One UI 9 update roundup: beta rollout, eligible device list, key features and more
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Right after Google, Samsung quickly revealed its Android 17 -based skin, One UI 9, in May 2026. Currently officially running on Samsung’s latest generation of foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 , Z Fold 8 Ultra , and Z Flip 8 , the update promises several meaningful changes that aid users in their daily workflows, productivity, and creativity. Since One UI 8.5 featured a host of design and interface-level changes, One UI 9 prioritises AI functionalities and ecosystem-based connectivity.
Adding to this, On that note, if you’re wondering whether your Galaxy device is eligible for One UI 9, what new features it brings, or how to download and install the update, this roundup has you covered.
Meanwhile, One UI 9 is built on top of Android 17. While Google emphasises privacy, security, and refined performance, Samsung has added its own valuable improvements to One UI 9 by improving the software’s adaptability across various form factors, enhancing AI features, and ensuring a better connected ecosystem experience. Subsequently, Samsung has implemented various core Android 17 and Android features in general into One UI 9, such as flexible multitasking and a Pixel-style Google search bar below the dock on the homescreen, as well as several under-the-hood security and privacy measures.
Notably, One UI 9 beta officially started rolling to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series on May 13th, days before Google unveiled Android 17 on May 19th at Google I/O 2026. Unlike previous One UI beta updates, which were restricted to South Korea upon rollout, One UI 9 was made available in multiple regions at once, including India, Germany, Poland, the U.K., and the U.S. Users with an eligible Samsung device can apply for the beta update through the Samsung Members app once the firmware is made available. As of now, One UI 9 beta is available only for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, while the Galaxy S25 series could soon gain the update in the coming weeks. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 were launched with One UI 9 out of the box on July 22nd.
As per the latest buzz, While Samsung hasn’t yet revealed the list of devices set to get One UI 9, we’ve curated a list based on the software commitment promised by the brand at their rollout.
In further updates, Step 1 : Go ahead and open the Settings app Step 2 : Scroll down and tap About phone Step 3 : Select Software information Step 4 : Look for the One UI version listed on the screen
On top of that, If it shows One UI 9, your device has already received the update. If it shows an older version, you can manually check for updates using the steps below.
Once the One UI 9 update is pushed out for your Samsung device, you’ll be notified through an OTA alert. However, if the “Auto download” updates setting is disabled, here’s how you can manually check for the update:
Source: 91Mobiles