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Samsung launches One UI 8.5 on A56, extends to mid-range models.

5/18/2026

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5

Samsung Electronics launched the third wave of One UI 8.5, updating the Galaxy A56 in South Korea.
Samsung says the rollout will reach other regions within a few days.
Samsung will extend One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A55, A36, A35 and other mid-range models in weeks.
One UI 8.5 adds refreshed visuals, smoother animations, new AI features and stronger security, while advanced AI stays flagship-only.

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Samsung Launches

Samsung launched the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra on 12 May 2026.
Beta enrollment runs via the Samsung Members app in South Korea, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India and Poland.
One UI 9 adds smarter security that warns, blocks, suggests removal of high-risk apps and offers live threat detection.
A stable One UI 9 for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 is planned for the Unpacked event on 22 July 2026.

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Samsung Deploys Patch

May 2026 security patch fixing 40 vulnerabilities reached mid-range and rugged Galaxy devices, excluding flagships and foldables.
A U.S. hotfix for One UI 9 beta was released, while the April 2026 patch covering 47 vulnerabilities continued rolling out to more devices.
One UI 8.5 stable expanded this week to the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, while Samsung may begin a rollout for 2024 flagships and foldables next week.

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5

Samsung Electronics launched the third wave of One UI 8.5, updating the Galaxy A56 in South Korea.
Samsung says the rollout will reach other regions within a few days.
Samsung will extend One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A55, A36, A35 and other mid-range models in weeks.
One UI 8.5 adds refreshed visuals, smoother animations, new AI features and stronger security, while advanced AI stays flagship-only.

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