Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 4 is turning out to be quite significant! 🔥📱
The forthcoming Galaxy S25 beta version is anticipated to feature an upgraded 6.6.98 kernel, a new Direct Voicemail function akin to Apple’s Live Voicemail, along with enhancements in performance, smoothness, and security.
Samsung devices are still stuck in last year’s Google Play System Update
Last year, Google released the Google Play System Update for all devices across all the months, but the issue of getting it up to date started when Samsung’s One UI 8 started rolling out. This has caused users to get stuck in the last update they’ve installed, and those who factory reset the device got stuck in the July 2025 version.
For instance, Galaxy Tab S8 users who updated to One UI 8 and did all the necessary Google Play System Updates, such as our device, got stuck in October 2025, as you can see here:
There were many reports that confirm that users who updated to Android 16 are stuck in either July 2025 or the latest version being applied to their devices, and you can see some of the reports listed here:
One person asked Samsung India via Samsung Members for an inquiry about the Google Play System Update not being updated in Samsung devices, and they said “it is intended behaviour that Google Play system update (GPSU) doesn’t work in the some Samsung Android 15 devices. It is blocked by Samsung’s policy and consultation with Google. The blocked update will be resumed soon at the right time per device.”
There was an article posted online by heise online stating that they have contacted Samsung about the matter, and they responded: “When introducing new devices or major One UI updates, Samsung exclusively deploys software that the company has verified. Samsung has temporarily suspended the distribution of Google updates to avoid potential issues.” This means that it’s a controlled process that makes sure that all Samsung devices perform smoothly, even after Google Play system updates.
It was planned to include the Google Play system update on January 2026, but we have seen some older Samsung devices that got the November 2025 Google Play system update, such as the Galaxy S10, S20, and S21 devices that are not running Android 16. However, those who are running Android 16 are still stuck.
As a result, some people have their Google Play system updates rolled back, and you can see one of the reports here: The Google Play system update rolled back.
We hope that, eventually, Samsung and Google work together to fix this issue, ensuring that Galaxy users be able to update to the latest Google Play System Update. The first GPSU that will land to Android 16 will be explained in a separate article once it gets released.
#Android #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #GPSU #news #oneUi #Samsung #smartphone #Tech #Technology #update
Auch das Basismodell des Samsung Galaxy S23 hat das Januar-Update erhalten, wobei die Verteilung unter der Build-Nummer S911BXXS8EZA1 zunächst in Indien gestartet ist. Erfreulicherweise müssen sich Nutzer hierzulande nicht mehr gedulden, da diese Aktualisierung zeitgleich auch für deutsche Anwender bereitsteht. #GalaxyS23 #OneUI #Samsung #Update
https://appdated.de/150281/samsung-galaxy-s23-sicherheitspatch-fur-den-januar-wird-ausgerollt/
The Galaxy S25's One UI 8.5 Beta 4, with firmware ZZAB, focuses on enhancements rather than new features.
It upgrades Bixby, fixes a Phone app call history bug, resolves Bluetooth call issues, corrects number pasting errors, and ensures AI Select closes after using “Copy.”
Galaxy Watch6 receives a new January 2026 update!
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update that upgrades the security patch level to January 1st, 2026, to the Galaxy Watch6 series, starting from Korea. The flagship watches will be updated to the following versions:
You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.
To update your watch, follow these steps:
In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.
Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.
#Android #GalaxyWatch6 #GalaxyWatch6Classic #news #oneUi #OneUI6Watch #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyWatch6 #SamsungGalaxyWatch6Classic #smartwatch #Smartwatches #Tech #Technology #update #Watch #Watch6 #Watch6Classic #Wearable
Galaxy Buds app update contains more Buds4 official images
Samsung is preparing the Galaxy Buds4 to be released this year to replace the Galaxy Buds3. Today, the company has pushed the Galaxy Buds app update for One UI 8 devices, and it’s under version 8.5.10.900. This update is available for devices running One UI 8 and for Galaxy S25 devices running One UI 8.5 Beta. This is a major version hop from 8.0 to 8.5, indicating readiness for One UI 8.5.
