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TL;DR
- Samsung has released the third One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series, carrying the January 1, 2026, security patch.
- The update resolves issues including lock screen clock errors, gallery lagging during Live Effects, and high battery drain.
- The firmware is currently live in South Korea, Germany, the UK, and India, with releases in the US and Poland expected soon.
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5, and in the run-up, the company is testing One UI 8.5 beta releases on the Galaxy S25 series. The first One UI 8.5 beta was released early in December, followed by a second beta a couple of weeks later. Samsung is kicking off the new year with a third One UI 8.5 beta release for the Galaxy S25 series.
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