Samsung releases the eighth One UI 8.5 beta on Android 16 QPR2 for Galaxy S25

By Harriet L. Whitmore 3 November 2026 at 02:55 1 min read

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Samsung keeps pushing out betas as users wait for the final release
One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25: build details
When will the One UI 8.5 beta programme end?

Samsung keeps pushing out betas as users wait for the final release

Samsung has rolled out the eighth beta build of One UI 8.5, based on Android 16 QPR2, for the Galaxy S25 smartphone range. The update is already being distributed in Germany for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25: build details

The download size is 928.84 MB, and the firmware version is S93xBXXU8ZZCD. Going by Samsung’s previous rollout pattern, after Germany the update may gradually appear in other markets where the One UI beta programme is available.

When will the One UI 8.5 beta programme end?

Samsung has been releasing One UI 8.5 beta versions for the Galaxy S25 line for quite some time, but many owners are still waiting for the official public release. At the moment, there is no confirmed information on when the beta-testing programme will be completed.

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Harriet L. Whitmore

Harriet L. Whitmore is a UK-based device repair specialist with over a decade of experience diagnosing and restoring smartphones, tablets, and laptops. She writes for theirepair.co with a focus on practical troubleshooting, parts quality, and sustainable repair choices that extend the life of everyday tech. Her interests include right-to-repair policy, data-safe repairs, and helping customers understand what a reliable service looks like.

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