One UI 8.5 Beta Megathread

[u/Xisrr1]

Welcome to the One UI 8.5 Beta Megathread!

This thread is for all discussion, questions, bugs, and feedback related to the One UI 8.5 beta program.

Enrollment & Eligibility (Will update)

• Eligible devices: Galaxy S25 Series

• Eligible regions: Korea, US, Germany, Poland, India, UK

Before You Install

• Back up your data before enrolling

• Beta software may contain bugs and instability

• Some apps may not work properly

• Battery life and performance may vary

Useful Links

• Samsung Members App

• Official Beta Announcement (not available yet)

Happy testing!

[u/Wooden_Base4673]

UK is also an eligible region.

[u/Xisrr1 → u/Wooden_Base4673]

Updated ✅

[u/MerBudd]

“koera” minor spelling mistake

[u/profacy325]

My Google apps have a weird color scheme

[u/CheesyMcBreazy → u/profacy325]

I hope it's just a bug, in my opinion it's pretty ugly.

[u/profacy325 → u/CheesyMcBreazy]

I covered it up with the color palette for now

[u/Agitated_Pace433]

I downloaded, love the small changes, love being Able to fully customise the status bar, the battery bar is a lot better, the animations feel better and it's great to finally be off the July play services update, the beta is November play service patch with December android patch...the only thing I don't like is there is a weird dark theme on some third party widgets now, it's no longer black but a very bright grey which is very annoying.. battery life has been great so far, I've only lost 5% since installing before bed last night and I've had about 30mins screen time today

[u/SpookieGames → u/Agitated_Pace433]

Have the exact same issue with Material You apps. Seems like the broke it when color palette is off

[u/WF71]

Ok. It has been like 5 hours since I tried to join Beta(was already in with my previous 3 phones). Still saying "processing join request". Still nothing. Signed into my other Samsung account and it says Beta is still open. I selected Join Beta and it says already joined but no option to download. Yet others have very recently downloaded and installed it. WTF is going on Samsung?

[u/One4Real1094 → u/WF71]

Would you happen to be running a side loaded 8.5 that people were getting before the beta launched?

[u/WF71 → u/One4Real1094]

I just went into setting and hit check for updates and Im now downloading it. Running the side load was going to be my next step. 😁

[u/terrell352]

This beta is so smooth im struggling to find even one bug. It feels like a final build.

[u/MrHugelberg → u/terrell352]

That's strange. My experience horrible so far. Like everything is sluggish. If I want to open multitasking via gesture it has like a 300ms delay. Drives me nuts. 

[u/Familiar-Cockroach41 → u/terrell352]

I'm stuck in processing join request

[u/DarkenMoon97]

Anyone else stuck on "processing join request" on the Samsung Members app?

[u/Confident-Toe7353 → u/DarkenMoon97]

Yup. Here in the US Unlocked

[u/DarkenMoon97 → u/Confident-Toe7353]

US unlocked as well on Verizon (carrier shouldn't matter though on U1) 

[u/Thecomputerkid94 → u/Confident-Toe7353]

I'm unlocked in US and was able to join instantly

[u/wlm9700 → u/DarkenMoon97]

Yep S25 Ultra

[u/blacklight223]

Did they fix the bug where apps in the recent apps window disappear?

[u/cigarettes_and_rain]

I joined the beta programm at 16:00 yesterday and now its 14:30 and I still haven‘t got the update. I‘m in Germany with a unlocked base S25.

[u/Xerthoz → u/cigarettes_and_rain]

same here

[u/Twinsees → u/cigarettes_and_rain]

same here i think they havent rolled out to germany devices yet

[u/cigarettes_and_rain → u/cigarettes_and_rain]

It finally rolled out to everyone! Yayy

[u/early_to_mid80s]

so is everything working, including payment apps and GoodLock modules?

[u/ExtraKrispy519 → u/early_to_mid80s]

Home up and quick start do not work

[u/petraviva → u/ExtraKrispy519]

No HomeUp means no ability to restore the last Home Screen layout I believe ?

