Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta for Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7

Samsung has begun rolling out the first beta version of its One UI 8.5 software update to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones, marking the initial testing phase for these 2025 devices in select markets.

The beta program, built on Android 16's QPR2 release, became available this week in South Korea, the United Kingdom, and India. Firmware version ZC5 for the devices requires a download of approximately 4.2 to 4.5 gigabytes, depending on the region, and incorporates the February 2025 security patch. Samsung officials indicated through community channels that the update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements refined from prior testing on other flagships. Expansion to additional countries, such as the United States, Germany, and Poland, is anticipated in the coming days.

This development follows Samsung's ongoing beta testing for the Galaxy S25 series, which has progressed through multiple builds since December 2024. The stable One UI 8.5 version launched alongside the Galaxy S26 lineup earlier this year, providing a foundation of stability for the foldables' testing. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, released in July 2025 with the initial One UI 8...