deepin 25 Beta is now available (download here), and while it doesn’t introduce anything particularly flashy, the update shows the project is slowly tightening up its core experience. For fans of deepin’s polished interface, this release is more about refinement than reinvention.
Most of the focus is on bug fixes and stability, something the deepin team clearly prioritized after hearing from users during the alpha phase. One notable improvement is the update to Linyaps, the system’s build tool, which is now at version 1.8.1. This newer version expands support to other Linux distributions like Fedora 41. It also irons out issues that caused crashes and broken links, especially during first-time logins.
On the visual side, deepin’s desktop environment (DDE) gets some cleanups too. Glitches like the Bluetooth toggle working in Airplane Mode, odd scaling of icons in quick settings, and corner mismatches in windows have all reportedly been fixed. The screenshot and system monitor icons should also display correctly now.
The installer now supports 17 languages globally, which could help broaden appeal. The App Store is also catching up, now integrated for ARM64 and Loong64 systems. That matters if you’re running deepin on less common hardware and were previously left out when it came to app availability.
deepin’s AI tool, called UOS AI, has been tweaked with a few small changes. It can now create new chat sessions, show chat history, and update local models online. It’s not game-changing, but it’s a nod to where the project might be headed in terms of local AI tools.
Other core components saw fixes too. The file manager had trouble with SMB shares after toggling Airplane Mode and sometimes showed duplicate or missing search results. Those issues have been addressed. Even the image viewer and calendar weren’t left out, with fixes for disappearing menus and missing holiday schedules in the Chinese locale.
If you’re already a deepin fan or just curious about trying a sleek, modern Linux distro with growing polish, the 25 Beta is worth a look. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it’s a clear step toward making deepin a more dependable daily driver. Between the improved installer, better multi-arch support, and steady progress on desktop usability, it’s shaping up to be a release that balances looks with function.
