One UI 8.5 Stable Rollout Timeline Tipped for Galaxy S25 and More Devices

It’s been a really long time since Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 beta program. Back in December, the Galaxy S25 started picking up the beta software, and since then, it has only expanded. As of today, the One UI 8.5 beta is available on nearly two dozen Galaxy phones and tablets, and Samsung has rolled out ten rounds of beta updates for the Galaxy S25.

Galaxy S25 to get One UI 8.5 stable update starting April 30

And there’s finally some good news. According to Alfatürk, the One UI 8.5 stable update will start rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series on April 30 (Thursday) or May 1 (Friday). As is often the case, the tipster says the update will first roll out in Korea, followed by a global release on May 4 (Monday).

A few days ago, what could be the final changelog for the Galaxy S25 series’ One UI 8.5 stable update also leaked online. It confirms a number of changes and additions coming with the stable release, which you can read about in detail here.

There are quite a few Galaxy devices waiting for the One UI 8.5 stable update. The tipster adds that many of them will get it between May 4 and May 30. In other words, May could be a busy month for updates, and hopefully, devices won’t have to wait too long.

As usual, you can keep an eye on our coverage, as we’ll report every rollout as it happens, including region-wise availability, update sizes, and any last-minute changes Samsung might push. We’ll also flag any bugs or issues users run into after installing the update, along with potential fixes and workarounds, so you know exactly what to expect.