Samsung has started pushing One UI 8.5 beyond its newest devices, and the first wave is centered on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series. For owners of those phones, the rollout signals that a long beta cycle for older premium flagships is finally moving into the stable stage.
The update is beginning in Korea first, with other regions expected to follow over the next several days and weeks. That phased approach suggests Samsung is still watching for issues before expanding availability more widely.
Premium phones are at the front of the queue
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 lineups are the main focus of this rollout. Both families sit at the heart of Samsung’s flagship user base, so bringing One UI 8.5 to them marks an important step in the software’s wider release.
The long-running beta program for older flagship devices has reportedly been active since December. With the stable version now arriving, Samsung is closing out a testing phase that many users have been waiting to see finish.
Foldables and tablets are included too
Samsung is not limiting the update to standard smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6 are also part of the rollout.
Premium tablets are receiving attention as well, with the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S10 models listed among the devices getting the update. That broader spread shows One UI 8.5 is being pushed across Samsung’s premium ecosystem rather than to a single product category.
A wider software release across the flagship range
One UI 8.5 already arrived on the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at launch. With the update now reaching older flagship phones, foldables, and tablets, Samsung is extending its newest interface across a much larger part of its premium lineup.
That matters for users who have been waiting longer for the stable release outside the latest devices. The rollout also points to Samsung’s preference for keeping distribution controlled at first, then expanding once the initial release appears stable.
What users can expect next
Because the rollout is not happening everywhere at once, availability will vary by market. Users outside Korea may not see the update immediately, and the timing will depend on how the first wave performs.
For Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z series owners, and premium tablet users, the practical next step is to keep checking for system updates. If the early deployment continues without major problems, One UI 8.5 should reach more regions and more eligible devices in the near future.