One UI 8.5 Update: Which Galaxy Devices Get It First?
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is officially rolling out, and the first wave of devices is already seeing the new software. The rollout began earlier in the week for the Galaxy S25 series alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the US, before expanding to the Galaxy S24 family. That means owners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S24 FE can now download the One UI 8.5 update. Samsung is using a staggered rollout strategy, so not every eligible device receives the new firmware simultaneously. Current indications suggest that other recent foldables, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, could be next in line as the company continues to push the update across its flagship lineup. Users should expect availability to grow steadily over the coming days and weeks.
Galaxy S24 Update Details and Build Versions
For Galaxy S24 owners, the One UI 8.5 update brings a sizable package of changes, even if some carrier changelogs only highlight a few items. On Verizon’s network, the update specifically calls out two headline additions: AirDrop support for cross-platform sharing with iPhones and a new Creative Studio feature. Samsung is shipping distinct firmware builds for each S24 model; users should look for build S928USQU5DZDR on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S926USQU5DZDR on the Galaxy S24+, and S921USQU5DZDR on the standard Galaxy S24. The Galaxy S24 FE is also included, with firmware version S721USQUBDZDP marking its jump to One UI 8.5. To install the Galaxy S24 update, users can navigate to Settings, then Software update, and choose Download and install to check whether the new software is already available on their device.
Samsung’s New AirDrop Feature and Cross-Platform Sharing
One of the most notable additions in the One UI 8.5 update is Samsung’s new AirDrop-like functionality, which finally enables more seamless file sharing between Galaxy devices and iPhones. According to the carrier changelog, this Samsung AirDrop feature is a central part of the latest release for the Galaxy S24 lineup and other supported models. While Samsung has long offered solutions like Quick Share for Galaxy-to-Galaxy transfers, the new implementation aims to bridge the gap between ecosystems by allowing users to share photos, videos, and documents more easily with Apple devices. This capability arrives alongside Creative Studio, hinting that Samsung is placing heavier emphasis on both content creation and frictionless sharing. As more devices receive the software, the cross-platform benefits should become more visible, particularly for households and workplaces that mix Android and iOS hardware.
Galaxy S24 FE’s Stable One UI 8.5 Rollout and What’s Next
The Galaxy S24 FE is one of the latest devices to receive the stable One UI 8.5 update, following its initial release in South Korea and now expanding to users in the US. This move means the more affordable member of the S24 family is quickly catching up with its flagship siblings in terms of software features, including the new Samsung AirDrop feature and Creative Studio. Samsung’s staggered rollout strategy suggests a clear hierarchy: the newest flagship slabs and foldables receive the software first, followed by Fan Edition models and slightly older devices. With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 update already underway and hints that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 may be next, it’s clear that foldables remain a priority. Users of other Galaxy phones should monitor the Software update section in Settings, as Samsung continues expanding One UI 8.5 across its lineup.