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TL;DR
- Samsung has rolled out Ocean Mode for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- The underwater photo-taking mode arrived as part of the latest update to Expert RAW in One UI 8.5 beta.
- Ocean Mode was not available to the general public before the launch of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
In early 2025, Samsung introduced a unique Photo Mode for the Galaxy S24 Ultra to improve underwater photos. This feature was called ocean modeAnd it was created specifically to help oceanographers with coral reef restoration. While the feature was not initially available to the general public, the tech giant decided to include it in the Expert Raw app for Galaxy S26 Ultra owners. Now this feature has reached the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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If you have a Galaxy S25 Ultra running One UI 8.5 beta, you may have the Expert RAW update waiting for you. This update (version 5.0.08.2), spotted by sammobileOcean Mode has been introduced in last year’s Samsung flagships.
For those unfamiliar with this feature, Ocean Mode provides automatic color correction and reduces motion blur. It also offers an interval shooting option that takes continuous shots at two-, five- or 10-second intervals. As mentioned earlier, this feature was originally designed for oceanographers, but now you’ll be able to try it out yourself.
Before you dive into the ocean to run Ocean Mode at your own pace, you should keep in mind the limitations of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s IP rating. The S25 Ultra has an IP68 rating, which means it protects against dust and prolonged submersion in water under pressure. However, this refers to protection against freshwater, not saltwater. Submerging your phone in salt water may damage its watertight seal.
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