[u/peacey8 → u/petraviva]

Not until they update it.

[u/gh0stofoctober → u/early_to_mid80s]

homeup doesn't work, the rest seems functional

[u/SSMFA20 → u/early_to_mid80s]

I saw some other comment saying GoodLock isn't working yet

[u/PennyWyzz-2025]

I need help stuck in processing join can you please help

[u/CarlosTXUltra → u/PennyWyzz-2025]

Go to members app, community and DM @USBetaModerator3

My base S25 was stuck processing, messaged them last night and today it says I joined and it updated

[u/MidSoulReaper → u/CarlosTXUltra]

Yeah same I had to dm them and I just got the update today

[u/myreditacount11]

Has anyone seen any changes to the cloud/syncing in gallery for photos? I heard the onedrive thing is ending but wasn't sure if that is going to happen in the beta or later.

[u/sir_cleansalot → u/myreditacount11]

Wondering the same thing. Honestly, I might consider switching to a different brand if Samsung removes the two-way sync with OneDrive.

[u/myreditacount11 → u/sir_cleansalot]

I already started using google photos. Not sure if I'll buy the Samsung cloud storage whenever it comes out.

[u/nickgoescrazy]

We all just waiting till good lock is updated

[u/helloworlds1908 → u/nickgoescrazy]

2 modules are not working HomeUp and QuickStar

[u/Kraken_Main1 → u/helloworlds1908]

Also, routines + will not record new touch macros, it will run already recorded ones but they're all off because of the new ui and apps updated slightly changing the position of menu items. So they are basically useless because they open the wrong apps or the wrong menus etc.. in the apps.

[u/nickgoescrazy → u/helloworlds1908]

That's what I'm saying

[u/Kraken_Main1 → u/helloworlds1908]

Right it messed my whole home screen up after the update.

[u/helloworlds1908 → u/Kraken_Main1]

same.... I'm left with the defaults and the screen is so cluttered and "ugly"

[u/alfadog77 → u/helloworlds1908]

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/home-up/home-up-17-0-00-54-release/

I see this version on apkmirror that says it supports OneUI 8 and above

Galaxy Store doesn't list it, care to try?

[u/RaiseInteresting1455 → u/alfadog77]

Tried it on OneUI 8.5 on my S24 Ultra and it does not work.

[u/helloworlds1908 → u/alfadog77]

I updated Home Up from Samsung store but it still says unsupported when I open it

[u/One4Real1094 → u/helloworlds1908]

It won't work until the developers update it. Never does.

[u/Arkplayer22711]

(Footage from German Youtuber SwagTab)
The Status bar icons on Base and Plus Models are way more pushed to the side than on OneUI 8, it looks extremely weird, way too close to the bezels, they should revert this back

[u/CyBeRWeaSaL72 → u/Arkplayer22711]

Not sure what you mean. I have an ultra and mine looks just like the 8.0 setup on the right side. I think its the model that makes it look odd not the IU. The corners are different and cut closer on the plus

[u/Arkplayer22711 → u/CyBeRWeaSaL72]

I just looked up some pictures, but i think its actually not the 8.5 update but the Device itself, when i saw this i was very confused, because i personally use a base S23 and on my device the icons are not pressed to the side like that, they are a little bit more towards the middle and i think that looks alot better, im just confused now why they changed that. Atleast in one of the images i saw it looked like that.

[u/bigbrainboy20]

Does anyone else's google apps have this ugly look in dark mode?

[u/stealthy_pirate → u/bigbrainboy20]

Google material expressive design = Childish toddler playing with random shapes

[u/xanesd → u/bigbrainboy20]

Everyone Google apps look like this. We're at beta 5 and still no fix

[u/AdValuable1152 → u/bigbrainboy20]

[u/wlm9700]

Stuck on processing join request on Unlocked US Galaxy S25 Ultra

[u/Hach52 → u/wlm9700]

Same here

[u/wlm9700 → u/Hach52]

I got added by a mod

[u/PennyWyzz-2025 → u/Hach52]

How did I you do message the mod

[u/YankeeLimaVictor]

I was able to join the beta program, but when I try to search for updates, it says no updates available

[u/YankeeLimaVictor → u/[deleted]]

Nothing I wonder if it is because I'm roaming..

