Samsung is keeping its foot on the gas with its One UI 8.5 Beta program, officially adding the Galaxy S23 FE to its early access roster. The rollout has just kicked off in India, coming hot on the heels of the beta's expansion to several other Galaxy lineups earlier today.

For Galaxy S23 FE owners in India, this means a chance to test-drive Samsung’s latest software improvements before the stable version drops. Alongside fresh interface tweaks, this initial beta build includes the April 2026 security patch, ensuring devices remain protected during the testing phase.

Getting on board is straightforward, though geographical limits currently apply. It remains to be seen whether Samsung will open the S23 FE beta to markets outside of India. For now, eligible users can check the Samsung Members app—if the program is available to you, a registration banner will be front and center on the homepage. Once registered, pulling down the update is as simple as navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

As with any pre-release software, the One UI 8.5 Beta might come with a few bugs or performance hiccups. Testers are strongly advised to back up their personal data before taking the plunge to avoid any unwanted surprises.

This latest move highlights Samsung’s push to bring One UI 8.5 to a broader range of devices as quickly as possible. If the current momentum holds, we could see the stable update rolling out as early as late April or early May.