The Galaxy S23 series and A56 are next in line for Samsung’s big One UI 8.5 update

TL;DR Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy A56 in South Korea, with more regions expected to follow soon. Android 16 QPR2-based One UI 8.5 brings Samsung’s refreshed design, featuring smoother animations, cleaner visuals, redesigned stock apps, and more customization options. The update is rolling out in phases, so users outside South Korea may need to wait a few more days before it appears in the Software update section.