Samsung has started rolling out the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S23 FE, with the first wave landing in South Korea. The build sits on Android 16 QPR2 and carries firmware ending in ZZDP, signaling another round of internal refinement before the software reaches a wider audience.
This latest beta is less about new visual changes and more about making everyday use feel smoother. Samsung has focused the update on areas that can affect routine tasks, including privacy, phone calls, camera behavior, Bluetooth stability, and touch responsiveness.
Call handling gets attention
One of the most noticeable fixes in this beta targets incoming calls. Samsung says it has addressed an issue where the incoming call screen could appear late or even show up as black in certain situations.
That type of glitch affects a basic phone function and can create unnecessary frustration when a call arrives. The company also corrected an error related to proximity release during calls, which is important for keeping in-call behavior consistent when the device is brought close to the ear.
Camera and wireless stability are also improved
The changelog also points to a fix for a green line appearing while recording 4K HDR video with the camera in certain apps. While no technical detail was given, the update suggests Samsung is continuing to polish camera stability beyond standard use cases.
Bluetooth received a fix as well, with Samsung addressing a crash issue tied to the wireless connection stack. That kind of problem can affect accessories such as earbuds, headphones, and other devices that rely on Bluetooth pairing.
Touch input and privacy receive updates
Another item on the list is a malfunction involving multi-touch after using the accessibility expansion feature. Touch issues can interfere with navigation, typing, and app interaction, so fixing this problem should help restore more reliable input behavior.
Samsung also added a privacy warning function in this beta. The change shows that user control over app activity remains part of the company’s system-level tuning, even as the main emphasis stays on bug fixes and stability improvements.
What the changelog includes
According to the changelog translated from Korean into English and shared by Tarun Vats, the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S23 FE includes the following changes:
- Added privacy warning function.
- Fixed the incoming call screen being slow to load or appearing black in certain cases.
- Fixed the proximity release error during calls.
- Fixed a green line appearing when recording 4K HDR video with the camera in certain apps.
- Fixed a Bluetooth crash issue.
- Fixed a multi-touch malfunction after using accessibility expansion.
The list shows that Samsung is not only adding minor system features but also closing bugs tied to some of the most frequently used functions on the phone. That kind of work is typical in a beta phase, when software is still being tuned based on feedback and internal testing.
For now, the rollout remains limited to South Korea, and no timeline has been shared for expansion to other markets. The phased approach is consistent with Samsung’s beta strategy, where initial availability is used to monitor stability before a broader release is considered.
The appearance of the second One UI 8.5 beta also indicates that Samsung continues to actively refine the Galaxy S23 FE software experience. With firmware ending in ZZDP, the current priority appears to be tightening core performance in calls, Bluetooth, camera use, touch handling, and privacy-related controls.
