Samsung has rolled out the second beta of its One UI 8.5 operating‑system update for the Galaxy S25 series, restoring two camera modes that were omitted from the initial beta released earlier this month. The update, which is available to users enrolled in Samsung’s beta program, re‑introduces the Dual Rec and Single Take features that many owners had requested after the first release removed them from the stock camera application.
How the Features Are Re‑Enabled
According to reports from SamMobile, the two modes can now be accessed through an updated version of Samsung’s Camera Assistant app, version 4.5.00.13. The new build adds an “Additional modes” section within the app that allows users to enable the Dual Rec and Single Take functions. Once activated, these modes appear in the standard Modes selector of the Galaxy camera app. The functionality is limited to devices that have installed the second One UI 8.5 beta build; earlier versions of the OS do not support the restoration.
The Dual Rec mode records video simultaneously from two of the device’s cameras, producing a dual‑camera footage that can be edited later. The Single Take mode automatically captures a series of photos and short video clips as the user pans the camera across a scene, generating multiple stills and video clips in a variety of styles. Both modes had been part of the stock camera experience on previous One UI releases but were absent from the initial One UI 8.5 beta.
Reasons Behind the Removal and Return
Samsung’s decision to remove these specialized modes in the first beta was not explained publicly. Industry observers suggest that the company may have been streamlining the camera interface or addressing performance issues identified during early testing. The return of the modes in the second beta indicates that Samsung has resolved the underlying concerns or determined that users value the features enough to reintegrate them.
One UI 8.5 is built on Android 16 QPR2, the latest iteration of Google’s Android platform. The beta program is currently running exclusively on the Galaxy S25 series, with plans to expand to additional devices pending further testing. Samsung’s approach to rolling out the update follows its typical cadence of releasing a first beta to a broad audience, collecting feedback, and then issuing a refined version.
Implications for Users and Future Updates
For Galaxy S25 owners, the re‑introduction of Dual Rec and Single Take provides a more complete camera experience without requiring a full OS upgrade to the final release of One UI 8.5. However, the necessity of an additional app to enable the modes may inconvenience users who prefer a single, cohesive camera interface. The fact that the modes are only available through the Camera Assistant app suggests that Samsung may continue to separate certain features from the core camera application in future updates.
Samsung has not announced a timeline for the release of the public version of One UI 8.5, but the company’s typical beta-to‑final rollout schedule suggests that the final update could arrive in the next few weeks. Users who wish to test the restored camera modes should ensure that they have installed the latest version of the Camera Assistant app and that their device is running the second beta build.
Looking Ahead
The next steps for Samsung will involve monitoring user feedback on the restored modes and assessing any performance implications that may arise from enabling them via the Camera Assistant app. The company will likely evaluate whether to integrate the modes more fully into the stock camera application in the final release. If the beta program expands to additional Galaxy devices, it will be important to confirm whether the same functionality is available across the broader product line.
Overall, the second One UI 8.5 beta demonstrates Samsung’s responsiveness to user requests and its willingness to adjust feature sets during the beta phase. Users who rely on Dual Rec and Single Take for photography and videography can now enjoy those tools again on their Galaxy S25 devices, pending the final release of the operating system.
