Samsung One UI 8.5 brings new AI tools, smoother performance, UI changes, and more. Full changelog here.
Quick Summary
- Smoother animations & UI improvements
- Galaxy AI 2.0 system-wide integration
- New lock screen widgets and wallpapers
- Improved low-light camera performance
- Better battery and thermal optimization
- Enhanced multitasking for foldables
- Updated Samsung apps & Good Lock modules
- Improved privacy and security controls
UI & Visual Improvements
Samsung refined animations and transitions to make the UI feel faster and more fluid. Icons, widgets and AOD elements now look cleaner and more consistent across the system.
What’s new:
- Faster animations when opening/closing apps
- Updated system icons with softer design
- New AOD clock styles and motion wallpapers
- Improved widget rounding and layout
Lock Screen & Home Screen Upgrades
One UI 8.5 introduces new customization features for users who love personalized setups.
Highlights:
- New lock screen widgets (health, weather radar, music visualizer)
- AI-generated wallpapers
- Smarter home screen suggestions
Galaxy AI 2.0 Features
Galaxy AI becomes more powerful and integrated in everyday tasks.
- AI Live Translate 3.0: Faster, offline support, more languages
- AI Photo Assist: Auto-remove objects, fill backgrounds, enhance photos
- AI Text Tools: Summaries, rewrites, translations inside Notes and Browser
- AI Call Assist: Clearer voice modes for business or casual calls
Camera & Gallery Improvements
- Better low-light photography
- Faster autofocus for moving subjects
- New AI video stabilization mode
- Improved portrait video edge detection
- Smarter gallery albums and AI tagging
Multitasking & Foldable Enhancements
Foldable users see big functional upgrades.
- Improved taskbar with more recent apps
- Better split-screen multitasking
- Flex Mode shortcuts and gestures
- Drag & drop between apps made smoother
Performance, Battery & Stability
- Better RAM management and faster app switching
- AI-based battery optimization
- Improved cooling and thermal control for gaming
- Reduced background drain
Samsung Apps & Good Lock Updates
- Good Lock gets new AI Theme generator
- Keyboard gets smarter prediction and grammar correction
- Samsung Internet adds faster loading & AI article summary
- Samsung Health improves sleep tracking accuracy
Privacy & Security Improvements
- Clearer permission dashboard
- Auto-delete clipboard
- New private photo sharing settings
- Faster monthly security patches
Supported Devices
Eligible Models include:
- Galaxy S26 / S25 / S24 series
- Galaxy S23 series (partial features)
- Z Fold 7 / Flip 7
- Z Fold 6 / Flip 6
- Galaxy A55, A35, A54, A34
- Galaxy Tab S10 & S9 series
How to Prepare for the Update
- Backup your phone (Samsung Cloud or Google Drive)
- Keep at least 6GB free storage
- Charge above 50% before installing
- Check if carrier updates are available in your region
Conclusion
Samsung One UI 8.5 is a polished upgrade that focuses on AI, smoother UI, camera improvements and better battery life. Whether you're using a flagship, foldable or mid-range Galaxy device, this update makes the Samsung experience smarter, faster and more refined.
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