Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update could introduce a significant new tool to improve user experience. A leaked feature suggests the software will automatically block apps that send excessive advertisement notifications.
The update is expected to roll out to beta testers soon. It aims to deliver practical usability improvements alongside its visual redesigns.
CID (@theonecid) shared details of the potential new feature. It appears within the Device Care menu under the name “Device care adds a new ‘Block apps with excessive ads’.”
According to leaked screenshots, One UI 8.5 will identify apps that repeatedly push ad-based notifications. The system will then place these apps into a “deep sleep” state.
December is here, new build!
One UI 8.5 CYKW 😬
Device care adds a new 'Block apps with excessive ads' pic.twitter.com/Wbfk8v7LwE
— CID (@theonecid) December 1, 2025Apps in this state cannot wake themselves, run in the background, or send any notifications to the user. This provides a system-level solution to a common annoyance.
How the Feature Might Work
Users will reportedly manage the feature through their settings. The path is expected to be Settings > Device care > Care report > Excessive alerts.
The leaked information suggests the tool will offer two modes of operation:
- Basic Blocking: Relies on Samsung’s own database to identify apps known for frequent ads.
- Intelligent Blocking: Uses on-device AI to analyse incoming notifications and determine if they are advertisements. A disclaimer notes that this AI detection may not always be 100% accurate.
This automated approach offers a key advantage over current manual methods. While users can currently disable notification channels per app, this depends on developers implementing them correctly.
Samsung plans to debut the One UI 8.5 software interface with the Galaxy S26 series in February 2026. The company will launch a public beta program for Galaxy S25 users in the coming days
Once development is complete, the update should reach a wide range of eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Other anticipated changes include a refreshed glass-inspired aesthetic, enhanced quick settings, updated icons, and notification summaries.
