What Changed in the One UI 8.5 Camera Update?
If your Samsung phone suddenly lost video filters in the Camera app, you are not imagining it. With the One UI 8.5 camera update, Samsung removed the in‑camera video filter option that used to appear when recording 1080p clips at both 30fps and 60fps. Tests on devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 7 confirm that filters visible in Video mode on One UI 8.0 are now missing on stable One UI 8.5. Users running the One UI 9 beta on phones such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra are seeing the same behavior, which strongly suggests this is an intentional change rather than a temporary bug. For now, Samsung has not offered an official explanation or rollback. That leaves Galaxy owners looking for practical camera app workarounds and new Galaxy phone video editing habits to get back the stylized look they enjoyed in earlier software versions.
Built‑In Samsung Workarounds: Filters After Recording and Log Video
Even though live filters in Video mode are gone, One UI still includes tools to reshape the look of your clips. The most direct camera app workaround is to record normally, then open the video in Samsung’s Gallery and use the Samsung Studio editor. There, you can apply 13 built‑in filters and download additional Samsung‑made or third‑party packs from the Galaxy Store. Be aware that applying these filters appears to compress footage; for example, a 4K HDR 60fps file shrank from 467MB to 334MB after processing, which may slightly impact quality. On newer flagships, another option is Pro Video mode with Log profile and Cinematic LUTs. You record flat Log video, then apply LUT profiles either in Samsung’s editor or desktop software like DaVinci Resolve. However, Log recording is currently limited to the Galaxy S24 series and newer, so older models must rely on post‑capture filters instead.
Using Photo Mode as a Temporary Live Filter Hack
If you miss seeing a filter preview while you shoot, there is a clever—though imperfect—hack inside Samsung’s own Camera app. Some users have found that you can switch to Photo mode, choose your preferred filter, and then long‑press the shutter button to start recording a video. The Camera app will keep the selected photo filter active while capturing that clip, effectively simulating the old live video filter behavior. This method is clunky, because you lose direct access to dedicated Video mode options and may find it harder to manage framing or advanced settings. It also does not solve the issue at higher resolutions or frame rates that never supported filters in the first place. Still, if you just want quick stylized clips for social media and do not want to install extra apps, this built‑in workaround can help bridge the gap left by Samsung’s removal.
Third‑Party Camera Apps: Live Filters Without Samsung’s Limits
To fully replace the missing Samsung video filters, third‑party camera apps are often the most flexible approach. Many popular Android camera tools offer live filters, color presets, and manual controls that work directly in Video mode, so you can preview the look before hitting record. When choosing an alternative, focus on apps that support your Galaxy’s resolution and frame‑rate options, offer non‑destructive editing or high‑bitrate recording, and do not aggressively compress footage. Because Samsung’s stock Camera app no longer provides these creative effects in One UI 8.5 and One UI 9 beta, a capable third‑party camera becomes the closest like‑for‑like replacement. Experiment with a few options until you find an interface and filter style you enjoy. Once set up, you can keep Samsung’s Camera app for standard footage and reach for your chosen third‑party app whenever you need a stylized video look on demand.
Editing Tools Like Google Photos and Lightroom for Flexible Looks
If you are comfortable editing after recording, general‑purpose apps like Google Photos, Adobe Lightroom, and dedicated video editors can restore and even expand your creative options. Google Photos offers simple color presets and adjustment sliders that work well for quick tuning before you share a clip. Lightroom, while primarily a photo editor, can handle short video color work on supported devices, letting you apply familiar profiles and fine‑tune exposure, contrast, and color grading. Dedicated video editing apps go further with multi‑layer timelines, LUT support, and precise control over saturation and tone curves. This approach keeps your original footage intact and avoids some of the compression that can occur when relying solely on Samsung’s editor. By building a workflow around these tools, you maintain full creative control over Galaxy phone video editing, even after Samsung’s decision to remove in‑camera video filters from its stock Camera app.
