Second One UI 8.5 beta update for Galaxy S24 is out

Last month, Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the Galaxy S24 series. Now, the brand has released the second beta version of the new software for it.

At the moment, Samsung seems to be rolling it out in India and South Korea. The update for India is 897.11MB in size and carries firmware version S92xBXXU5ZZD5 (via Tarun Vats).

The One UI 8.5 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S24 series brings the same nine changes that the One UI 8.5 Beta 9 for the Galaxy S25 series offers, as well as the April 2026 security patch, which fixes 47 security vulnerabilities. You can check out the official changelog below.

Support for AirDrop connection with Apple devices
Applied 3 new camera filters (Classic Film, Pop Film, Blanc)
Improved issue where Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects periodically
Improved issue where the top part of the notification card was cut off
Improved issue where the screen flickers and colors are distorted when changing zoom level during dual recording
Improved stuttering issue when entering gallery albums under certain conditions
Improved issue where AOD time information was displayed incorrectly in certain situations
Improved notification card UI when the device is rotated
Improved issue where the lock screen briefly appeared during an incoming call before transitioning to the call screen

To get the update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.