Trending Now - Samsung Begins Stable One UI 8.5 Update for Galaxy S25 Users

WHO:

Android Authority - Samsung is the company rolling out the update.

Forbes - Galaxy smartphone owners are the users receiving the update.

WHAT:

Android Authority - The stable One UI 8.5 update is now available to Galaxy S25 users in the US, with version numbers S938USQU9CZDP/S938UOYN9CZDP.

Forbes - One UI 8.5 brings new features such as AirDrop compatibility via Quick Share, enhanced Photo Assist, Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, and Call Screening, which are available for Galaxy S and foldable phones released after 2024.

Droid Life - The update includes builds of F966USQU9BZDN for Galaxy Z Fold 7, F766USQU9BZDP for Galaxy Z Flip 7, and S938USQU9CZDP for Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Forbes - The global rollout of One UI 8.5 is expected to happen on May 11, with users in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions receiving the update.

Forbes - Samsung's global announcement stated that One UI 8.5 will begin rolling out in Korea starting May 6, with additional regions to follow.

SamMobile - The complete list of devices starting to receive the stable One UI 8.5 update includes Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 series.

Forbes - Samsung's global announcement was mirrored by regional announcements, with some “explicitly committing to a May 11 rollout date," even referencing the affected regions.

Forbes - The update is now starting to land on phones in the U.S. and Europe.

Forbes - Beta testers in India, Korea, Germany, the U.K., China, and Poland are also now receiving the stable release of the OS update.

Forbes - The global rollout of One UI 8.5 is expected to happen on May 11, with users in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions receiving the update.

Forbes - Users in Spain, Canada, Serbia, and Norway have reported receiving the update in the last few hours.

SamMobile - The update will also be available to select Galaxy A-series models, although the timeline for these devices is not specified.

Android Authority - The stable One UI 8.5 update is now available to Galaxy S25 users in the US with version numbers S938USQU9CZDP/S938UOYN9CZDP.

SamMobile - The Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were the first to receive the stable One UI 8.5 update.

Android Authority - Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update to Galaxy S25 users in the US.

Android Authority - The update is 4408.31 MB in size and includes the April security patch.

Forbes - One UI 8.5 brings security upgrades previously exclusive to the Galaxy S26 lineup.

Forbes - Samsung's global announcement stated that One UI 8.5 will begin rolling out in Korea starting May 6, with additional regions to follow.

WHERE:

Forbes - Users in Spain, Canada, Serbia, and Norway have reported receiving the update in the last few hours.

Android Authority - The update is being rolled out to Galaxy S25 users in the US.

Forbes - The update was first released in Korea.

WHEN:

Forbes - One UI 8.5 began rolling out in Korea on May 6.

Forbes - The update is set to roll out in Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan on May 11.

WHY:

Forbes - The update aims to provide Galaxy S25 users with security features and settings that enhance user control and protection.

HOW:

SamMobile - Eligible users can install the update by heading to Settings > Software update on their device, with those upgrading from One UI 8 expected to download a package that is several gigabytes in size.

SamMobile - Eligible users will be able to install the update by heading to Settings > Software update on their device.

Forbes - Users can check for the One UI 8.5 update by navigating to Settings > Software Update on their devices.

SamMobile - Eligible users can install the update by heading to Settings > Software update on their device. Users upgrading from One UI 8 can expect an update package that is several gigabytes in size.

Android Authority - The update is being rolled out in phases, starting with specific Galaxy S25 models and expanding to older Galaxy phones soon.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 06:02 UTC)

The stable One UI 8.5 update is now rolling out to Galaxy S25 users in the US, along with specific builds for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. This update introduces exciting new features like AirDrop compatibility through Quick Share, enhanced Photo Assist, Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, and Call Screening, and users in countries including Spain, Canada, Serbia, and Norway have already started receiving it. To install the update, eligible users can go to Settings and select Software update, with those upgrading from One UI 8 expecting to download a sizable package.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Samsung has announced that the global rollout of One UI 8.5 is set to begin, with users in the U.S., Europe, and other regions expected to receive the update on May 11. The update is already landing on devices like the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 series, with beta testers in countries such as India, Korea, and Germany also starting to receive it. Eligible users can install the update by navigating to Settings and selecting Software update on their devices.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 19:29 UTC)

The global rollout of One UI 8.5 is set to begin soon, with users in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions expected to receive the update. In recent hours, users in Spain, Canada, Serbia, and Norway have already reported getting the update on their devices. Those looking to check for the One UI 8.5 update can do so by navigating to Settings and then Software Update on their devices.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 17:42 UTC)

The stable One UI 8.5 update is now rolling out to Galaxy S25 users in the US, with version numbers S938USQU9CZDP and S938UOYN9CZDP. This update is also available for the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with a range of other devices including the Galaxy S24 and S23 series. Eligible users can install the update by going to Settings and selecting Software update, and those upgrading from One UI 8 should be prepared for a package that is several gigabytes in size.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 11:56 UTC)

Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update to Galaxy S25 users in the US, which is a significant upgrade at 4408.31 MB that includes the April security patch and new security features previously exclusive to the Galaxy S26 lineup. This update began its rollout in Korea on May 6 and is set to expand to regions including Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan on May 11. The phased rollout will start with specific Galaxy S25 models and will eventually include older Galaxy phones to enhance user control and protection.