Samsung’s Galaxy S25 free AI upgrade is no longer a rumor — it’s in the build
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- A leaker says that Galaxy S26 AI features are headed to the Galaxy S25 via One UI 8.5.
- Galaxy S25 owners are getting closer to a major AI upgrade.
- US S25 devices should receive the update in a few weeks.
Samsung is making good on its promise to bring Galaxy S26 AI features to the Galaxy S25. According to reliable tipster Tarun Vats on X, specific S26 features are now appearing in Samsung’s latest test build of One UI 8.5 for the S25 series, which is the clearest sign yet that the update is close.
What’s coming to the S25?
Samsung has optimized the following AI‑driven tools for the S25 series—features that debuted with the Galaxy S26 in February:
- Advanced Audio Eraser – removes background noise from recordings.
- Creative Studio – AI‑enhanced photo and video editing.
- Enhanced Photo Assist – smarter suggestions for image improvements.
- Call Screening – an AI‑generated voice answers incoming calls and transcribes the caller’s responses.
Vats also highlighted Call Screening in an earlier X post on the same day.
Update timeline
The stable One UI 8.5 rollout is expected to begin in South Korea for the S25 series on April 30, with a global rollout for S25 users anticipated a week later on May 4. These dates have not been officially confirmed by Samsung but were noted by a Samsung support agent and align with the maturity of the software currently in testing.
If you’re waiting to try S26 AI tools on your S25, your wait is almost over.