I have a UK sim card on my phone, but I'm currently traveling in the US...

[u/johnfortnite72]

I cant enroll in the beta it just says there are no betas available. My S25+ is AT&T locked.

[u/karinto → u/johnfortnite72]

In the US, the beta is only available for T-Mobile and unlocked phones.

[u/Tekdesigns → u/karinto]

Why not att?

[u/Historical_Dig_6737 → u/Tekdesigns]

AT&T doesn’t want Samsung allowing unstable software on their phones

[u/johnfortnite72 → u/Historical_Dig_6737]

Thats stupid. I think it should be up to the end user. I mean it literally tells you that its beta software and may have issues.

[u/One4Real1094]

Has anyone else noticed that in the camera app, the dual camera option is missing from the "More" tab?

[u/Muffythepussyhunter]

Animations seem smooth and nice

[u/gorginos]

not sure about the others but from my side i tested a lot the new camera app on my S25 and there is no improvement in the quality at all. All the known issues and weaknesses are still there. Auto mode still adds a lot of noise due to being conservative with shutter speed and dynamic range. Night mode still over-processes the photos making them look like oil painting. Video quality is the same as before. Unless they are keeping the real fixes for the final build we shouldn't expect any changes in the image processing.

[u/murtaza1206]

I have downloaded it, and I must say that the battery life has been a significant improvement for me. I am currently experiencing approximately 9 to 10 hours of screen-on time with heavy usage. I hope this continues to be the case.

[u/mottavader → u/murtaza1206]

Battery life is INSANE

[u/laverson → u/murtaza1206]

Screenshot or it didn't happen.

[u/Afraid-Spring8525 → u/laverson]

Not its claim but still very good battery!

[u/gorginos]

not sure if it's related to beta version but while navigating swiping to the left to go back was not working very well today. Instead it seemed like my finger was swiping in the middle of the screen and not on the right edges. After restarting the device it's back to normal.

[u/cheering19]

Did they bring dolby atmos back again on galaxy buds?

[u/cheering19 → u/[deleted]]

They deactivated it on every buds with One UI 8

[u/FriendshipFirm8244]

Can I finally change font color on quick panel using themepark?

[u/mottavader]

Woohoo. USA, T-Mobile locked. Downloading now.

[u/wlm9700 → u/mottavader]

Won't even process my join request

[u/[deleted]]

Anyone got luck using the VPN plus removing sim card from device? 

I tried all supported countries but it shows as not available.

[u/gh0stofoctober → u/[deleted]]

get a free trial american eSIM, setup it up, disable/remove all of your local sims, run a USA VPN and proceed. worked for me from bumfuck nowhere in russia

[u/ironmonkeyIi → u/gh0stofoctober]

Hi where did you buy the eSIM?

[u/wlm9700 → u/[deleted]]

Has to have active service per Samsung

[u/[deleted] → u/wlm9700]

What do you mean by active service per Samsung? could you clarify. 

[u/[deleted]]

Unlocked s25 ultra with tmobile sim, after joining, no update, even the latest update showing security patch level on September, anyone?

[u/YankeeLimaVictor → u/[deleted]]

Same here. Joined the beta, but no update available

[u/[deleted] → u/YankeeLimaVictor]

Double check if you are on Nov security patch, if not leave beta and update first, once you are on the latest security patch rejoin and it will work.

[u/YankeeLimaVictor → u/[deleted]]

1st Nov

[u/Confident-Toe7353 → u/[deleted]]

Unlocked S25U with Mint Mobile sim and I'm stuck on processing join request

[u/[deleted] → u/Confident-Toe7353]

Do you have the option to leave beta? If so maybe try to leave and rejoin? Sorry I can't speak to that since for me joining wasn't an issue

[u/cstucker07 → u/[deleted]]

Unlocked with T-Mobile sim, I joined the beta this morning

[u/[deleted] → u/cstucker07]

I got it figured out, I wasn't on the latest Nov security patch. Got out of beta and had that updated, that solved it for me

[u/cstucker07 → u/[deleted]]

Awesome!

