Samsung Galaxy Weekly Updates Roundup (April 12-19)

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This week was also busy with multiple One UI 8.5 beta releases. Samsung rolled out the first One UI 8.5 beta update for several A series phones, along with a few foldables and Fan Edition devices. At the same time, some models received newer beta builds. On the update side, the April 2026 security patch continued to expand to more devices across different regions. Last updated on April 19.

One UI 8.5 beta expands to more devices while April 2026 update rollout continues

Starting with the Galaxy S25 lineup, the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra received their ninth One UI 8.5 beta update in the US, after Samsung skipped the region last week. Newer beta builds have also appeared on test servers, which could arrive as the tenth beta update. It is expected to be the final beta release for the series, likely coming next week.

Moving to Samsung’s midrange offering, the Galaxy A series. Samsung has started the One UI 8.5 beta program for models like the Galaxy A35, A54 and A55 in select regions. Beta builds for these devices were spotted earlier, and the official rollout is now live to gather feedback and fix issues before the stable release, which could arrive next month.

Samsung’s 2023 foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, have also received their first One UI 8.5 beta update. These devices may get more beta updates soon to address early bugs.

The Galaxy S23 lineup entered the One UI 8.5 beta program last week. Its Fan Edition model, the Galaxy S23 FE, was initially left out but has now joined the beta program as well.

Other devices like the Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra are receiving their second One UI 8.5 beta update this week. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 have picked up their third beta update.

On the security side, Samsung focused on expanding the April 2026 security patch to more devices across regions. The update fixes 47 security vulnerabilities identified by Samsung, Google and its partners. It should expand to more regions soon.

Here is the list of Galaxy devices that received their April 2026 update this week:

S series

• Galaxy S26
• Galaxy S26+
• Galaxy S26 Ultra

• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra

Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4

A series

• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A37
• Galaxy A34

Tablets

• Galaxy Tab S10+
• Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

XCover series

• Galaxy XCover6 Pro

We track major regional rollouts and first updates for each device. If we missed anything, feel free to reach out on X @Mohammed_K_2010.

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 installing the package.

Written by

Mohammed Khatri

Mohammed Khatri is a tech writer at SammyGuru focused on Samsung's software side — tracking One UI updates, internal builds, and which Galaxy devices are next in line. He also covers early device leaks, certifications, and retail listings. Beyond tech, he has a keen interest in finance and automobiles, and enjoys exploring the latest trends and developments in both industries.

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