Samsung is gearing up to launch its next major software upgrade, One UI 9.0, built on top of Android 17. The beta program is already out for select Galaxy devices, offering us an early look at the new features and upgrades Samsung has packed into this release.
If you’re a Galaxy user eager to know when is the update coming to your device and what it has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed post covers everything you need to know about the One UI 9.0 release, including the list of eligible devices, expected launch timelines, and the biggest new features heading to your phone
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One UI 9.0 update: List of supported devices
Samsung has yet to confirm which Galaxy devices will be upgraded to One UI 9.0. So, this list is based on the current update policy and must therefore be accurate.
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A57, A56, A55, A54
- Galaxy A37, A36, A35, A34
- Galaxy A27, A26, A25, A24
- Galaxy A17 (4G/5G), A16 (4G/5G), A15 (4G/5G)
- Galaxy A07 (4G/5G), A06 5G
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54
- Galaxy M47
- Galaxy M36, M35, M34
- Galaxy M17, M17e, M16, M15
- Galaxy M07, M06
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F70e
- Galaxy F56, F55, F54
- Galaxy F36, F34
- Galaxy F17, F16, F15
- Galaxy F07, F06
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 Plus, Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
- Galaxy Tab A11, Tab A11+
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
If your Samsung device is missing from the list, it won’t receive the One UI 9.0 update. It’s best to upgrade to a newer model before the rollout begins later this year.
When will Samsung release One UI 9.0?
Samsung will unveil One UI 9.0 at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22, 2026. The new version will debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, which are to be launched at the same event.
The stable rollout for older Galaxy devices will likely begin in September, with recent models like the Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 likely to be included in the first phase.
The One UI 9.0 beta program, which was released in early May 2026, is currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series. However, it’s expected to reach more Galaxy devices ahead of the stable rollout.
One UI 9.0 update: New features and upgrades
Samsung has already implemented major design changes in One UI 8.5, and therefore One UI 9.0 may look very similar. That said, the new version still offers many visual tweaks and new features worth looking forward to.
One UI 9.0 features thicker sliders for display brightness and volume that now fill out their full pill shapes for better touch accuracy. The media player widgets on the lock screen and quick panel can be resized and now show energetic waveform animations that match the album art. Some media controls now appear as circular buttons rather than being grouped inside a rounded rectangular container.
While the interface would look majorly unchanged, you can expect more liquid glass UI effects across One UI 9.0.
The new software will also introduce some new Galaxy AI features and refinements to existing features. It will have Creative Studio built directly into the stock app, allowing users to build personalized profile cards without opening a separate app.
The Home Up module in Good Lock has been updated to support multi-finger gestures for assigning custom actions, such as adjusting volume or triggering pop-up windows. One UI 9 also integrates a new “Ask AI” feature inside Samsung Browser to get direct answers from webpages.
I’m sure Samsung has more exciting features and upgrades in the pipeline, which should be announced at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event later this month.
In addition to One UI 9 features, the next major upgrade will also bundle many Android 17 features. This includes the bubble support for all apps, meaning users can open any app in a floating bubble, which was previously restricted to messaging apps.
Google has also added a system-level contacts picker, allowing users to give apps access to specific contacts rather than the entire phonebook. Android 17 also improves app adaptability across different screen sizes by preventing developers from locking apps to a specific orientation.
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