Samsung’s next major software update, One UI 8.5, promises more than just a fresh coat of paint. Thanks to some private firmware leaks currently doing the rounds, we’re getting our first look at the Galaxy S26 series’ software – and it includes a brilliant little feature hidden in the My Files app that could save you a major headache while traveling.
What happened
According to code strings discovered in the leaked software, Samsung is testing a feature that will automatically prompt you to clear your storage when it detects that you are on a trip.
The app essentially tells you to “clean up before you run out of storage” so that you have enough space to “take more vacation photos and videos.” It is an intelligent, proactive alert. While the code doesn’t explicitly say how it knows you’re on the move, it’s almost certainly using your location data or roaming status to figure out that you’ve left your home region. Just like your phone knows to update the time zone, it now knows that you probably want to take a lot of pictures.
Why it matters and what comes next
We’ve all been there: you’re standing in front of a monument or trying to record a concert and suddenly the dreaded “memory full” message appears. It kills the moment instantly.
This potential feature attempts to resolve this issue before it occurs. Instead of scrambling to delete old memes as the sunset fades, My Files would intervene early and suggest you delete duplicates or clear the cache before you start snapping. It shows that with One UI 8.5, in addition to visual optimizations to apps such as the clock, the calculator and the quick settings, Samsung is also focusing on user-friendliness in practice.
However, there is a catch. This feature wasn’t listed in the official changelog for the leaked build, meaning Samsung may still be testing it. You have to consider the privacy aspect and make sure that it doesn’t become annoying.
With One UI 8.5 expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 next year, we’ll have to wait and see if this helpful little travel companion makes the final breakthrough. But if so, it will be a lifesaver for anyone prone to overpacking their digital suitcase.
