One UI 8.5 Leak Highlights AI Smarts for Wi-Fi and Mobile Data

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update is shaping up to be one of the company’s most ambitious leaps into AI-driven features, with connectivity at the center of this shift. A recently leaked build reveals how artificial intelligence could soon be managing the delicate balance between Wi-Fi and mobile data for Galaxy users, promising smoother online experiences with minimal interruptions.

Until now, One UI 8.0 marked a milestone, but excitement around it has tapered off following its release. The leak of One UI 8.5, however, has reignited interest, largely thanks to AI integration that aims to handle tasks users typically manage themselves.

One of the standout upgrades focuses on intelligent switching between networks, ensuring that users remain connected even when Wi-Fi falters.

AI takes over Wi-Fi and mobile data transitions

A new option titled “Switch to mobile data with AI” has been spotted in the Wi-Fi settings of One UI 8.5. Within this menu, two experimental tools stand out: Intelligent Link Assessment and Intelligent Network Switch. These features are designed to actively learn from user patterns and network behavior to prevent frustrating connection drops.

Intelligent Link Assessment focuses on real-time Wi-Fi analysis. If the system detects that the wireless signal is degrading – say, the speed slows down, or the internet is no longer available – it will automatically move the device onto mobile data. The goal is to eliminate sudden pauses in video calls, streaming, or browsing, with AI stepping in before the user even notices a problem.

The second feature, Intelligent Network Switch, takes things further by learning from user habits. It studies past Wi-Fi connections, usage history, and even the routes users travel. For example, if someone consistently leaves home and loses Wi-Fi at the same spot, the phone will proactively switch to mobile data at that exact moment in future instances, preventing downtime

. This is less about simple signal detection and more about predictive connectivity tailored to an individual’s daily routine.

While Samsung markets these features under the AI banner, they rely heavily on machine learning principles – analyzing patterns and adapting behavior over time. The distinction between AI and machine learning may be blurry, but for most consumers, the promise of “AI” is easier to grasp, and it highlights Samsung’s push toward making smartphones smarter in the background.

There is a caveat: these tools are currently found in the Labs section of Wi-Fi settings, meaning they are experimental. Samsung has previously tested ideas in Labs that never made it into final builds. So, while One UI 8.5 could introduce AI-managed connectivity as a headline feature, there’s a chance it may remain optional – or vanish altogether before the stable release. Still, the direction is clear: Samsung wants its future phones to think ahead, learning from users and making seamless network switching a reality.