Samsung's One UI 8.5 Update Will Reportedly Add Feature to Block Apps With 'Excessive Ads'

Dec 1, 2025 - 15:00
Samsung's One UI 8.5 Update Will Reportedly Add Feature to Block Apps With 'Excessive Ads'
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update may introduce an automatic tool to block apps that send frequent ad notifications. Spotted by a tipster, the feature appears in Device Care as “Block apps with excessive ads” and can place spam-heavy apps into deep sleep. Users may choose between Basic and Intelligent blocking, with the latter analysing notifications on-device. Expected to debut with the Galaxy S26 series, One UI 8.5 will likely enter its beta phase soon and bring several UI and usability improvements.