Samsung has commenced the rollout of the second One UI 8.5 beta update for the Galaxy A54 in India, focusing on bug fixes and system stability enhancements. Identified as build A546EXXUJZZD9, this update is based on Android 16 and is part of Samsung’s testing cycle for mid-range devices, which usually follow flagship beta programs by a few weeks. Early participants in the beta program will receive the update over the air.
The update addresses several issues, including a problem with Bluetooth auto scanning that previously prevented devices from appearing in the Bluetooth menu. Camera performance has seen “function stabilization,” indicating minor adjustments rather than significant changes. Additionally, a bug affecting brightness and volume controls in the quick panel has been resolved, enhancing basic usability. Samsung has also adjusted the Direct Voicemail feature to use its own text-to-speech engine, potentially improving consistency across regions.
These changes signal a phase of refinement for the Galaxy A54, a widely used A-series device. Samsung’s inclusion of Android 16 in the beta aligns with its efforts to quicken platform adoption timelines. However, feature parity with Galaxy S devices remains limited, with A-series updates focusing more on core system improvements.
For beta users, the update promises more reliable daily use, with fixes to connectivity and quick panel controls. Camera stabilization may reduce performance inconsistencies, though significant image quality improvements are unlikely. The shift to Samsung’s TTS engine for voicemail may enhance transcription reliability.
The timing for a stable release remains uncertain, as Samsung typically releases two to four beta builds before a final version, based on feedback and bug severity. The progression of build ZZD9 suggests steady progress, with the question being how soon Samsung will transition to a public release and whether additional features will be introduced before then.