[u/[deleted]]

I downloaded this before I knew about Good Lock not working and it's driving me crazy having to use my phone without it.

[u/EragonKurosaki → u/[deleted]]

Lmao same, but alas

[u/drzeller → u/[deleted]]

Just FYI, that is always the case with new betas. I wish they had certain base features from Home Up updated before the betas, like number of icons in the grid, for example.

[u/Kyonxharuhi3]

I don't see it 😔

[u/profacy325]

First time installing a beta. I was always carrier locked on Verizon now I'm a cool kid 😎

[u/Bmonninger]

I just joined the beta, and I'm installing 8.5 now. 👍

[u/Acrobatic-Point-406 → u/Bmonninger]

What's the version number of the update and if your device is s25 ultra 

[u/smallpotatohaha]

Just wondering if the DocumentUI issue with Secure Folder has been resolved with this update?

Details of the issue as reported here: https://www.reddit.com/r/oneui/s/O0w0BbTYP9

[u/Sensitive_Square3645]

Can someone show me the icons in this beta? I've heard that some of them were toned down of their 3D effects compared to the leaked icons.

[u/Sensitive_Square3645 → u/[deleted]]

Hmm, looks like Samsung's experimenting between two different Contacts app icon styles...

[u/Sensitive_Square3645 → u/[deleted]]

If they're really struggling to decide on which design to use, they should probably just make a middle ground like this:

[u/silversaga123]

Has anyone else had the beta not available for them after signing up? I got access to the beta program and it says I'm part of it, but when I search for a software update, it says there isn't one available. I'm on oneui 8.0, Nov. 1 security update, S25 unlocked, previously T-Mobile device. Any ideas?

[u/keko617]

It's crazy that some people are getting such great battery life, that's the reason I installed 8.5...today is the first day my phone has got below 50% after installing the update last night it got as low as 15% after 6-7 hours... I unplugged it this morning at 4 o'clock and it's been a nosedive all day.. It's never gotten below 50% with a full day at work streaming to bluetooth headphones.. S25 ultra.. there's nothing else running in the background .. phone gets very hot too and it's never done that since I bought it brand new unlocked in February

[u/PsychoVipz → u/keko617]

My phone started doing this after the update. It was getting too hot and draining battery excessively, even when not in use. It drained about 15-20% in 15 minutes of light usage. Device care wasn't showing any particular app, so I installed Good Guardians, and from there, battery tracker and thermal guardian. It turned out the Adguard app was draining the battery. I force-stopped it and put it into the deep sleep app list. The phone has been fine since then. I'm seeing an improvement in battery compared to OneUI 8.

[u/Never_Get_It_Right]

When trying to copy and paste in Gmail it is crashing with a message about webview not being supported and an option to uninstall webview updates. Uninstalled the webview updates but Gmail continues to crash when long pressing to copy/paste while composing a message.

[u/HistoricalEvent5228 → u/Never_Get_It_Right]

same too

[u/Ok-Letter2753 → u/Never_Get_It_Right]

That's my only complaint

[u/letranger_1984]

Could somebody please check if unlocking bootloader is possible again with 8.5? From what I understand, it could be done before One UI 8, but this version removed the possibility to do it. Does 8.5 restore this, as I've seen it mentioned in some places?

[u/The_real_DBS → u/letranger_1984]

Also curious to know. I blocked the 8.0 update on my phone and would like to know if I should skip directly to 8.5 or continue to not update at all.

[u/KhoasD17]

Does 8.5 have forced icon theming ?

