New tools streamline content creation
Samsung has introduced the One UI 8.5 beta program, bringing a range of enhancements designed to boost productivity, privacy and performance across Galaxy devices. The latest version focuses heavily on making content creation easier and more continuous. Users can now work with the updated Photo Assist feature without needing to save every individual version of an edit. All iterations appear in an edit history view, allowing users to select which results they want to keep once they finish.
Sharing content is also faster. Improvements to Quick Share allow the system to identify people in photos and suggest sending images directly to the relevant contacts. This reduces extra steps and makes sharing more intuitive across the Galaxy ecosystem.
Cross device connectivity gets smarter
One UI 8.5 introduces a series of features aimed at creating smoother interactions between Galaxy phones, tablets, PCs and TVs. One of the most notable additions is Audio Broadcast, which uses Auracast and LE Audio supported devices to share sound effortlessly with nearby listeners. Beyond streaming media, users can broadcast their own voice directly through the phone microphone, a useful feature for tours, meetings or group announcements.
Storage Share expands file access within the ecosystem by allowing files from other Galaxy devices to appear inside the My Files app. Users can also browse phone files from other Samsung devices, including televisions, creating a more fluid multi device workflow.
Stronger protection and clearer controls
Security receives a noticeable upgrade with One UI 8.5. Theft Protection helps safeguard phones and personal data if a device is lost or stolen. Failed Authentication Lock adds another safeguard by automatically locking the screen after repeated unsuccessful attempts to unlock it through fingerprint, PIN or password entry. Identity check has also been expanded to cover more system settings, giving users additional oversight and control.
Availability details
The One UI 8.5 beta program first rolls out to Galaxy S25 series users starting December 8 in select regions including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Korea, Germany and Poland. Eligible Galaxy users can apply to test the beta through the Samsung Members app.