We have dissected the APK file as we are looking for Galaxy Buds4 related files, and we have found several files that point to the upcoming Galaxy Buds4 series, as well as codenames Bach for the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Handel for the normal Galaxy Buds4 variant. There are too many drawables for the Galaxy Buds4, as well as some of the related files.
Tips for two devices
First of all, we have pictures of tips for the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro for various features, including 360 audio recording and adaptive noise control. This showcases a feature for the upcoming Galaxy Buds4 device. Here are the pictures of the tips for different features that are similar (Galaxy Buds4 Pro at the left, and Galaxy Buds4 at the right):
For reference, here are the raw files (light mode) of the tips and their file names:
Features for Buds4 Pro
Additionally, there are some of the features that were designed for the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, such as customizing your listening experience for different apps, finding your phone using the earbuds case, and starting the Interpreter.
For reference, here are the raw files (light mode) of the tips and their file names:
Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro renders
The Galaxy Buds app seems to have revealed possible color combinations for the Buds4 Pro (White, Black, and Apricot) and the Buds4 (White and Black) and in their high quality, which matches earlier leaks that we’ve seen.
For reference, here are the raw files (light mode) of the tips and their file names:
Misc
We have seen some additional references to the Galaxy Buds4, including the battery capacity and some of the strings related to the upcoming device. A look at integers.xml file reveals something rather interesting about the Buds4 battery life in both the base and the Pro variants.
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Samsung Newsfeed <integer name="buds4_battery_rated_capacity">42</integer> <integer name="buds4_battery_typical_capacity">45</integer> <integer name="buds4pro_battery_rated_capacity">57</integer> <integer name="buds4pro_battery_typical_capacity">61</integer> This tells us two things:
Additionally, we have seen lots of references to the Galaxy Buds4 (base) in public.xml file:
<public type="drawable" name="$bach_tips_thumbnail_head_gesture__0" id="0x7f080006" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_360_audio_recording" id="0x7f080066" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_adaptive_noise_control" id="0x7f080067" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_control_your_earbuds_with_gestures" id="0x7f080068" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_customized_listening_in_different_apps" id="0x7f080069" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_find_your_phone_using_earbuds_case" id="0x7f08006a" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_head_gesture" id="0x7f08006b" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_pair_with_a_phone_or_tablet" id="0x7f08006c" /> <public type="drawable" name="bach_tips_thumbnail_quick_control_for_your_earbuds" id="0x7f08006d" /> <public type="drawable" name="back_tips_thumbnail_start_interpreter" id="0x7f08006e" /> <public type="drawable" name="home_image_bach_apricot" id="0x7f0800e1" /> <public type="drawable" name="home_image_bach_black" id="0x7f0800e2" /> <public type="drawable" name="home_image_bach_white" id="0x7f0800e3" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_earbud_controls" id="0x7f11001b" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_360_audio_recording" id="0x7f11001c" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_adaptive_noise_control" id="0x7f11001d" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_control_earbuds_with_gestures_pinch" id="0x7f11001e" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_customized_listening_in_different_apps" id="0x7f11001f" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_find_your_phone" id="0x7f110020" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_head_gesture" id="0x7f110021" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_pairing_with_a_phone_or_tablet" id="0x7f110022" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_quick_control_for_your_earbuds" id="0x7f110023" /> <public type="raw" name="bach_tips_start_interpreter" id="0x7f110024" /> Here are the references to the Galaxy Buds4 Pro in public.xml file:
<public type="drawable" name="handel_tips_thumbnail_360_audio_recording" id="0x7f0800da" /> <public type="drawable" name="handel_tips_thumbnail_adaptive_noise_control" id="0x7f0800db" /> <public type="drawable" name="handel_tips_thumbnail_control_your_earbuds_with_gestures" id="0x7f0800dc" /> <public type="drawable" name="home_image_handel_black" id="0x7f0800e4" /> <public type="drawable" name="home_image_handel_while" id="0x7f0800e5" /> <public type="raw" name="handel_earbud_controls" id="0x7f11002a" /> <public type="raw" name="handel_tips_360_audio_recording" id="0x7f11002b" /> <public type="raw" name="handel_tips_adaptive_noise_control" id="0x7f11002c" /> <public type="raw" name="handel_tips_control_earbuds_with_gestures_pinch" id="0x7f11002d" /> And here are the references to the Galaxy Buds4 (general) in public.xml file:
