Samsung Releases Second One UI 8.5 Beta for S25 Series

Samsung has released the second beta update for its One UI 8.5 software, expanding availability to additional countries while addressing several reported bugs on eligible Galaxy S25 series devices.

The update, identified by build number ZYLH, began rolling out this week to owners of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones. It arrives as an incremental download of approximately 1.1 gigabytes, though first-time installations may require up to 4 gigabytes. Based on Android 16, the beta incorporates the December 2025 security patch level and focuses primarily on stability improvements rather than new features.

Key fixes in this release include resolving intermittent reboots, stuttering when accessing the "More View" menu during calls, and issues with the volume up button under certain conditions. Other enhancements address quick panel initialization and icon spacing errors, problems with photos shifting in gallery group folders, and forced closures of third-party apps. Camera-related improvements enable dual recording and single-take modes via the Camera Assistant settings, while audio glitches during Bluetooth car kit connections have been mitigated....