One UI 8.5 testing appears to be underway at Samsung, as two rugged Galaxy devices have now surfaced on internal test servers. The Galaxy Tab Active5 and Galaxy XCover 7 Pro were recently spotted running early One UI 8.5 builds across multiple regions.
This early activity suggests Samsung has quietly begun groundwork for its next software update, even as the current One UI version continues rolling out to supported devices.
Galaxy Tab Active5 Enters One UI 8.5 Testing Phase
As part of One UI 8.5 testing, the Galaxy Tab Active5 has been detected on test servers in India, Europe, and Turkey. The wide regional coverage indicates Samsung is validating the update across different markets early in development.
The build version spotted for the tablet is X306BXXU8DZA1, which clearly points to an internal test build rather than a public release.
Galaxy XCover 7 Pro Also Spotted During One UI 8.5 Testing
The Galaxy XCover 7 Pro has also joined One UI 8.5 testing, appearing on Samsung’s test servers in Europe, Turkey, and Vietnam. This confirms that Samsung’s rugged smartphone lineup is also part of the early testing cycle.
The associated build number for the device is G766BXXU4CYL3, reinforcing that active development is in progress.
Early One UI 8.5 testing does not confirm a release timeline, but it strongly suggests that Samsung has started internal validation. Rugged devices often receive updates slightly later, so seeing them appear this early is a positive sign.
More devices are expected to surface in test listings as development continues.
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