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by Mohammed Khatri | Apr 5, 2026 | One UI, Updates

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As we enter April, Samsung is preparing a major One UI 8.5 beta expansion. More devices have started appearing with One UI 8.5 beta builds on test servers, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A54. At the same time, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 have received their beta releases. Samsung has also begun rolling out the April 2026 security patch, while March and February 2026 updates continue expanding to more devices. The Galaxy A57 has also received its first update. Last updated on April 5.

One UI 8.5 beta testing expands while security patch updates roll out

The One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 is now officially live. Their successors, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, received it earlier, and now these models have joined in. Samsung is likely to release multiple beta updates as it continues testing and fixing bugs before the stable rollout.

The Galaxy S23 series, including the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra, has appeared with its first One UI 8.5 beta test builds. This suggests that a beta rollout could happen soon, possibly within the next week in regions like India, Korea, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Galaxy S23 FE has not appeared yet, but it could follow soon based on this year’s trend with other FE models.

In the foldable lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have also surfaced with their first One UI 8.5 beta builds. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE has also appeared with a beta build for the global variant, suggesting a rollout in select regions soon.

A series users may finally have something to look forward to. The Galaxy A35, A36 and A54 have appeared with their first One UI 8.5 beta builds, indicating that a beta release could be close. The Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A55 have not appeared yet but are expected to follow soon. There is still no clarity for the Galaxy A56.

The Galaxy S25 trio may receive multiple One UI 8.5 beta updates, possibly up to 10 releases, with testing expected to continue through April. While this may excite some users, it also suggests that the stable rollout could be delayed until early or mid-May, in-line with earlier expectations.

Security patch updates this week

On the security side, Samsung has started rolling out the April 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S26 series. The update is based on One UI 8.5 and has begun in South Korea, as expected, with other regions to follow soon. It mainly focuses on fixing bugs and improving security.

Samsung has also expanded the March 2026 security patch to more devices, bringing around 70 security fixes identified by Samsung, Google and partners. The list is as follows:

S series

Z series

A series

XCover series

Meanwhile, some devices have received the February 2026 security patch, which fixes 37 vulnerabilities. Here are the devices that received the February 2026 update this week:

The Galaxy A57 recently received its first update shortly after launch. Instead of the March patch, it comes with the January 2026 security patch, which includes 55 fixes. The update mainly focuses on improving stability and fixing early issues.

We track major rollouts and first updates for each device. If we missed any, feel free to reach out on X @Mohammed_K_2010. If the update hasn’t reached your device in your region yet, you should receive it soon.

To check for updates, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Once downloaded, tap Install now. Make sure your device has enough battery and is not overheating before starting the installation.

Overall, we can expect One UI 8.5 beta rollouts for devices like the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A54 in the coming weeks. We’ll keep you updated.