I updated to One UI 8.5 and immediately changed 5 settings
Samsung has concluded the global rollout of One UI 8.5, introducing design changes and customization updates for users across its Galaxy device lineup.
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The brief
Samsung has finalized the distribution of the One UI 8.5 update, completing the process for all 44 confirmed devices in one month. The update includes modifications to app icon design and new tools for the Samsung Quick Panel.
Coverage from outlets such as Android Police, SamMobile, and TechCabal highlights both the new features available on models like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ongoing discussions regarding device eligibility. Reports confirm that the update has reached a broad range of models, including budget-friendly handsets, though coverage notes that some devices, such as the Galaxy S22, were omitted from the update list.
Future reports will likely track user reactions to specific setting configurations and further clarification regarding the exclusion of certain older models from the software release. Updates on device compatibility and performance for the newly updated handsets remain areas of focus.
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Quick answers
How many devices received the One UI 8.5 update?
According to coverage from Gizchina.com and SamMobile, the rollout is complete for all 44 confirmed Galaxy devices.
Did all Samsung phones receive the update?
No. Coverage from Gadget Hacks and TechCabal indicates that some models, specifically the Galaxy S22, were left off the update list.
How long did the distribution process take?
Reports from Samsung magazín state that the global distribution process was completed in one month.
Coverage (13)
- One UI 8.5 finally added the redesign tools my Samsung Quick Panel desperately needed Android Police · 152d ago
- Global distribution One UI 8.5 was a lightning-fast job. It took Samsung just a month Samsung magazín · 152d ago
- Samsung Galaxy Weekly Updates Roundup (June 8-14) SammyGuru · 152d ago
- One UI 8.5 missing features explained: Which Galaxy phones miss out TechCabal · 152d ago
- Samsung Updates Overview: Which Devices Received New Versions in Week 24 of 2026? Samsung magazín · 152d ago
- Samsung Completes One UI 8.5 Rollout for All 44 Confirmed Devices! Gizchina.com · 152d ago
- One UI 8.5 tips and features on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra SamMobile · 152d ago
- One UI 8.5 Update Galaxy S22: Why Samsung Left It Off the List Gadget Hacks · 152d ago
- Samsung One UI 8.5 rewrites design rules for App Icons Sammy Fans · 152d ago
- Samsung completes One UI 8.5 rollout for all confirmed Galaxy devices SamMobile · 152d ago
- Samsung Galaxy F15 receives the One UI 8.5 stable update GSMArena.com · 152d ago
- One UI 8.5 Hits Samsung’s Cheapest Galaxy Phones Forbes · 152d ago
- I updated to One UI 8.5 and immediately changed 5 settings MakeUseOf · 152d ago
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