Samsung Rolls Out Latest One UI 8.5 to Existing Galaxy Models
Samsung Electronics Japan has announced that the latest One UI 8.5 will be gradually rolled out to Galaxy models released since the 2023 S23 series. The update features deeper AI integration for productivity, a significant expansion of Quick Share's compatibility with Apple's AirDrop for cross-OS sharing, and advanced AI-powered photo editing that accepts text-based instructions.
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Samsung Electronics Japan Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the latest user interface, 'One UI 8.5,' will gradually become available for current Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
Initially exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series (released March 2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (released April 2026), One UI 8.5 is now being extended to all models released since the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in 2023. One UI 8.5 has evolved to handle tedious tasks, provide instant suggestions at the right moment, and adapt to user preferences and usage patterns. Deep system-level AI integration enhances productivity and allows for greater creative freedom.
Furthermore, for the Galaxy S25 | S25 Ultra, S24 | S24 Ultra, Z Fold7 | Z Flip7, and Z Fold6 | Z Flip6, Quick Share now supports AirDrop. This enables simpler and more seamless content sharing between devices across different operating systems via Quick Share.
Key Features of One UI 8.5:
- Expanded AirDrop Compatibility for Quick Share
Quick Share is a feature for fast, secure, and easy file sharing of photos, videos, and documents between Samsung Galaxy devices. With the One UI 8.5 update, data sharing via Bluetooth is now possible with iOS mobile devices, just like with Android devices. This eliminates previous limits on file counts and sizes when sharing via QR codes or links (which were limited to 1,000 files), allowing for a smoother experience.
- Enhanced 'Photo Assist' via Galaxy AI
The upgraded Photo Assist now allows users to give instructions to the AI via text while viewing an image. For example, by simply instructing the AI, users can change a daytime scene to night, add elements to an image, or naturally complement missing parts of a subject, such as a partially eaten cake.
*Note: Availability of AI and other features varies by device model. The update schedule is subject to change without notice.*
Initially exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series (released March 2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (released April 2026), One UI 8.5 is now being extended to all models released since the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in 2023. One UI 8.5 has evolved to handle tedious tasks, provide instant suggestions at the right moment, and adapt to user preferences and usage patterns. Deep system-level AI integration enhances productivity and allows for greater creative freedom.
Furthermore, for the Galaxy S25 | S25 Ultra, S24 | S24 Ultra, Z Fold7 | Z Flip7, and Z Fold6 | Z Flip6, Quick Share now supports AirDrop. This enables simpler and more seamless content sharing between devices across different operating systems via Quick Share.
Key Features of One UI 8.5:
- Expanded AirDrop Compatibility for Quick Share
Quick Share is a feature for fast, secure, and easy file sharing of photos, videos, and documents between Samsung Galaxy devices. With the One UI 8.5 update, data sharing via Bluetooth is now possible with iOS mobile devices, just like with Android devices. This eliminates previous limits on file counts and sizes when sharing via QR codes or links (which were limited to 1,000 files), allowing for a smoother experience.
- Enhanced 'Photo Assist' via Galaxy AI
The upgraded Photo Assist now allows users to give instructions to the AI via text while viewing an image. For example, by simply instructing the AI, users can change a daytime scene to night, add elements to an image, or naturally complement missing parts of a subject, such as a partially eaten cake.
*Note: Availability of AI and other features varies by device model. The update schedule is subject to change without notice.*
FAQ
One UI 8.5のアップデート対象となるモデルは？
2023年に発売された「Samsung Galaxy S23シリーズ」以降の全モデルが対象となります。
Quick ShareのAirDrop対応により何が変わりますか？
Bluetoothを通じてiOSデバイスともAndroid同様にデータ共有が可能になり、ファイル件数やサイズに制限なく送受信できるようになります。
どのモデルがQuick ShareのAirDrop機能に対応しますか？
2026年5月26日時点で、Galaxy S25/S24シリーズ、Z Fold7/Z Flip7、Z Fold6/Z Flip6が対応予定です。
進化した「フォトアシスト」ではどのような編集ができますか？
テキストでAIに指示を出すことが可能になり、昼のシーンを夜に変更したり、画像に要素を加えたり、欠けた部分を補完したりできます。
Quick Shareの利用に必要な条件は？
Android 10.0およびOne UI 2.1以降を搭載したデバイス、Samsungアカウント、Wi-Fi、Bluetooth接続、および最新のアプリバージョンが必要です。