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Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 gets AirDrop-like file-sharing toggle in One UI 8.5
Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 file-sharing feature toggle appears in One UI 8.5
Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 gets AirDrop-like file-sharing toggle in One UI 8.5
Older Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 phones show a new AirDrop-like file-sharing toggle after updating to One UI 8.5, but the feature is not yet active. Learn about its availability and future release.
2026-03-31T22:05:18+03:00
2026-03-31T22:05:18+03:00
2026-03-31T22:05:18+03:00
Owners of older Samsung Galaxy S22–S25 series smartphones have spotted a new toggle for a file-sharing feature similar to Apple's AirDrop after updating to One UI 8.5. This feature was first introduced in the flagship Galaxy S26 series and is being developed in collaboration with Google.Despite the option appearing in settings, the function is not yet operational on older models. The toggle exists, but the backend remains inactive, leaving file-sharing unavailable to users.Reports indicate that the toggle has appeared not only for One UI 8.5 beta testers but also for some users on the stable One UI 8 version, sparking curiosity and questions about its future availability.When the feature will become active on older devices remains unclear. It is likely to go live after the official release of the stable One UI 8.5 version, once Samsung and Google flip the server-side switch.
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Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 file-sharing feature toggle appears in One UI 8.5
Older Samsung Galaxy S22-S25 phones show a new AirDrop-like file-sharing toggle after updating to One UI 8.5, but the feature is not yet active. Learn about its availability and future release.
Owners of older Samsung Galaxy S22–S25 series smartphones have spotted a new toggle for a file-sharing feature similar to Apple's AirDrop after updating to One UI 8.5. This feature was first introduced in the flagship Galaxy S26 series and is being developed in collaboration with Google.
Despite the option appearing in settings, the function is not yet operational on older models. The toggle exists, but the backend remains inactive, leaving file-sharing unavailable to users.
Reports indicate that the toggle has appeared not only for One UI 8.5 beta testers but also for some users on the stable One UI 8 version, sparking curiosity and questions about its future availability.
When the feature will become active on older devices remains unclear. It is likely to go live after the official release of the stable One UI 8.5 version, once Samsung and Google flip the server-side switch.
