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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series. | Image by PhoneArena
Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program earlier this year for the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7, bringing a refreshed take on Galaxy AI and a more conversational Bixby. Now, that same experience is opening up to more devices through a growing beta program.
One UI 8.5 beta now open to more Galaxy devices
Samsung is opening up its One UI 8.5 beta to a bigger group of Galaxy owners, and the list of supported devices has grown quite a bit. One UI is Samsung's custom version of Android, and version 8.5 is all about making Galaxy AI feel more useful day to day, with a smarter, more conversational Bixby leading the charge. According to Samsung's announcement, here's what's now eligible for the beta in the US.
You can sign up through the Samsung Members app, and more devices are expected to join the program in April.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available for up to $720 off
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been announced, bringing a Privacy Screen feature, insanely fast processor, and multiple Galaxy AI enhancements. Right now, you can save up to $720 at the Samsung Store with eligible trade-ins. You also get 15% off the Buds 4 series with your purchase. Alternatively, you can get $150 credit for add-ons, no trade-in required.
The Galaxy S26+ is now available for up to $480 off
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The Galaxy S26+ is here, bringing improved software and a more powerful processor. The device can now be yours for up to $480 off with eligible device trade-ins. Users also get 15% off the Buds 4 series with their purchase. The official store gives you a $150 credit for add-ons without trade-ins.
The Galaxy S26 is currently available at the Samsung Store with an exciting trade-in discount. Right now, you can buy the model with a $380 maximum price cut. Samsung also gives you 15% off the Galaxy Buds 4 or the Buds 4 Pro with your smartphone purchase.
The Samsung Members app is where you can sign up for the beta. | Image by Samsung
If you've been sitting on a Galaxy S24 or a Tab S11 and wondering when your turn was coming, this is it. One UI 8.5's Galaxy AI features are genuinely worth trying, particularly the updated Bixby. It's a lot more natural to talk to than older versions, and for anyone who gave up on Bixby years ago, it might actually be worth another shot.
Beyond Bixby, this expansion shows Samsung is serious about keeping older devices in the loop. Apple has always gotten credit for long software support on iPhones, and Samsung has been steadily stepping up on that front. Rolling out a beta like this to devices from a couple of generations back is a good sign for Galaxy owners who don't upgrade every year.
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Just keep in mind it's still a beta, so the occasional bug or hiccup is part of the deal.
Now that One UI 8.5's beta is expanding, what are you most curious to try first?
Should you sign up?
Honestly, if you like being among the first to try new things and a glitch here and there doesn't stress you out, go for it. The Samsung Members app makes signing up straightforward, and there's something fun about getting a peek at software before it's fully cooked.
If your phone is your lifeline for work or you just can't afford any disruptions, though, sitting tight until the stable release is the smarter move. We'll keep following the rollout, so stay tuned for more.
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