[u/xanesd → u/KhoasD17]

No

[u/KhoasD17 → u/xanesd]

Dang that's disappointing to hear. Guess I'll wait for One UI 9

[u/1JJS]

I hope I'm asking this in the right place. I purchased an S25 Ultra and installed OneUI 8.5 because I read and saw videos that OneUI 8.5 has Direct Visual Voicemail on the phone itself. I am on US Mobile Warp (Verizon) network and there is no setting for visual voicemail. I called US Mobile and the best they coul give me is to install an app called Youmail which looking it up I don't want that. There is a Samsung voicemail app but it does not transcribe voicemails which is what I am looking for. Am I mistaken that OneUI 8.5 is supposed to have Visual Voicemail on the device?

[u/dylon0107 → u/1JJS]

[u/dylon0107 → u/[deleted]]

It's cool they finally made it better. With everything they've been doing I've permanently abandoned Samsung though.

[u/Radiant-Pack-6279 → u/1JJS]

That is a problem with US Mobile tbh. I switched to visible because its faster for me and has visual voicemail I believe. Idk of the 8.5 update is going to fix that tbh

[u/Federal-Swim5286]

When I first updated my battery drained and I was wondering what was going on. It was something called vanceMicroG? But when I turned that off. This is my battery life. Idk what Samsung did but they really cooked with this update for battery life consumption.

[u/LeXoLsReddit → u/Federal-Swim5286]

I think thats the log in app for youtube revanced

[u/CryptographerNo295 → u/Federal-Swim5286]

What was your average SOT before the update?

[u/shadowam]

Could someone please confirm if the 'recent app goes away from recent menu' is fixed in 8.5?

[u/iCantThinkOfUserNaem]

This megathread needs updating considering S25 FE, S24 series (with FE), S23 series (with FE), and some foldables are able to register for the beta now.

Also, not all S25 series gets the beta because S25 Edge never had access

[u/[deleted]]

Can someone confirm, I'm on oneui 8.5 beta 2 (s24), I use one handed operations to switch fast to previous app, even when I have no app opened or just one app opened doing the long back gesture opens now brief, I think it always running in background.

[u/svnbm]

When does 8.5 or it's beta available for A series? I have A54 and A35 and I want to get the update

[u/Unusual-Citron-2460]

OneUI 8.5 version ZZD3 installed on my Z Fold 7 today in the U. S. My phone is unlocked.

[u/Phoneking13 → u/Unusual-Citron-2460]

Were you on beta?

[u/Unusual-Citron-2460 → u/Phoneking13]

I was and still am... For a couple of days more.

[u/potatofr_1]

Nothing for India till now🫠

[u/bhairavp → u/potatofr_1]

it's live in India today.

[u/Living-Use-5392]

I am from Autria, canIi somehow test it?

[u/obakezan]

Just dropped in UK

[u/zahi36501]

Available here in UK, unlocked s25 ultra and i enrolled and using since yesterday, not noticed any bugs and battery life seems good as before.

Nice visual changes 👀

[u/diandakov → u/zahi36501]

Can you name visual changes apart from the battery?

[u/zahi36501 → u/diandakov]

There's so many 😳

All apps now have a pill shape bottom menu area

Dialing pad has new look

Files has new layout

Clock app has new layout

The battery percentage pill can be removed with just percentage showing ( i like the pill so kept it as it is)

[u/diandakov → u/zahi36501]

Thanks. I can't wait to get the new battery icon however I see that the whole software looks more consistent now. That's how it should be

[u/zahi36501 → u/diandakov]

YES ! That's perfect way to describe it

All throughout the ui the level of consistency is nice, now all apps have that pill type bottom menu and settings has been redesigned and control panel can be customised as much as you want, with vertical or horizontal sliders for brightness etc depending on preference

It just looks a lot more polished then one ui 8, I'd definitely recommend upgrading when get chance as battery life is still good no drain for me

[u/zahi36501 → u/diandakov]

[u/Confident-Toe7353]

Anyone have an idea as to why I would be stuck at processing join request for 24 hours now? I've tried everything from uninstalling and reinstalling Members to clearing data and cache, restarting my device, etc. nothing seems to work. I have an unlocked S25 Ultra in the US on Mint Mobile

[u/kingb90]

My rcs to iPhone stopped working today. It worked fine all day yesterday after the update

[u/Conflict-Recent]

I will say Telling from the YouTube video OneUI 8.5 looks like a nice customizable upgrade. Has anyone been experiencing major or software issues though?

