Rumors of a Galaxy S26 delay are causing concern for current Galaxy S25 users.
October 28, 2025
The next major update for the Galaxy S25 has been put on hold.
Samsung's software update schedule is facing further disruptions.
After a significant delay with the Android 15-based One UI 7, Samsung seemed to recover with the quick release of One UI 8. Now, with One UI 8.5 on hold, Samsung users may experience extended waiting periods once more. If Samsung aims to coordinate the launch with the Galaxy S26 series, the update could be delayed for several months for current phones, and even longer for older models.
This situation illustrates how a single change can create wider issues. Samsung had been making progress, but this one postponement has created uncertainty.