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Samsung has begun a global rollout of the February 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S25 lineup (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge), with builds ending in BZB5 or AZB6; the update started in Korea and is expanding across Asia and Europe via Settings > Software update. This patch may be the last security update before Samsung begins rolling out One UI 8.5, though a release date for 8.5 remains unclear.
Samsung has released the sixth beta of One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) for the Galaxy S25 lineup (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra). The 568.07 MB update (firmware ZZAO) fixes six issues, including Bixby wake-up phrase, duplicate View Previous Image button in Gallery’s sketch feature, visibility tweaks for Now Bar/Now Brief cards, a crash when changing camera area settings in Display, lock screen style changes in Modes and Routines, and improved animation for notification cards. The beta is rolling out in India (the fifth beta there) with possible broader regional releases; users can check Settings > Software update > Download and install. Samsung also released the stable One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S26 yesterday, with rollout to eligible devices expected soon.
Samsung unveiled a beta of Bixby in One UI 8.5 that functions as a conversational device agent, enabling natural-language control of Galaxy devices and embedded live web search within Bixby’s interface, with examples like keeping the screen on and directly adjusting settings; availability is in select markets (Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US) with broader expansion planned, and language/support details plus privacy considerations apply.
Samsung has released One UI 8.5 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S25 lineup in India (firmware ZZAN, about 553MB), with a changelog showing only a Bixby version update. This marks the fourth Indian beta and fifth globally, suggesting a targeted fix ahead of the stable 8.5 rollout tied to the Galaxy S26 launch in Feb 2026, after which the update will reach other devices.
Samsung is expected to hold its February 2026 Unpacked event (Feb. 25 in San Francisco, online stream) ahead of MWC to debut the Galaxy S26 lineup, including the Ultra, with rumors of a possible Edge variant replacing the Plus, major camera and design upgrades (potential 200MP main sensor and a slimmer body), and a new M14 OLED display. The base S26/Plus may see camera tweaks and a larger display; processors could vary by region (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US/China, Exynos 2600 elsewhere). One UI 8.5 is anticipated, along with redesigned Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a teaser for AI glasses. In-store availability is expected in early March, and all details remain rumor until official confirmation.
Samsung’s February 2026 Unpacked is expected to reveal the Galaxy S26 family (S26, S26 Plus, and Ultra) with rumors of a new Edge variant, a 200MP main camera on the Ultra, a thinner design, and the M14 OLED display, plus regional processor differences (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US/China, Exynos 2600 elsewhere) and One UI 8.5. Buds 4 Pro are said to be in the works with a redesign, and Samsung may even tease AI glasses in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The event is likely Feb. 25 in San Francisco, with in-store availability in March."
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 line, paired with One UI 8.5, is set to include a native Privacy Display that obscures the screen from side angles, with official materials and leaks pointing to a Liquid Glass-inspired UI aesthetic ahead of the launch.
Samsung announced a refreshed Bixby for One UI 8.5 with improved context awareness and direct task execution. The updated assistant will be tested in the One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 in select markets and can surface live results via real-time web search (Perplexity) within the Bixby UI, keeping users in the app. A broader public rollout is planned alongside the first stable One UI 8.5 build around the Galaxy S26 launch.
Samsung has begun rolling out the January 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, starting in South Korea with a 404.35 MB update (firmware S92xNKSS4CZA1) that fixes 55 issues; broader regional rollout is expected in the coming days. The next major update will bring One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) with a redesigned UI and new features.
Rumors say Samsung’s One UI 8.5 could bring a major, kernel‑level upgrade (from 6.6.77 to 6.6.98) that makes Galaxy devices feel smoother and more responsive. The change is tied to the One UI 8.5 beta cycle (Beta 3 recently released with a 1.2GB download) and may appear in Beta 4 or as the official launch build for the Galaxy S25 series, following fixes like battery drain reported in earlier beta releases.
Samsung's Good Lock LockStar update (8.5.00.8) adds multiple unlock animation styles (Slide, Expand, Spread, Wave, Warp, Ripple) with customization options (shape, color, duration, interpolator) and introduces manual AOD brightness controls, a feature limited to devices with full-screen AOD wallpapers like the Galaxy S24. It also brings a new lock-screen text option for One UI 8.0, fixes fingerprint effects, and adds corner rounding for lock screen widgets.
Samsung has released the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for Galaxy S25 series, bringing security patches, performance improvements, bug fixes, and enhanced camera features like advanced Motion Photos control, with a stable release expected soon.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is reportedly very stable, matching the official release in smoothness, with plans for a full rollout in early 2026 alongside new features like enhanced animations, AI Photo Assist, and improved Bixby integration with Perplexity AI. The stable version is expected with the Galaxy S26 series in late February or early March.
A leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a Privacy Display in One UI 8.5, which makes the screen less visible from side angles to enhance privacy, potentially using advanced OLED technology, with automation options for activation.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta testing to include more Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy M56, F56, and A15 5G, with a stable release expected alongside the Galaxy S26 series next year. The update features a redesigned software update interface, UI enhancements, and improved user experience, while Samsung continues to address issues with the Galaxy Watch 4 series after initial rollout problems.