Samsung is reportedly shaking things up with its upcoming One UI 8.5 update. The firmware will bring a fresh look to some of the most fundamental apps on your Galaxy phones. While we’re still a ways off from its official release, leaked images give us a glimpse into the design changes that Samsung’s One UI 8.5 will bring to the “Phone” and “My Files” apps.
It seems Samsung’s goal is to make these apps easier to use with one hand and to give them a cleaner, more modern feel.
This is what the Phone app looks like in Samsung’s One UI 8.5
First up is the Phone app. As spotted by SammyGuru, the biggest change here is the navigation bar at the bottom. The three main tabs—keypad, recents, and contacts—are now housed inside a single, floating, pill-shaped container. A highlight will show which tab is active. This is a notable shift from the traditional separate tabs and appears to take some inspiration from Apple‘s iOS. The update also brings a new feature called “Direct voicemail,” although its exact functionality is still a mystery.
UI revamp for the My Files app in Samsung’s One UI 8.5
Next, the My Files app is getting a significant overhaul in order to improve the user experience. The app is bringing back the circular icons for file categories, a design choice that was previously replaced by a pill-shaped layout. This return to a more classic look gives the app a clean, intuitive feel. The redesign also extends to the “recent files” and “downloads” cards. They now have a fresh look to match the new style.
Samsung is also moving the search bar in the My Files app to the bottom of the screen. This change aims to improve one-handed navigation. Now it will be much easier to reach on larger displays. Another visual change is the return of the classic yellow color for folder icons, giving the app a more vibrant and recognizable look. The app will also show a PC-like folder path at the top for easier navigation.
It’s important to remember that these changes are from a leaked, unfinished software build. The app reportedly crashes after only a few seconds, indicating that there is still a lot of work to be done. The One UI 8.5 update is expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 series early next year. However, this early look provides an interesting early look at what’s to come. Overall, Samsung seems to be actively working to refine the user experience of its most essential apps.
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