topic Re: Re: One UI 8.5 - Samsung Messages in Samsung Apps and Services

One UI 8.5 - Samsung Messages

xoangelique — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:01:52 GMT

Has anyone with One UI 8.5 utilizing Samsung messages notice any newly added features? If so, please share.

meself — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:46:12 GMT

Ui 8.5 is in beta currently on 7 as for samsung messages those with the new s26 line are having to try to side load it for it to install

Mujibar — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:58:55 GMT

If you're referring to the rumored changes from last fall, nothing has happened yet:

https://www.sammyfans.com/2025/11/14/samsung-messages-ui-redesigned-in-one-ui-8-5/

xoangelique — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:18:17 GMT

Yes, thank you!

Bobby34 — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:54:07 GMT

Samsung message app is no longer even available for download from play store or galaxy store.

Iamchaos13 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:26 GMT

Absolutely is

xoangelique — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:09 GMT

Sure is, I have it on my S25 Ultra.

xoangelique — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:59:51 GMT

It is, I have it on my S25 Ultra. It's not available on the S26 series, unless people sideload it.