Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for a while, though not everything is going to plan. But now we have a detailed list of what to expect from the next major update.
Tarun Vats has posted a leaked changelog for One UI 8.5. There will be improvements to DeX, e.g. the size and position of app windows will be remembered. The battery will get a new, more detailed info screen with remaining time, charging status and daily usage reports for the past week. Adding to this is the improved Power Saving mode that will offer a choice between Standard and Maximum saving levels.
Leaked Samsung One UI 8.5 changelog
Samsung will offer new ways to share your data. For example, Quick Share will have a receive-only mode that will allow only devices signed into your Samsung or Google account to send files to your phone. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Quick Share will use face recognition and suggest sharing photos with the people who are in them.
Cross-device features include storage sharing – you will be able to access files on your Samsung tablet and PC from your Samsung phone and vice versa. You can even use your Samsung TV to view files from your phone (which will be an easy way to browse your photos and videos at home).
Leaked Samsung One UI 8.5 changelog
All of this is probably related to the move away from Microsoft OneDrive and towards the Samsung Cloud. It’s not just that, though, you will be able to mirror your phone’s screen on your TV and other Samsung devices.
Additional Auracast features will be added in One UI 8.5, including the option to broadcast your voice to supported headsets and speakers.
Leaked Samsung One UI 8.5 changelog
There are AI updates in store, of course. Bixby will be better at changing settings and accessing features. It will be smarter when answering your questions too (plus, there will be a conversation history). The Galaxy AI Photo Assist editor will be able to generate and edit images without forcing you to save every iteration, which should speed up the process. And if you go too far, the edit history will let you pick your favorite version.
There are a lot more features in the changelog – from customization options to theft-protection features, plus several Samsung Health improvements.
Leaked Samsung One UI 8.5 changelog
One UI 8.5 will likely debut with the introduction of the Galaxy S26 series in late January. Eligible phones from the Galaxy S, Z, A and other series will get it as an update, but the timeline is anyone’s guess at the moment.
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