Samsung One UI 8.5 Update Galaxy M17 A16 Release Date Features

InnovationConsumer TechSamsung One UI 8.5 Update Galaxy M17 A16 Release Date FeaturesByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorJun 07, 2026, 03:05am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung’s One UI 8.5 rollout has now reached the bottom of its smartphone lineup. The update launched alongside the Galaxy S26 series in March and brought new AI tools to the Galaxy S25 series in May, and is now rolling out to some of the cheapest phones in Samsung's roster.If you own a budget Galaxy phone and have been waiting for the update, now is the time to check.Read on for more and don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for instant smartphone deal alerts. Samsung's Most Affordable Galaxy Phones Get One UI 8.5The Samsung Galaxy M17 is getting the One UI 8.5 update as we speak. SamsungSamsung started rolling out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A06 5G this week, one of the company’s most affordable 5G phones, in India. The Galaxy M17, M16, M06, F06, A16 and M35 are also receiving the update in Korea and India this week according to SammyFans, making this one of the broadest single-day expansions of the One UI 8.5 rollout since it began last month.These are genuinely budget devices. The Galaxy A06 5G retails for well under £200 in the UK and under $200 in the US. The Galaxy M-series phones sit in a similar price bracket. Getting Samsung's latest software on devices at this price point is not something every Android manufacturer can claim.MORE FOR YOUTo check if One UI 8.5 is available on your device, go to Settings then Software Update then Download and Install.What Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Brings To Budget Galaxy PhonesDepending on your device, the update brings a refreshed interface with floating elements and transparent effects, a more cus...