cautious rollout of the One UI 8.5 Beta. This approach helps ensure bugs are identified and resolved in smaller batches of users before opening the beta to a wider audience. The company's focus remains on delivering a smooth and polished experience ahead of the official stable release.
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