Exciting Updates for Galaxy Owners: One UI 8.5 Brings S26 Features to Older Models

Samsung is gearing up Galaxy phone users for a thrilling experience as it rolls out One UI 8.5, bringing some of the best features from the upcoming Galaxy S26 series to older devices. First introduced for the Galaxy S25 on May 6, the stable rollout commenced globally on May 11, unveiling significant enhancements for its user base.

More Devices Follow the Lead

Initially, the Galaxy S25 series led the way, but it isn’t the sole lineup benefitting from this upgrade. According to notable leaker Tarun Vats, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are also receiving the update. The latest firmware version for these devices is F966BXXU9BZDP, with a download size of 617.72MB. It is important to note that users participating in the Beta program are among the first to receive this update.

Older Models Receive Updates Sooner Than Anticipated

The rollout of One UI 8.5 for older models has come earlier than expected, which is great news for Galaxy users longing for new features.

The S26 Moves Forward

On another front, the Galaxy S26 is set to be the first to trial the latest software updates, with its users likely to experience the anticipated One UI 9 soon.

Features Galore for Galaxy Users

The current rollout has added a host of features, including AirDrop functionality, Call Screening, and several others that were previously exclusive to the S26 lineup and beta testers only. The updates are designed to enrich the user experience across various Galaxy devices.