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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, May 30, 2026Samsung One UI 8.5 Update Excludes Older Galaxy Devices - May 2026
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Samsung One UI 8.5 Update Excludes Older Galaxy Devices - May 2026

Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update will not be available for Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, and Galaxy A53/A33 owners due to the update being built on Android 16 QPR2 rather than the original Android 16. This marks a significant shift in Samsung's update policy for older devices. A separate but related issue involves a bug in the One UI 8.5 update causing some Galaxy S23 and S24 users to get trapped on the Galaxy AI welcome screen. Meanwhile, Google's YouTube platform is expanding its Gemini-powered conversational search feature 'Ask YouTube' to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, representing a broader push toward AI-enhanced user interfaces across multiple platforms.

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Friday 9:26 PMTechish Kenya

An update on Galaxy S22 One UI 8.5 release, plus bad news for Galaxy A53 & A33 owners

An update on Galaxy S22 One UI 8.5 release, plus bad news for Galaxy A53 & A33 owners

Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, and A53/A33 will not receive the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. This decision stems from the update being built on a significantly different Android base, Android 16 QPR2, rather than the original Android 16.

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Owners of Samsung's Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, and A53/A33 will not receive the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. This decision stems from the update being built on a significantly different Android base, Android 16 QPR2, rather than the original Android 16.

  • Samsung is reportedly halting development for older devices, including the Galaxy S22, on the One UI 8.5 update due to its complexity.
  • The One UI 8.5 update is based on Android 16 QPR2, a newer branch with substantial platform changes, making it difficult to port to older hardware.
  • While major OS upgrades are complete for these devices (they received Android 16), they will continue to receive vital security patches.
Saturday 7:26 AMTechish Kenya

YouTube’s Gemini-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ search expands to smart TVs

YouTube’s Gemini-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ search expands to smart TVs

Google is expanding its Gemini-powered conversational search feature, 'Ask YouTube,' from desktop to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

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Google is expanding its Gemini-powered conversational search feature, 'Ask YouTube,' from desktop to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

  • This AI-driven search allows users to ask complex, natural language questions instead of relying on keywords.
  • The feature is an expansion of the experimental 'Ask YouTube' launched by Google in late April.
  • Currently, the TV expansion is being tested with a limited group of users, primarily US-based YouTube Premium members, but is expected to roll out more widely, eventually reaching Kenya.
Friday 8:36 PMTechish KenyaFirst

A strange One UI 8.5 bug is trapping some users on the Galaxy AI welcome screen

A strange One UI 8.5 bug is trapping some users on the Galaxy AI welcome screen

A bug in Samsung's One UI 8.5 update is causing some Galaxy S23 and S24 users to get stuck on the Galaxy AI welcome screen.

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A bug in Samsung's One UI 8.5 update is causing some Galaxy S23 and S24 users to get stuck on the Galaxy AI welcome screen.

  • The glitch is triggered by custom display settings like altered "minimum width" or screen zoom in developer options.
  • Affected users can bypass the loop using voice commands to adjust screen zoom and font size settings instead of performing a factory reset.
  • This issue was reported by users, including a friend of the publication, and a workaround was found after consulting community forums.
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