Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series, built on Android 17

Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users

One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience with enhancements across creativity, accessibility and security Samsung Electronics today announced the One UI 9 beta program, launching this week beginning with the Galaxy S26 series. Built on the new Android 17, One UI 9 beta delivers expanded creative tools, customization options, a more accessible mobile experience and stronger protection against potential security threats. The full experience of One UI 9 will be introduced with upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year, which will include advanced AI features that will make mobile interaction easy and effortless. One UI 9 beta introduces several updates across key areas of the mobile experience. Samsung Notes gains creative new tools, including decorative tapes and a wider variety of pen line styles. Meanwhile, the Contacts app now offers direct access to Creative Studio for creating personalized profile cards without the need to switch between apps. The updated Quick Panel gives users greater control over its layout. Brightness, sound and media player are each independently adjustable, with more size options to suit individual preferences. Accessibility is significantly improved by an adjustable Mouse Key speed that enables smoother cursor control and a combined TalkBack package that brings together features previously offered separately by Google and Samsung. The new Text Spotlight feature -- which displays selected text larger or more clearly in a floating window -- has also been added to make reading easier. One UI 9 also introduces enhanced protection against suspicious apps and potential threats: when new high-risk apps are detected, it now warns users, blocks execution and installation, and recommends deletion through security policy updates. The One UI 9 beta program will be available to Galaxy S26 series users in select markets, including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K. and the U.S starting this week. Galaxy S26 series users can apply to join the beta program via the Samsung Members app.

Samsung One UI 9 beta roll out begins this week

Samsung has announced the rollout of its One UI 9 beta program. Built upon the newly released Android 17, the beta phase will begin this week, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. The update focuses on expanding customization options, introducing new creative tools, enhancing accessibility, and bolstering device security. The complete One UI 9 experience is scheduled to debut alongside upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year. The final release is expected to feature advanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to streamline mobile interactions. The beta introduces several notable updates across the core mobile experience: The One UI 9 beta program will be available to Galaxy S26 series users in select markets starting this week. Participating countries include: Eligible Galaxy S26 series users interested in testing the new operating system can apply to join the beta program directly through the Samsung Members app.