After extending the One UI 8.5 beta to Galaxy S23 and Galaxy A36. The South Korean smartphone maker released the One UI 8.5 beta 9 for the Galaxy S25 lineup. The update has been released two weeks after the eighth beta build. The incremental upgrade addresses a fresh set of issues alongside a couple of new additions.
Samsung is seeding the One UI 8.5 beta 9 to Galaxy S25 with firmware ending with the ZZD5 build number. The incremental update weighs around 870MB of download size. It will bump up the monthly security patch version to April 2026. As per the details shared by Samsung Enthusiast Tarun Vats, the update is available to S25 users in India, Germany, Korea, and the UK.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta update for the Galaxy S25 primarily focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements. It brings support for AirDrop connection with Apple Devices, 3 new camera filters, and bug fixes. You can check out the official changelog below.
One UI 8.5 Beta 9 for Galaxy S25 – Changelog
- Support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices
- Applied 3 new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, Blanc)
- Improved issue where Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects periodically
- Improved issue where the top part of the notification card was cut off
- Improved issue where the screen flickers and colors are distorted when changing zoom level during dual recording
- Improved stuttering issue whern entering gallery albums under certain conditions
- Improved issue where AOD time information was displayed incorrectly in certain situations
- Improved notification card UI when the device is rotated
- Improved issue where the lock screen briefly appeared during an incoming call before transitioning to the call screen
If you own a Galaxy S25 device and live in one of the eligible regions, you can update your device to the latest beta 9 update. If you haven’t already applied for the beta update, you can try registering for it through the Samsung Members app. It is recommended to back up your data before installing the update.
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