{"id":577057,"date":"2026-05-10T22:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T22:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/577057\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T22:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T22:05:58","slug":"waiting-a-long-time-samsung-delays-free-android-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/577057\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Waiting A Long Time\u2019\u2014Samsung Delays Free Android Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

Carry on and wait, says Samsung.<\/p>\n

NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Here we go again. Hundreds of millions of Samsung Galaxy owners are waiting for news as to when the latest Android upgrade will hit their phones. \u201cWe understand you have been waiting a long time,\u201d a company rep has just admitted, “but we are unable to provide internal advance notice regarding the update schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leakers had suggested April 30<\/a> and then May 4<\/a> for a One UI 8.5 upgrade that will come first to Samsung\u2019s recent Galaxy S25 flagship. This to secure upgrades already on the new Galaxy S26 for free, without an expensive device upgrade.<\/p>\n

ForbesGoogle\u2019s Android Update\u2014iPhone Wins As Samsung Falls BehindBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSecure<\/a>\u201d is the operative word here. \u201cOne UI 8.5 strengthens device protection,\u201d Samsung<\/a> says, \u201cand gives users clearer control over their security settings.” That includes Theft Protection, Failed Authentication Lock and Identity Check. <\/p>\n

All told, the company promises that One UI 8.5 will “safeguard more settings than before, adding an extra layer of protection.\u201d It\u2019s a security-first upgrade.<\/p>\n

Fresh from complaining<\/a> that Samsung users lose out when compared to Pixel and iPhone owners when it comes to timely, transparent updates, SammyFans<\/a> has the latest on the likely go live dates for One UI 8.5 and these extra protections.<\/p>\n

\u201cSamsung users are quite frustrated due to a lack of communication,\u201d the website says. \u201cAs always, Samsung is refraining from revealing a release timeline.\u201d But the software \u201cmay start rolling out on Wednesday, as the May 4 release window could be avoided due to regional considerations.\u201d That\u2019s only in Korea, though. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur assumptions point to May 6 for South Korea, followed by Global markets within a week. A Canadian moderator ruled out the possibility of a simultaneous rollout for a wide range of models, so an undefined delay is likely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Put simply, most Galaxy owners still have some time to wait. <\/p>\n

Forbes\u2018Pay The Fine Now\u2019\u2014Feds Issue Text Warning For iPhone And Android UsersBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n

Leakers had suggested April 30 for Korea and May 4 for other markets, despite the May holiday weekend in Samsung\u2019s home market. Now it\u2019s unclear when exactly other markets and models will follow, assuming this week sees any go lives begin. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou inquired about when One Ul 8.5 will be released,\u201d that online customer rep told SammyFans. \u201cWe apologize. We are unable to provide internal advance notice regarding the update schedule. Due to the many variables involved until the final update, the relevant departments have stated that it is difficult to provide advance
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