Samsung has expanded its next big One UI beta update to more devices

What you need to know

• Samsung has expanded One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices including the S23, Fold 5, Flip 5, and A36.
• The beta is being released in phases in regions like India, Korea, UK, and US
• One UI 8.5 brings new icons, redesigned apps, improved quick settings, and more lock screen customizations.

If you’ve been waiting to try Samsung One UI 8.5 on your old Galaxy device, you’re in luck, as Samsung has started expanding the beta to more devices in several regions.

As shared Samsung in a blog postThe company has started rolling out the One UI 8.5 beta to more devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 FE, and even the Galaxy A36. This is the first time Samsung is rolling out beta updates for A series devices, as these usually only get stable releases.

The update is available in select regions including India, Korea, UK, and US. Samsung says this is a phased rollout, so it may take some time to reach your devices. If you have an eligible phone, you can enroll through samsung member app and then go and check for updates Settings > Software Update > Check for Updates.

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One UI 8.5 brings several new features, including updated icons, redesigned apps, a more customizable quick settings panel, and additional lock screen customization options. It also has features like shared storage, which lets you access files on your Galaxy phone directly through the Samsung TV.