Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 4 lands on the Galaxy S25 series, delivering a dedicated Direct Voicemail inbox, AI‑enhanced Smart Capture, and refined Bixby Routines alongside a fresh security patch. The update fixes lingering crashes, stabilizes the lock‑screen, and aligns the UI with Android 14, giving you a smoother, more intuitive daily experience.
Key Highlights of One UI 8.5 Beta 4
Direct Voicemail Inbox
The new Direct Voicemail feature creates a standalone inbox inside the native Phone app. Each voicemail appears as an individual entry with transcription, playback controls, and one‑tap sharing or deletion. Power users can now manage voice messages faster, shaving seconds off routine coordination.
AI‑Powered Smart Capture
Smart Capture now analyzes scenes in real time, suggesting optimal cropping and filter options automatically. The AI learns your shooting habits, so you spend less time editing and more time sharing.
Enhanced Bixby Routines
Bixby Routines has been upgraded to anticipate your daily patterns. It proposes shortcuts before you need them, such as opening your favorite music app when you plug in headphones or dimming the screen during evening reading sessions.
Stability and Security Improvements
- Crash loop resolution: Edge panel crashes are eliminated.
- Lock‑screen stability: UI freezes on the lock screen are fixed.
- Quick Settings reliability: Misbehaving toggles now work consistently.
- Security patch: Aligns the beta with the latest Android 14 baseline and patches known vulnerabilities.
What This Means for Galaxy Users
If you’ve been waiting for a cleaner voicemail experience, Direct Voicemail delivers it now. The stability tweaks mean fewer interruptions while you browse or stream, and the AI tools can streamline everyday tasks—from auto‑tagging photos to pre‑populating calendar events after a meeting‑related voicemail. In short, your Galaxy feels more responsive and personalized.
Developer Opportunities with New APIs
The beta exposes a Direct Voicemail API that lets third‑party apps integrate custom transcription services. This opens the door for niche utilities that can enrich the voicemail workflow, giving developers a fresh playground to build Galaxy‑specific features.
Rollout Timeline and Availability
Beta 4 will remain on the Galaxy S25 series for about a week before expanding to the S24 line and the upcoming S26 Ultra. A public release is slated for later this month, aligning with the launch window of the next flagship. Keep an eye on your device’s update settings to be among the first to try the new features.