<public type="drawable" name="$ic_buds4f_background_sound__0" id="0x7f08000a" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_left_buds4" id="0x7f0800f8" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_left_buds4_solid" id="0x7f0800f9" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_left_right_buds4" id="0x7f0800fc" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_left_right_buds4_solid" id="0x7f0800fd" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_right_buds4" id="0x7f080100" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_battery_right_buds4_solid" id="0x7f080101" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_background_sound" id="0x7f08010c" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_360_audio" id="0x7f08010e" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_bixby_voice_wake_up" id="0x7f08010f" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_boost_dialogue" id="0x7f080111" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_equalizer" id="0x7f080112" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_gaming_mode" id="0x7f080113" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_loudness_normalization" id="0x7f080114" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_noise_controls" id="0x7f080115" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_voice_commands" id="0x7f080116" /> <public type="drawable" name="ic_buds4f_routine_voice_detection" id="0x7f080117" /> <public type="integer" name="buds4_battery_rated_capacity" id="0x7f0a0005" /> <public type="integer" name="buds4_battery_typical_capacity" id="0x7f0a0006" /> <public type="integer" name="buds4pro_battery_rated_capacity" id="0x7f0a0007" /> <public type="integer" name="buds4pro_battery_typical_capacity" id="0x7f0a0008" /> <public type="layout" name="cover_widget_view_buds4_controllers_extra_large" id="0x7f0c0144" /> <public type="layout" name="cover_widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_extra_large" id="0x7f0c0145" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_controllers_port_large" id="0x7f0c0662" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_controllers_port_large_b4_preview" id="0x7f0c0663" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_controllers_port_medium" id="0x7f0c0664" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_controllers_port_small" id="0x7f0c0665" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_controllers_port_widesmall" id="0x7f0c0666" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_layout_port_large" id="0x7f0c0667" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_layout_port_medium" id="0x7f0c0668" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_layout_port_small" id="0x7f0c0669" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4_layout_port_widesmall" id="0x7f0c066a" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_port_large" id="0x7f0c066b" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_port_large_b4_preview" id="0x7f0c066c" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_port_medium" id="0x7f0c066d" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_port_small" id="0x7f0c066e" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_controllers_port_widesmall" id="0x7f0c066f" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_layout_port_large" id="0x7f0c0670" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_layout_port_medium" id="0x7f0c0671" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_layout_port_small" id="0x7f0c0672" /> <public type="layout" name="widget_view_buds4pro_layout_port_widesmall" id="0x7f0c0673" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_adaptive_buds4" id="0x7f110034" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_adaptive_buds4pro" id="0x7f110035" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_control_your_earbuds_with_gestures_buds4" id="0x7f110036" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_control_your_earbuds_with_gestures_buds4pro" id="0x7f110037" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_head_gesture_buds4" id="0x7f110038" /> <public type="raw" name="more_useful_head_gesture_buds4pro" id="0x7f110039" /> <public type="string" name="buds4_app_name" id="0x7f12017f" /> <public type="string" name="buds4pro_app_name" id="0x7f120180" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_bud4_providers_b4" id="0x7f150000" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_bud4pro_providers_b4" id="0x7f150001" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4_provider_extra_large" id="0x7f150002" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4_provider_large" id="0x7f150003" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4_provider_medium" id="0x7f150004" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4pro_provider_extra_large" id="0x7f150005" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4pro_provider_large" id="0x7f150006" /> <public type="xml" name="cover_widget_buds4pro_provider_medium" id="0x7f150007" /> <public type="xml" name="samsung_appwidget_info_large_buds4" id="0x7f150011" /> <public type="xml" name="samsung_appwidget_info_large_buds4pro" id="0x7f150012" /> In the strings.xml file that contains all application strings, we’ve only seen two strings that refer to Galaxy Buds4:
