Samsung is getting closer to unveiling the Galaxy S26 series, expected to launch later this month. The upcoming flagship lineup will ship with One UI 8.5 out of the box, making it the first set of devices to run the stable version of the software.
Ahead of the official launch, Samsung has been actively testing the update through its beta program. After releasing One UI 8.5 Beta 2 a few days ago, the company has now finalized One UI 8.5 Beta 3, which is ready for rollout.
One UI 8.5 Beta Program: Eligible Devices
For now, the beta program remains exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series. There’s no confirmation yet on whether additional devices will be added before the stable release, and Samsung is expected to maintain this limited rollout until One UI 8.5 officially debuts.
What’s New in One UI 8.5 Beta 3?
The One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update mainly focuses on bug fixes, performance optimizations, and system improvements. While no major new features have been officially announced, there may be subtle under-the-hood enhancements aimed at improving overall user experience.
Samsung is expected to release a build ending in ZZA3, which will be the third beta version of One UI 8.5.
One UI 8.5 Beta 3 Changelog
According to the changelog, the update includes the following fixes and improvements:
- Fixed a clock display issue on the lock screen
- Resolved problems with Favorites in the Phone app
- Fixed an issue where Now Briefing was not displaying
- Improved screen lag when using Live Effect in the Gallery app
- Addressed high power consumption caused by a specific app
- Enhanced the visibility of the search button on the widget addition screen
When Will One UI 8.5 Beta 3 Roll Out?
Although the update is now ready, Samsung has not yet started the rollout. The release is expected to go live within the next few hours or days, depending on region and carrier.
We’ll share updates as soon as One UI 8.5 Beta 3 becomes available to eligible users. For faster alerts and rollout news, keep an eye on official announcements and community channels.
source: Tarun Vats
