Even the cheapest Samsung Galaxy phone is getting One UI 8.5
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung’s most affordable 5G phone, Galaxy A07 5G, is getting One UI 8.5.
- The update has reached most flagships and current‑gen A‑series phones, with only a handful of low‑end models left.
- Galaxy Tab A11 is also getting the update, but it’s limited to Korea.
One UI 8.5 rollout
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 began rolling out to older devices at the beginning of May 2026 and has since trickled down to dozens of models. As Samsung shifts its focus to developing One UI 9, based on Android 17 (with a beta for the Galaxy S26 series), the One UI 8.5 rollout is slowly encompassing all eligible devices, including the lowest‑end models.
In line with this, Samsung is now bringing the update to the Galaxy A07 5G, the most affordable 5G Galaxy phone launched earlier this year. SammyGuru reports that stable One UI 8.5 is now available for the Galaxy A07 5G in multiple regions, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, with more regions expected soon.
This is the first major update for the Galaxy A07 5G, which launched with One UI 8 based on Android 16. Samsung has also promised six generational upgrades, which should exclude One UI 8.5 since it’s also based on Android 16.
The update is also available for the Galaxy Tab A11, an affordable Android tablet launched in late 2025. However, the rollout currently appears limited to Samsung’s home country, South Korea, suggesting a global rollout could begin soon.
Devices receiving One UI 8.5
- Smartphones: Galaxy A07 5G, A56, A55, A36, A35, A26, A17 (5G and LTE), A16 (5G and LTE)
- Tablets: Galaxy Tab A11 (South Korea only), Galaxy Tab A11 Plus
- Higher‑end models: Various S‑series devices (already received the update)
With these releases, only a handful of devices remain that have not yet received the latest One UI interface.
How to check for the update
- Open Settings.
- Go to Software update.
- Tap Check for updates.
- If an update is available, tap Install.
Along with One UI 8.5, Samsung is also pushing out the May 2026 security patch for devices that have already received the update.
May 2026 security patch details