<string name="buds4_app_name">Galaxy Buds4</string> <string name="buds4pro_app_name">Galaxy Buds4 Pro</string> For the Routines, we found several references to the upcoming Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro routine actions in a file called routine_actions_ui85.xml:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <actions> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_noise_controls" label="@string/noise_controls" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_noise_controls"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_equalizer" label="@string/equalizer" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_equalizer"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_bixby_voice_wake_up" label="@string/settings_voice_wakeup_title" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_bixby_voice_wake_up"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_voice_detection" label="@string/voice_detection_title" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_voice_detect"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_voice_commands" label="@string/voice_commands_title" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_voice_commands"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_360_audio" label="@string/advanced_spatial_audio" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_spatial_audio"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_boost_dialogue" label="@string/boost_voice" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_boost_voice"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_loudness_normalization" label="@string/loudness_normalization" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_loudness_normalization"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4_pro" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.BachRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_gaming_mode" label="@string/settings_game_mode_title" subLabel="@string/buds4pro_app_name" tag="bach_gaming_mode"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_noise_controls" label="@string/noise_controls" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_noise_controls"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_equalizer" label="@string/equalizer" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_equalizer"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_bixby_voice_wake_up" label="@string/settings_voice_wakeup_title" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_bixby_voice_wake_up"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_360_audio" label="@string/advanced_spatial_audio" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_spatial_audio"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_boost_dialogue" label="@string/boost_voice" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_boost_voice"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_loudness_normalization" label="@string/loudness_normalization" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_loudness_normalization"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> <action category="galaxy_buds4" component="com.samsung.accessory.hearablemgr.core.bixbyroutine.HandelRoutineActionHandler" icon="@drawable/ic_buds4f_routine_gaming_mode" label="@string/settings_game_mode_title" subLabel="@string/buds4_app_name" tag="handel_gaming_mode"> <configuration targetUi="\@template/RADIO" /> </action> </actions> Release date
Currently, there is no clear release date, but if rumors surrounding the reveal date of the upcoming earbuds on February 25 are true, we should expect the reveal of the upcoming earbuds alongside the Galaxy S26 series unveiling.
#Android #Buds #Buds4 #Buds4Pro #GalaxyBuds #GalaxyBuds4Pro #news #oneUi #Samsung #SamsungGalaxyBuds4 #SamsungGalaxyBuds4Pro #Tech #Technology #update
Samsung One UI 8.5: chiuse le iscrizioni alla beta
#Aggiornamento #Android #Android16 #Beta #GalaxyS25 #GalaxyS26 #InterfacciaUtente #OneUI #OneUI85 #Samsung #SamsungGalaxy #TechNews #Tecnologia
https://www.ceotech.it/samsung-one-ui-8-5-chiuse-le-iscrizioni-alla-beta/
Samsung's One UI 8.5 introduces the ability to thoroughly personalize the Quick Panel and includes a "Reset quick panel layout" feature for easy restoration of original settings.
This stable update is anticipated to launch in mid-March, coinciding with the release of the Galaxy S26 lineup.
Samsung keeps its mid‑rangers fresh with quick updates 🔐📱
The Galaxy A55 is getting a new firmware, version A556BXXSCCZA1, rolling out first in Europe with the January 2026 security patch that fixes 55 vulnerabilities, with other regions to follow soon.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 introduces a revamped clipboard interface with a vibrant new design, enhancing the visibility of copied text, URLs, and images.
This makes it easier to track what you've copied and allows for swift pasting across your connected gadgets.
Source: Sammy Fans
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