Abba! Samsung rolls out Android 16 based One UI 8.5 update, which smartphone models will get the new upgrades? find out

• Many exclusive upgrades in the new update
• When will the Android 16-based update arrive?
• Update for Galaxy S24 series in late March or early April

Tech company Samsunghas launched a new smartphone series at an event organized by This new smartphone series has been launched with the name Galaxy S26. Along with this series, the company has also launched new earbuds. Not only this, the company also introduced the Android 16-based One UI 8.5 update at the event.

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The new update introduced brings many special upgrades. Which includes support for Now Nudge, better Circle to Search, upgraded Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity. Not only this, the new upgrade includes AI-powered creativity tools and enhancements in security. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 come with One UI 8.5 preloaded. So, the question now is when the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will get the Android 16-based update. There are many questions in the minds of users regarding this. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Know One UI 8.5 Release Timeline for Galaxy S25 Series, Galaxy S24 Series and Other Models

Samsung has not yet announced the date when the One UI 8.5 update will be officially released for its older generation flagships. But if leaks are to be believed, the One UI 8.5 update will be released for the Galaxy S25 series in early March. This update is currently in testing phase. It will be available for users soon.

Leaks suggest that the update for the Galaxy S24 series could be released in late March or early April. However, no official information has been given about this yet. As for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, reports suggest a ‘priority rollout’. This means, the device might get the update in the month of March. One UI 8.5 update will be released gradually for Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy S22 series. There is no official information yet on when the update will be released. Updates are available between April and June. After that, the Galaxy A, M and F series are likely to get the update gradually.

Which devices will get One UI 8.5 update?

If the reports released earlier are to be believed, the list of devices for which One UI 8.5 will be released has come out.

Samsung’s Galaxy S series will get a new update

Galaxy S25 series: S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge.

Galaxy S24 series: S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE.

Galaxy S23 series: S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE.

Galaxy S22 series: S22, S22+, S22 Ultra.

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Foldable: Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7, 6, 5 and 4 models are likely to get support.

Galaxy A, M, F series: A large collection of 2023-2026 models, including the A56/A36, M56/M36 and F56/F36, are expected to get the update.

tablet: Galaxy Tab S11/S10/S9/S8 Series.

Samsung has not yet made any official announcement regarding this. This information is based on leaks.