TL;DR
Samsung's next incremental update, One UI 8.5, is already being tested on a wider set of Galaxy tablets after beta activity began for phones. Internal test builds have been spotted for several Tab S families, but broad public availability and timing remain unclear.
What happened
Following the start of One UI 8.5 activity on phones, leaked internal builds for multiple Galaxy Tab models have been observed. Posts on X by @Alfaturk16, relayed via SammyGuru, flagged test firmware for the Tab S8, Tab S9 FE and the new Tab S11 family. That expands an earlier list of tablets reportedly under internal testing to include the Tab S11, Tab S10 (and S10 FE), Tab S9 (and S9 FE) and Tab S8 series. Samsung opened a limited One UI 8.5 beta earlier this month, but that program has so far been restricted to the Galaxy S25 series in selected regions. Samsung has also released Beta 2 of One UI 8.5 aimed at fixing bugs that appeared in the first beta. While these internal test builds suggest tablet support is in development, they do not guarantee a public rollout or a firm schedule for when tablet owners can expect either beta access or a stable update.
Why it matters
- Device owners get an early signal that Samsung plans to extend One UI 8.5 to multiple recent tablet models.
- Internal testing is a necessary step before public beta or stable releases, so sightings indicate progress even if timing is uncertain.
- Beta and test builds help identify and fix issues; Samsung's Beta 2 shows the company is iterating on One UI 8.5.
- If tablets receive One UI 8.5 broadly, users could see feature parity with phones that get the new build.
Key facts
- One UI 8.5 beta has been opened this month, but only for Galaxy S25 devices in some regions.
- Leaker posts on X (by @Alfaturk16) and reporting via SammyGuru revealed test builds for several tablets.
- Tablets noted as undergoing internal One UI 8.5 testing include: Galaxy Tab S11 series, Tab S10 series, Tab S10 FE, Tab S9 series, Tab S9 FE, and Tab S8 series.
- The appearance of internal test builds does not guarantee a public beta or a stable rollout schedule.
- Samsung released Beta 2 of One UI 8.5, primarily focused on fixing issues introduced in the first beta.
- Reports indicate the Galaxy S26 series is likely to debut the stable One UI 8.5 release.
- Existing flagship phones such as the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 are expected to be among the first older devices to receive the update.
What to watch next
- Whether Samsung will open One UI 8.5 beta enrollment to tablet owners (not confirmed in the source).
- Official rollout schedule or dates for tablet public beta and stable updates (not confirmed in the source).
- Confirmation that the Galaxy S26 will ship with the stable One UI 8.5 as its launch OS.
Quick glossary
- One UI: Samsung's custom Android interface that layers device-specific features and visual changes on top of Android.
- Beta: Pre-release software distributed to testers to identify bugs and gather feedback before a stable public release.
- Test build: An internal or pre-release software version used by developers and engineers to validate features and resolve issues.
- Stable release: A finalized software version intended for broad public distribution, usually after beta testing and quality checks.
Reader FAQ
Which Galaxy tablets are reportedly testing One UI 8.5?
Sources indicate internal testing on the Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10 (including S10 FE), Tab S9 (including S9 FE), and Tab S8 series.
Can tablet owners join the One UI 8.5 beta now?
Not confirmed in the source.
When will the stable One UI 8.5 release arrive?
All signs point to the Galaxy S26 series debuting the stable build, but exact timing is not confirmed in the source.
Do internal test builds mean a public rollout is guaranteed?
No. The appearance of internal builds shows work is underway but does not guarantee public beta availability or a stable release date.
One UI 8.5 test builds appear for more Samsung Galaxy Tab models By Chethan Rao Published 15 minutes ago Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend…
Sources
- One UI 8.5 test builds appear for more Samsung Galaxy Tab models
- 2 More Samsung devices now testing One UI 8.5 internally
- Samsung is Testing One UI 8.5 for These Galaxy Devices
- One UI 8.5 internal testing goes live for a long list of Galaxy …
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