One UI 8.5 update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and newer models

[AndySchuylerVlogs]

Anyone experienced any updates on one UI 8.5, and will there be an update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G in the US?

[Mujibar]

Not sure what you're asking about 8.5 updates. Beta testers have agreed to not discuss the beta outside the beta community, which is a condition of joining the beta program.

Your phone is expected to receive One UI 8.5 based on when it was released and Samsung's update schedule. However, there has been no evidence of internal testing for the S21 FE:

https://sammyguru.com/samsung-is-testing-one-ui-8-5-for-these-galaxy-devices/

[AndySchuylerVlogs]

I'm on the beta program for my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

[Mujibar]

For 8.5? I highly doubt that, unless you're somehow running a Frankenstein'd unofficial build. The public beta program hasn't been expanded beyond the S25 series.

[AndySchuylerVlogs]

https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/01/13/one-ui-8-5-coming-soon-check-the-release-date-eligible-galaxy-...

[AndySchuylerVlogs]

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be getting One UI 8.5. Look at the page for eligibility for One UI 8.5 for the S21 FE 5G and newer Samsung phones

[Mujibar]

That's a list of devices *expected* to get it. Like I said, there's been no evidence yet of internal testing for the S21 FE.

[AndySchuylerVlogs]

I have proof saying that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be getting One UI 8.5 in April 2026

[Mujibar]

"Expected" doesn't mean "will." It probably will, but there's been no official word yet.

[userDohzkjaiqY]

That's also when 8.5 is expected to officially release in stable.

No you aren't in a beta, only the s25 is.

And if they were going to expand the beta past the s25 they definitely wouldn't skip the s22, s23, s24 for a mid cycle s21.