Samsung is making great strides in developing its future mobile interface. Version 8.5 is already in the works, although the previous version is still not available on all devices. This unexpected leap could herald a turning point in the manufacturer's software strategy.
For several years, Samsung has been developing its own Android overlay called One UI. This interface allows for the addition of specific features to Galaxy devices. Each update is based on a version of Android, but also follows its own schedule. This sometimes creates gaps, with expected versions taking time to arrive on certain models.
This is precisely the case with One UI 7, based on Android 15. Announced at the end of 2024, this version is slow to be available across the entire Samsung catalog. In the United States, even the Galaxy S24, the brand's latest model, has not yet received it. In Europe, several popular models like the Galaxy A54 5G, A73, and Galaxy Tab S8 are still stuck on the previous version. Despite this widespread delay, the brand has reportedly already begun developing a more advanced version: One UI 8.5. This delay is creating growing frustration among many users who are eagerly awaiting the promised new features.
Samsung is preparing One UI 8.5 before even finalizing One UI 7 on its recent models
According to the website Sammypolice, specific references to One UI 8.5 have been discovered in Samsung's system files. These mentions leave little doubt that a new version is already in development. This return to the “.5” format, abandoned since One UI 2.5 in 2020, suggests that this future version could integrate more new features than One UI 8, presented as a lighter update.
One UI 8 should be deployed with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, but the leaks suggest a minor evolution. Samsung therefore seems to be saving its efforts for a more ambitious version 8.5. This could accompany the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, scheduled for 2026. By favoring a more comprehensive and spaced-out update, the South Korean manufacturer could seek to correct current slowdowns while strengthening the impact of its future software announcements.
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