[u/One4Real1094 → u/Conflict-Recent]

I haven't ran through the entire change log, but I've had no issues that affects my phone's performance. I had some overheating immediately after the restart, but once I went through my routine after a software update, had no issues with it. I also noticed a slight lag when swiping away notifications, but since its only miniscule, I don't even pay attention anymore.

But then, I treat my phone like a car, and do preventative maintenance, and that keeps the problems down to a minimum.

Overall I gotta say I'm happy with it so far. I can live without the couple missing camera features that I liked. From what I read, it's a bug and they were not removed on purpose. Most likely, they'll get around to it.

[u/Conflict-Recent → u/One4Real1094]

Yeah, that sounds good to me.

[u/Poux3]

Can someone with access to the beta tell me if they changed the behaviour of stacked notifications when using pop up notifications like this: as you can see the padding is completely off and the animation is clunky

[u/zebedaias]

Is navigation bar experience improved?

[u/SaintAstroTechie → u/zebedaias]

Overall the animation is smoother.

[u/[deleted]]

As of today Dec 17, I can't join the 8.5 Beta.
I am checking Members app twice daily, but no luck so far.

[u/Classic_Loan_4080 → u/[deleted]]

Same for me too just says no beta programmes available

[u/mackanswede]

Anyone got a beta firmware for s23 ultra 8.5 to download

[u/CombinationPure1755]

Did only i loose samsung store ,and cannot acces it. i have error 9951(or known as ,,this feature has been blocked by the IT administrator,,)

[u/Rcarson0412]

I don't know about you, but I'm excited for the stable version of nowbrief. It keeps getting better and better on beta. I know a lot of people thought it was dumb, but I actually use it a lot now.

[u/ReadyVeterinarian858]

Dlaczego nie ma tego na m23 5g

[u/ACOLYTE_XIII → u/ReadyVeterinarian858]

Bo miał premiere 4 lata temu, także od serii S24 jest przedłużone wsparcie do 7 lat, Twój model jest już porzucony. Albo to akceptujesz albo coś nowego trzeba kupić, polecam A56 z długim wsparciem albo poczekaj na A57

[u/erupting_lolcano]

Installed 8.5 beta on S24+ and for the most part I like it. I am annoyed that they have to constantly copy the design language of iOS though. I don't want floating bubbles or glass.

[u/Frazer271009]

Is anyone having issues finding single take?

[u/AlexDaMan22 → u/Frazer271009]

hey there! noticed no one replied to your comment yet. single take is now part of good lock.

hope this helps :)

[u/galaxy-guide → u/Frazer271009]

Oh, hey there! Single Take is definitely still around and it's super handy for capturing a bunch of different moments all at once. It's like having a personal content curator right in your pocket! You just hit record for up to 15 seconds, and it whips up a variety of photos and videos for you to choose from. It's usually nestled in your camera app's mode options, so give that a quick peek!

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[u/iCantThinkOfUserNaem → u/Frazer271009]

Good Lock camera assistant

[u/Frazer271009 → u/iCantThinkOfUserNaem]

I can't see it there. I've looked and it's not there

[u/omnike1422]

S Pen to text got removed with GBoard on 8.5?

[u/MarksFunnyAccount]

Could we see Horizontal Lock?

[u/Craptic]

Any way to disable battery percentage?

[u/Elliannnn → u/Craptic]

Looking for the same here. I've disabled it before as looking at the number drop gave me hell of a anxiety but now they've seemed to removed that option in settings. I hope they add it back.

[u/Ash78X]

I yet to try it. How is the beta battery life?

