Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta has reintroduced Dual Rec and Single Take camera modes, becoming one of the most talked-about updates in the latest beta rollout. This update delivers overdue camera function restorations for Galaxy device users, just days after the first beta, which had disappointed enthusiasts.
In the second One UI 8.5 Beta update — rolling out globally on December 22, 2025 — Samsung reinstated the Dual Rec and Single Take camera modes, which were missing from the initial One UI 8.5 beta build released earlier this month. These features are now accessible through the updated Camera Assistant app instead of the stock Camera app.
Why One UI 8.5 Beta Bringing Back Dual Rec and Single Take Matters
The removal of Dual Rec and Single Take in the first One UI 8.5 beta drew criticism from photographers and content creators who rely on these tools for creative mobile shooting — Dual Rec lets users record video from two lenses simultaneously, while Single Take captures multiple photos and video clips with one tap.
Samsung responded quickly in Beta 2 by shifting these modes into the Camera Assistant app, restoring them alongside new manual toggles that let users choose whether the modes appear in the camera interface.
Timeline of One UI 8.5 Beta Updates
- Dec 8, 2025: One UI 8.5 Beta initial release for Galaxy S25 series — camera modes absent.
- Dec 22, 2025: One UI 8.5 Beta 2 rollout expands to the US, Europe, India, and Poland, with Dual Rec and Single Take restored through Camera Assistant.
- Early 2026 (expected): Stable One UI 8.5 release accompanies the Galaxy S26 launch.
To get Dual Rec and Single Take back:
- Join the One UI 8.5 Beta Program via the Samsung Members app.
- Update the Camera Assistant app from the Galaxy Store.
- Enable the new toggles for Dual Rec and Single Take in Camera Assistant Additional modes settings.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Dual Rec and Single Take camera modes restore functionality that was temporarily removed, marking a notable mid-beta update for Galaxy photographers.
