Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta 5: New Bixby with Perplexity AI Search

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Samsung recently opened the One UI 8.5 beta program, featuring a collection of AI-powered tools aimed at boosting creativity, connectivity, and security. As we reported earlier, Bixby, Samsung’s personal assistant for Galaxy phones, is getting updated with Perplexity AI.

Samsung rolled out Beta 5 and extended the program to all eligible regions, including India, the United States, and the UK. This latest build, version ZZAN, concentrates on only one thing: the most anticipated Bixby update, backed by Perplexity AI.

Samsung first hinted Gemini backed Bixby integration. However, the electronics giant later settled for Perplexity as a suitable AI for the Bixby assistant, especially for its advanced search capabilities. As for device handling, Samsung may still have the native code to change phone settings with Bixby. The new Bixby update adds a whopping 550 MB to your device storage.

The latest One UI 8.5 beta 5 update adds this new Bixby version update. This development comes after concerns arose earlier in the year that Samsung might be abandoning Bixby, particularly when the Galaxy S25 received multiple Gemini upgrades while Bixby lost certain features.

Bixby gets Perplexity AI integration

The Perplexity-powered Bixby features a redesigned overlay that provides more detailed and contextual responses to user queries. For example, when asked about weather conditions, the enhanced assistant can offer practical recommendations like suggesting users carry a jacket, drawing on Perplexity’s real-time search engine capabilities. This integration aims to deliver richer, more current results and improve Bixby’s ability to handle complex questions.

Checkout the new Bixby in action:

One UI 8.5 Beta 5 brings Perplexity Integration and works seamlessly. This is awesome. Kudos @SamsungMobile @SamsungIndia pic.twitter.com/h3wVytatQi
— Salian (@ThePhoneFuel) February 19, 2026

Currently, the enhanced Bixby functionality is limited to Samsung Bixby version 4.0.50.4 and requires devices running One UI 8.5 beta, which is exclusively available for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The full rollout is expected to debut with the full One UI 8.5 stable release. Subsequently, the Perplexity-powered Bixby will be rolled out to older Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 lineup, alongside the stable One UI 8.5 update. Samsung has confirmed this timeline, though a detailed schedule and list of eligible devices may be announced during the February Galaxy S26 launch event.

What’s new in Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta 5?

Version – One UI 8.5, ZZAN
Bugs that have been fixed
- Applied Bixby version update
Update information
One UI version: 8.5
Android version: 16
Version: S938BXXU7ZZAN / S938BOXM7ZZAN / S938BXXU7CZAJ
Size: 553.08 MB
Security patch level: 5 February 2026

How to download One UI 8.5 Beta 5?

Eager to be among the first to experience One UI 8.5? You can sign up through the Samsung Members app available on your compatible Galaxy device. Beta participants will get early access to the new features and can provide feedback to help refine the final release.