Samsung phones get major Linux Terminal upgrades thanks to One UI 8.5

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Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DROne UI 8.5 has introduced a few upgrades to the Linux Terminal feature.These upgrades include support for graphical apps and expanded storage access.The Linux Terminal is available on Pixel devices and non-Snapdragon devices like the Exynos Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus.Google brought Linux Terminal support to Android 16 last year, allowing people to run a Linux distribution on some phones and tablets. Exynos-powered Galaxy devices support this feature, and it turns out One UI 8.5 has some welcome upgrades.Android 16 QPR2 introduces a couple of upgrades to the Terminal experience, namely support for graphical apps and expanded storage access. The good news is that One UI 8.5 is based on this Android version. Information shared with Android Authority by tipster Dylan H reveals that One UI 8.5 indeed offers these Terminal upgrades too. The info was gleaned from an Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 Plus.