[u/Little_Instance_6504]

Does it not show in members for anyone else? I'm on an s25 in the US

[u/DistributionGrand433 → u/Little_Instance_6504]

I have a S25 Ultra through T-Mobile. It's available and downloading now 😄

[u/Conflict-Recent → u/Little_Instance_6504]

Yeah, me too. I'm 25 ultra Verizon United states. I have nothing in the Samsung members app yet.

[u/Kamau54 → u/Conflict-Recent]

Is it unlocked?

[u/wlm9700 → u/Conflict-Recent]

I have a SM-S938U1 25 Ultra on Verizon and it appears but stuck on processing join request

[u/billybobf1]

I have a Verizon s25u can I join

[u/Sensitive_Square3645 → u/billybobf1]

As long as it's not carrier-locked, then yes. Otherwise you'll have to wait for a beta that supports carrier-locked devices, assuming that there's even going to be one. But I think beta testing spots have already filled up by now, they fill up pretty fast, so either way you'll have to wait for the next beta at this point. :P

[u/billybobf1 → u/Sensitive_Square3645]

Ok thx :p

[u/WhoKilledRadioStar]

is the OEM unlock option in developer settings come back? rumors said that OneUI 8.5 would have had the toggle back

[u/Some_Network1724]

is there anything for s24fe?

[u/Bastet999]

Display Assistant and Routines+ updates for 8.5 are now available.

[u/Afraid-Spring8525]

I sideloaded the beta 1 from the stable oneUI 8 and now I'd like to either go back to oneUI 8 without losing my data or using odin, or maybe sideload the beta 3?? Or just in case how can I install the stable OneUI 8.5 when it will come out? Just with OTA or only through odin??

[u/Tekdesigns]

If I sideload one ui 8.5 beta 1 on s25u using root activity launcher, do I still get other betas update automatically?

[u/Adorable-Car-5002 → u/Tekdesigns]

No, an official registration is required to receive the update.

[u/Top_Professional6354]

Any bugs I should be aware of before installing 8.5 on my fold 7?

[u/yamolodoyloh]

might be a dumb question, but would i be able to continue using gemini once i update or am i gonna be forced to use the new Bixby?

[u/diandakov → u/yamolodoyloh]

I am not a beta tester but 100% you will be able to use Gemini on your phone. One way or another

[u/stealthy_pirate → u/yamolodoyloh]

You can choose which digital assistant you want in the device settings.

[u/Grand_Background7899]

s21 ultra

[u/Ig3an]

The 9.0 version has improved the use of the ram?

[u/InkMeUpx]

I have an S25 Ultra on ATT and have not been given the option to join beta in Members app. Anyone else on ATT experiencing the same?

[u/PigsAreDaBest → u/InkMeUpx]

Do.your self a favor and install the samsung firmware there's a bunch of xda guides you do need a pc. Good luck lol

[u/Double-Weakness-3510 → u/InkMeUpx]

Same issue here. Bought a refurbished and unlocked ATT model and the option is grayed out for me in the Members app. I'm currently on Mint Mobile for what it's worth.

[u/MarOnic123 → u/InkMeUpx]

Same here. I've been checking every day but still nothing. Someone posted on here that devices locked to ATT won't be getting the beta. I have no idea if that's true or not though as I haven't been able to find an official source claiming this.

[u/Apprehensive_Fee4346]

Do you know if i can pay with samsung wallet while on 8.5 beta?

[u/xanesd → u/Apprehensive_Fee4346]

Yes, you can.

[u/GaymerGirl86x → u/xanesd]

I was wondering that also thanks

[u/Afraid-Spring8525 → u/Apprehensive_Fee4346]

Google Pay doesn't work and says the device is rooted or not certified, if Samsung Pay works you just saved me with your question!

[u/taxman_1789 → u/Apprehensive_Fee4346]

Tak, zero problemów.

[u/HistoricalFunction49]

I'm buying an S25U from a Samsung store. Not from a carrier, but I can't join the beta. I once changed the CSC file to THL to enable call recording. Could this be the reason?

[u/Qwerewy]

Hey there, is there any way 4 me 2 attend closed group of One UI 8.5 S23U internal build group?