Samsung Restricts Custom Font Use in Latest One UI 8.5 Update

10 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Apr 11

Samsung has removed support for third-party and custom fonts from its Galaxy phones with the One UI 8.5 update.
This change, introduced via the March 2026 security patch, closes a loophole that previously allowed unofficial font installations.
Users can now only install fonts from the Galaxy Store, limiting free options and reducing customization flexibility on Samsung devices.

With free fonts gone, will Samsung finally fix the inconsistent design of its own default fonts?

Was Samsung's font removal a security fix or a push towards its paid Galaxy Store?

As Samsung locks down fonts, are custom icon packs and launchers next on the chopping block?

Are any workarounds left for users to install custom fonts after the March 2026 security patch?

What does giving panel control but taking font freedom reveal about Samsung's vision for One UI?

How can a simple custom font trick advanced AI into letting hackers attack your phone?