Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta Fourth Release Introduces Direct Voicemail
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta fourth release is now rolling out to Galaxy S25 series users, marking another significant step toward the stable launch of One UI 8.5 in early 2026. The update, rolling out with firmware version ZZAL and the February 5, 2026, security patch, delivers important stability improvements as well as new functionality that enhances the phone experience.
The Samsung One UI 8.5 beta fourth release focuses on stability, usability, and call management improvements ahead of the stable rollout.
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements in One UI 8.5 Beta
The fourth beta includes a Direct Voicemail feature within the Phone app that works similarly to other platforms’ live voicemail solutions. Users can send calls to voicemail either manually or automatically after a set period, and the app displays real-time text transcripts of messages recorded directly on the device. This addition aims to streamline how users manage unanswered calls without relying exclusively on carrier systems.
Beyond Direct Voicemail, Samsung has addressed several known issues from prior beta releases. Fixes in this build include corrections to the lock screen clock behavior, improvements to Bluetooth headset call switching, resolution of search history glitches in the Phone app, and enhancements to the AI Select tool so it closes reliably after copying text. These adjustments help refine overall system performance during the beta phase.
What to Expect Next After the One UI 8.5 Beta Fourth Release
This ongoing beta testing phase focuses on refining One UI 8.5 ahead of its official stable rollout, expected to coincide with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch. One UI 8.5 introduces a range of user-centered enhancements such as redesigned Quick Settings, improved device-to-device storage sharing, adaptive lock screen experiences, and deeper ecosystem integration across Samsung devices.
Developers and testers participating in the One UI 8.5 beta program should receive this fourth release soon if they have not already. As the software matures, more features and optimizations may be introduced ahead of the public stable version.
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