One UI 8.5 Beta: Samsung Camera Features Return
- Samsung has released the second beta of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series,restoring the previously absent Dual Rec and Single Take camera features.
- Why it matters: Restores popular camera features (Dual Rec,Single Take) previously removed in Beta 1.
- What's next: Potential expansion of the beta programme to additional Samsung devices.
Samsung Reinstates Dual Rec and Single Take in One UI 8.5 Beta 2 for Galaxy S25
Samsung has released the second beta of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series,restoring the previously absent Dual Rec and Single Take camera features. The initial One UI 8.5 beta, released earlier in December 2025, removed these specialized camera modes from the default camera experience.
Why Were These Features Removed Initially?
Samsung’s decision to initially remove Dual Rec and Single Take in the first One UI 8.5 beta suggests the company views these modes as specialized features, not essential to the core camera experience. These modes allow users to record video with both front and rear cameras simultaneously (dual Rec) or capture a variety of photos and videos with a single tap (Single Take). Their removal may be part of a broader effort to streamline the default camera interface.
One UI 8.5 and Android 16
One UI 8.5 is built upon Android 16 QPR2 (Quarterly Platform Release 2). The beta program is currently available for Galaxy S25 users, and Samsung may extend it to other compatible devices in the future.