Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8.5 Beta 3 With Big Bug Fixes and Security Patch

Samsung — Samsung has released the third beta of its upcoming One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra, bringing essential bug fixes, system stability improvements and the January 2026 security patch to users. 0

The full update weighs around 1.2 GB and addresses issues such as lock-screen clock errors, gallery lag and widget reliability — items that early testers flagged in previous beta releases. 1

This beta is currently available in markets including South Korea, the U.S., Germany and India, and users enrolled in the One UI 8.5 beta programme can download it via Settings → Software update. 2

Why it matters: Samsung’s faster beta cadence suggests the stable One UI 8.5 release could be closer than expected, possibly aligning with upcoming flagship launches in early 2026. 3