"However, this is now very unlikely to happen, a tipster on X says. The rollout is delayed, and it's all connected to the Galaxy S26+. This model was initially scrapped by Samsung, only to be brought back to life recently in the face of the Galaxy S25 Edge's dismal sales (the S26 Edge was supposedly replacing the S26+, but now the S26 Edge has been canceled and the S26+ is back on track)."
"Because Samsung needs more time for the S26+'s development, the launch of the entire Galaxy S26 family is now rumored to have been delayed until March. Since Samsung wants those devices to mark One UI 8.5's debut, there's no point in launching a beta campaign in November for the S25 family, if they're only going to receive the final update in March. Hence, the delay in the rollout."
One UI 8.5 beta rollout, originally expected in November, has been delayed. The delay is linked to the Galaxy S26+ model, which was initially scrapped then reinstated after poor S25 Edge sales; the S26 Edge cancellation and S26+ revival require more development time. The entire Galaxy S26 family launch is rumored to have moved to March so the devices can debut with One UI 8.5. Launching a November beta for the S25 family would be impractical if final updates arrive in March. The information remains unconfirmed and speculative.
Read at GSMArena.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]