Samsung has started preparing the One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 series, marking an important step toward the next major software upgrade. With the Galaxy S26 series expected to debut with One UI 8.5 out of the box, Samsung is now shifting attention to older flagship models, including the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 lineup.
Samsung Begins One UI 8.5 Development for the Galaxy S24
Although Samsung has not officially announced the rollout plans, strong evidence shows that One UI 8.5 development for the Galaxy S24 series is already underway. Recently, the first internal build of One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S25 was spotted, and now the Galaxy S24 lineup is joining the queue.
According to trusted tipster Tarun Vats, Samsung has uploaded the first One UI 8.5 beta build for Galaxy S24 models on its server. The firmware carries version S928BXXU4DYL5, though access is currently restricted to developers. This confirms that Samsung is actively preparing the update, even if a public beta program has not yet been confirmed.
Will There Be a One UI 8.5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24?
At this time, it remains unclear whether Samsung will open a public One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series. Given the time and resources required—and with One UI 9.0 also in development alongside the next Android OS upgrade—a beta program seems unlikely. However, the existence of internal testing suggests that a stable rollout may not be too far off.
What to Expect from One UI 8.5 on Galaxy S24
Although Samsung has not shared official changelogs, One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 is expected to bring a series of enhancements, including:
- New and improved AI-powered features
- UI and visual refinements
- Smoother animations and better system optimization
- Bug fixes and overall performance improvements
These updates are part of Samsung’s continued effort to enhance user experience on its flagship devices.
Conclusion
The arrival of the first internal build confirms that One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 is in active development. While the release timeline and beta availability remain uncertain, more details should surface as Samsung approaches the launch of the Galaxy S26 series.
Stay tuned for more updates on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S24 as Samsung progresses with testing and prepares for the next big release.
