topic One UI 8.5 Beta Is Now Open! in Fold & Flip Phones

One UI 8.5 Beta Is Now Open!

SamsungMembersAdmin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:24:14 GMT

Hello Members!

Great news – the One UI 8.5 Beta Program is officially open for unlocked Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 devices!

If your device is eligible, you can enroll through the Samsung Members app.

How to Enroll

Open the Samsung Members App
Scroll to the Beta Program section
Tap the registration banner if it appears on your device

Important Notes

Beta programs are limited and may close once capacity is reached
Participation is currently available only for supported unlocked devices
Additional models may be added later depending on program availability

We’ll continue to post updates in the community if additional devices are included.

Already signed up?

Remember, after signing up for the beta, please make sure that if you experience any trouble or wish to provide feedback regarding your device, please ensure that you are posting within the Beta boards (Please only post within this board if you’re currently running the beta): https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/One-UI-Beta-Program/ct-p/us-bp?page=1&tab=recent_topics

Thank you to everyone helping test and improve the One UI experience!

Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

Srb79 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:39:04 GMT

This morning Samsung opened beta for 8.5. Join while is open.

I have unlocked fold 7 on Verizon.

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

LongHiker — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:57:27 GMT

@Srb79 Thanks for the notice. Downloading now!

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

G87M2 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:11:09 GMT

I was thinking last night, it had to be really soon, either a beta or full release. I check again this morning and it's there! Unlocked TMO fold 7

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

G87M2 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:31:50 GMT

Only issue for me is this
@USBetaModerator3 can you help?

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

userp5UBzGvmud — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:52:49 GMT

I'm also having this issue and would love some assistance with it.

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

userTtWHl1nQ1S — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:31:08 GMT

How can I get th beta

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

userTtWHl1nQ1S — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:31:27 GMT

It's not showing up for me

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

LongHiker — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:47:02 GMT

@userTtWHl1nQ1S Check the model name of your device. Does it end in "U"? If so, it is a carrier device. Typically the only carrier devices that participate in the Beta are T-Mobile devices.

Re: Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

Nion — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:43:19 GMT

Having the same issue as well.. @USBetaModerator3

Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

G87M2 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:14 GMT

Dm USBetaModerator3, they got me fixed! Beta downloaded!

Re: Re: Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

G87M2 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:24 GMT

Dm USBetaModerator3, they got me fixed! Beta downloaded!

Re: Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

Whatamayniak — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:26 GMT

Good to know

Re: Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

G87M2 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:47 GMT

Dm USBetaModerator3, they got me fixed! Beta downloaded!

Re: Re: Re: Re: Fold 7 UI 8.5 Beta available

Nion — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:52:35 GMT

Yep DM'ed them! Hopefully they notice soon 🙂

Anyone joined the One UI 8.5 Beta?

KyleWashington — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:42:49 GMT

Hey folks. Hope everyone is doing great and having a wonderful day so far. Just checked the Samsung Member app earlier today and see the One UI 8.5 Beta banner from the bottom of the app. Downloaded it (4.3 GB) over an hour ago and will install it later today. Can't wait to check it out.

Have a great day, folks!

Re: Anyone joined the One UI 8.5 Beta?

SirKaiton — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:18:43 GMT

🔥waiting... unlock zfold 7 no beta available.

Re: Re: Anyone joined the One UI 8.5 Beta?

KyleWashington — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:20:45 GMT

My phone is Z Fold 7 Unlocked that I purchased it directly from Samsung US website. Is your phone carrier locked or unlocked? Thanks.

Re: Re: Re: Anyone joined the One UI 8.5 Beta?

SirKaiton — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:26:13 GMT

Tmobile carrier unlock

Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone joined the One UI 8.5 Beta?

KyleWashington — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:29:47 GMT

My phone is factory unlocked. I will check it out the Beta and see how it is. Then I will make another post. Hope you will join and get it soon, my friend. Happy Thursday!