The One UI 8.5 beta has been running on the Galaxy S25 series since early December, but Samsung has kept every other device out of the picture. That could change soon. Samsung has set up dedicated One UI 8.5 beta sections for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 on its Community forum, a strong sign that the program is heading their way.
Firmware files for both foldables were spotted on Samsung’s servers earlier this week, though that alone doesn’t guarantee a beta release. The same has been spotted for dozens of Galaxy devices over the past few weeks. What makes the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 stand out is the forum prep. Samsung doesn’t typically create those sections unless a beta launch is imminent.
Once the program goes live, owners of these two devices will get early access to One UI 8.5’s features and improvements. Seats tend to fill up fast, so it’s worth applying the moment registration opens. We’ll post an update here as soon as it does.
As for availability, the beta program for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will likely mirror the same regional rollout as the Galaxy S25 series, covering South Korea, India, the US, the UK, Germany, and Poland. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed this yet, but that’s the pattern to expect.
One thing to keep in mind: Samsung doesn’t send a notification when a beta program opens for your device. You’ll need to check the Samsung Members app manually to catch it. For instant alerts, joining our Telegram channel is the easiest way to stay on top of One UI 8.5 news and everything else happening in the Samsung world.
