topic Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE in Galaxy S23

One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

DamianSkla — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:03 GMT

I have a Galaxy S23 FE model number SM-S711U, I've been waiting ever since April 9th when Samsung announced One UI 8.5 Beta is getting expanded to Galaxy S23 FE and its now April 15th and I still have no Beta. I've been looking forward to this update because of all the new features, but what's going on? What's taking forever?

Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

Mujibar — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:02:45 GMT

For one thing, you have a U (carrier) device. All 8.5 betas, aside from the S25 series, are only for U1 (factory unlocked) devices.

Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

qzrl — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:15 GMT

The beta might not be available for you if your phone is carrier locked, unless it is T-Mobile. To check, go to Settings, then go to the About section. Look at the model name, if it ends in the letter "U", you are not eligible for the beta due to carrier settings. You can bypass this by flashing U1 software onto your device via odin, but is not recommended and you would lose your data.

Re: Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

DamianSkla — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:01:24 GMT

My phone is unlocked, I use Tello Mobile.

Re: Re: Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

Mujibar — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:05:13 GMT

The model name ends in U, correct? Not eligible. I'm not even sure whether the beta for the S23 FE has started in the US.

Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

DamianSkla — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:15:57 GMT

Samsung announced it on April 9th, my phone is unlocked I use Tello Mobile. Is tello the problem?

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

Mujibar — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:26:57 GMT

I already explained it in my first comment. Your device is not factory unlocked, so it's not eligible for the beta. I don't know how else to say it.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

DamianSkla — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:29:05 GMT

Oh gotcha, sorry didn't see your last comment.

Re: One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S23 FE

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