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Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim with One UI 7 on firmware server
Samsung is currently busy to launch the most awaited Galaxy S25 series. Meanwhile, Samsung has started One UI 7 development of Galaxy S25 Slim on server. This is an important aspect of the evolution of the smartphone lineup. The company will need enough time to adapt the new hardware to One UI.
According to tipster @tarunvats33, the new test build for the Galaxy S25 Slim has been spotted on the Samsung server carrying model number SM-S937B. This can be identified by the build version S937BXXU0AYA5. These builds are currently being tested on devices locked to India, Europe, UAE, and other Asian regions, as indicated by their CSC codes.
The build number ending AYA5. These new builds indicate that the company is continuously testing One UI 7 for Galaxy S25 Slim to ensure an enhanced and next-level performance when it debuts with the new flagship smartphones.
Samsung may soon make an official announcement for its One UI 7 and tease Galaxy S25 Slim. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Earlier, the Galaxy S25 Slim was listed with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a 12GB RAM variant and runs on Android 15-based One UI 7 software on performance platform Geekbench.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Expected Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
- RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage
- OS: Android 15 OS and One UI 7 custom skin.
- Cameras: There is a 200MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP telephoto camera. There is a 12MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
- Colors: Gray; other colors
Samsung will reveal some details about the Galaxy S25 Slim on January 22, whether through the launch or a teaser. On January 22, Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company will launch the Galaxy S25 series.
After releasing the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series today, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE smartphone has now been added to the One UI 8.5 internal testing device group. Along with the One UI 8.5 beta program, the Korean tech giant is also working on preparing this major update for other Galaxy devices.
One UI 8.5 Beta introduces numerous new features, enhanced Galaxy AI tools, an improved user interface, and improved productivity, privacy, and performance across the Galaxy ecosystem. As you receive the Beta build, you may encounter bugs and battery-draining issues.
Tarun Vats has spotted a new One UI 8.5 testing firmware version, S731BXXU3BYLD, for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. The Galaxy S25 FE launched with One UI 8.0 pre-installed, and the One UI 8.5 update will be the minor One UI upgrade.
The One UI 8.5 beta update is currently available in only a few countries for the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. This lets users try out new features before the stable release. A new testing build suggests that Samsung Galaxy S25 FE users will receive this major update directly when the stable version is released.
In addition, Samsung has also confirmed that it will launch the Galaxy S26 series next year with the One UI 8.5 update Pre-installed. This means that Galaxy S25 FE users will receive this major update sometime afterward.
Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE. The One UI 8 Watch update is based on the Wear OS 6.
Note that the stable One UI 8 Watch update is currently available only to Galaxy Watch 4 users in South Korea. The company has not yet provided a timeline for when this update will be available in the global market.
However, the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE is already receiving the One UI 8 Watch update in India. Given the pace of the One UI 8 update rollout, it shouldn’t be long before it becomes widely available.
Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE users can identify the latest software via the PDA build version ending with JYK4 and DYK4, respectively. The firmware also carries the October 2025 security patch. The stable update unlocks even better performance, power efficiency, and stability.
One UI 8 Watch brings a completely new tile system that improves accessibility. This update also optimizes overall performance and battery efficiency with app updates. You can look forward to a whole new world of smartwatch ventures.
To download the update, check for software updates. Your watch may already have an OTA update pending for your approval. Press the download and install button.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 8.5 beta build for the latest Galaxy flagship smartphones. The new One UI 8.5 beta version brings some changes and improvements, giving users an early taste of the new software. Additionally, One UI 8.5 includes a redesigned YouTube card for the Now Brief.
With One UI 8, the “YouTube card” in the “Now Brief” recommendation for watching show videos vertically as a list can only show two videos.
Now, with One UI 8.5, the YouTube card in “Now Brief,” which shows recommendations horizontally in a carousel that you can swipe through, now shows up to ten videos, along with larger feature images for each video.
If YouTube videos aren’t showing on your Now Brief feed, you can navigate to and open Settings, then tap Galaxy AI, and then tap Now Brief. Then, tap Content to include and enable the YouTube switch. When you’re finished, tap Back.
Earlier this week, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series. Soon, the company may expand the beta program to phones in the Galaxy Z lineup and older Galaxy S series devices.
The One UI 8.5 beta update makes Galaxy AI image creation easier, improves device connectivity, improves Smart Quick Share, lock screen, and weather tools, enhances Samsung Health insights, strengthens security, enhances battery management, improves accessibility, adds upgrade reminders, and more.
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