Rumors are swirling that Samsung has postponed the launch of the beta program for its upcoming One UI 8.5 Android skin, which is expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 series. Originally slated for a November release, the beta build for One UI 8.5 is now facing delays, according to a tipster on X.
The delay is reportedly linked to the revival of the Galaxy S26+, a model that was previously scrapped by Samsung before being reintroduced due to poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge. As a result of the extended development time required for the S26+, the entire Galaxy S26 lineup is rumored to be pushed back to a March launch. Given that Samsung aims for the S26 series to showcase the debut of One UI 8.5, launching a beta program in November for devices that won't receive the final update until March would be redundant.
While these reports are not confirmed and are purely speculative, they align with the current industry trends and expectations for Samsung's product roadmap.
