One UI 9 Release Date, Features, Eligible Devices, and More

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Samsung has finally started public beta testing of One UI 9 for the Galaxy S26 series. One UI 9 is the next major software update for Samsung devices and is based on Android 17. The update is rumored to bring several new features, visual improvements, and AI enhancements. Here, we’ll talk about the One UI 9 release date, features, and eligible devices.

With the first One UI 9 beta already available, we now have some official information about Samsung’s next major update. If you own a Samsung Galaxy device and are wondering what One UI 9 brings and whether your device will receive the update, keep reading to find out everything we know so far.

One UI 9 Release Date

Samsung appears to be closely following last year’s rollout timeline. The One UI 8 beta program began in May, and the One UI 9 beta has also started in the same month this year. Based on previous rollout patterns and recent rumors, the official version of One UI 9 is expected to debut in July alongside Samsung’s new foldable devices.

However, the update may still take some time to reach older Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to receive the stable update first, possibly in August or September, while other eligible devices are likely to follow afterward in phases.

One UI 9 Supported Devices

As usual, Samsung has not yet shared an official list of eligible devices for One UI 9. However, there is enough data available to predict which Galaxy devices are likely to receive the One UI 9 update later this year or early next year.

We have used Samsung’s official software update policy along with the company’s rollout history to list the Galaxy devices that may get the One UI 9 update. Let’s get started.

Galaxy S Series

Galaxy S26 / Galaxy S26+ / Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S25 / Galaxy S25+ / Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S24 / Galaxy S24+ / Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S23 FE

Galaxy Foldable Devices

Galaxy Z Fold 7
Galaxy Z Flip 7
Galaxy Z Fold 6
Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Z Fold 5
Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy A Series

Galaxy A57
Galaxy A56
Galaxy A55
Galaxy A54
Galaxy A37
Galaxy A36
Galaxy A35
Galaxy A34
Galaxy A26
Galaxy A25
Galaxy A24
Galaxy A17 4G/5G
Galaxy A16 4G/5G
Galaxy A15 4G/5G
Galaxy A07
Galaxy A06 5G

Galaxy M Series

Galaxy M56
Galaxy M55
Galaxy M55s
Galaxy M54
Galaxy M36
Galaxy M35
Galaxy M34
Galaxy M17
Galaxy M17e
Galaxy M16
Galaxy M15
Galaxy M07
Galaxy M06 4G/5G

Galaxy F Series

Galaxy F56
Galaxy F55
Galaxy F54
Galaxy F36
Galaxy F34
Galaxy F17
Galaxy F16
Galaxy F15
Galaxy F07
Galaxy F06

Galaxy Tablet

Galaxy Tab S11 / Tab S11 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10+ / Tab S10 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S10 FE / S10 FE+
Galaxy Tab S9 / Tab S9+ / Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Galaxy Tab A11 / A11+
Galaxy Tab Active 5
Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

One UI 9 Features

The next major Android 17-based One UI 9 update is expected to bring significant improvements, including smoother animations, enhanced performance, more customization options, and several new features. Since the first One UI 9 beta is already available, we now have some official changes and features that will come in the update.

Samsung Notes: It gets some new tools like decorative tapes and extra pen styles for more creative note-taking.

Creative Studio in Contacts: Create personalized profile cards directly inside the Contacts app without switching apps.

Quick Panel: Brightness, sound, and media player are each independently adjustable. This will open room for further Quick Panel customization.

Combined TalkBack Package: Samsung and Google accessibility features are now combined in one package.

Text Spotlight: Selected text will appear larger or more clearly in a floating window.

Stronger app security: One UI 9 can detect risky apps, warn users, and block installation/execution.

More Adaptive Clock Styles: The One UI 8 introduced the adaptive lock screen clock but it only has one font or style. One UI 9 is expected to bring more.

The One UI 9 will also carry stock features of Android 17.

That’s everything we know so far about One UI 9. Most of the features mentioned above have already been officially confirmed by Samsung, except for the new adaptive clock fonts. Meanwhile, the expected release timeline and list of supported devices are currently based on Samsung’s software update policy, past rollout history, and recent rumors.

Is your Galaxy device on the list? Let us know in the comments below.

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