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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display Feature Gets a Major Upgrade in One UI 9 Beta

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display Feature Gets a Major Upgrade in One UI 9 Beta

Users enrolled on the One UI 9 beta programme on the Galaxy S26 Ultra are said to be getting the Beta 4 update through the Samsung Members app.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 21 July 2026 20:04 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display Feature Gets a Major Upgrade in One UI 9 Beta

Privacy Display is a built-in privacy screen

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Highlights

Samsung enhances the Privacy Display feature in the latest software
Samsung now supports independent Privacy Display for PiP
With One UI 9, only floating video remains protected under the feature

Samsung launched the Privacy Display feature with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This feature is designed to safeguard users' private information by hiding their full screen from other people's view. Now, Samsung seems to be adding improvements to this privacy feature with the latest One UI 9 update. The latest One UI 9 beta 4 update reportedly enhances the Privacy Display functionality in picture-in-picture (PiP) mode.

Samsung Improves Privacy Display Experience

Well-known tipster Ice Universe @UniverseIce, in an X post, claimed that Samsung's latest One UI 9 Beta 4 update enhances the Privacy Display feature when using PiP mode. With this update, users who have enabled the Privacy Display for the YouTube app will see only the floating PiP window blocked by the privacy layer. The rest of the interface, including the homescreen and other apps, will remain fully visible and normal.

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Heads up! Samsung has introduced a very useful upgrade to the Privacy Display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra in One UI 9.

For example, if you've enabled Privacy Display only for YouTube, when you minimize the video into Picture in Picture (PiP) and return to the home screen,… pic.twitter.com/ck1IqxUppo
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) July 21, 2026

Right now, the screen will be covered by the Privacy Display when PiP is activated, limiting the feature's usability. The tipster has also posted a video demonstrating videos playing in PiP mode on Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Further, a post on Samsung's Community forum in Korea shows that users can drag the PiP window around the screen and the Privacy Display will continue to obscure the floating window.

How to Enable Privacy Display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Users enrolled for the One UI 9 beta programme on the Galaxy S26 Ultra are said to be getting Beta 4 update through the Samsung Members app. The stable version of One UI 9, based on Android 17, is expected to be launched later this week alongside Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 phones.

Samsung Galaxy S25 May Get This Advanced Video Stabilisation Feature With One UI 9

Samsung debuted the Privacy Display technology in the Galaxy S26 Ultra earlier this year. This built-in feature can be enabled from the Quick Panel. This feature adjusts screen visibility levels to hide your screen from nearby people. When activated, the display is visible when viewed straight on but appears dimmed when viewed from the side by people around you. Users can set Privacy Display only for notifications or certain apps.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra FAQs

What are the main features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available with 16GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage, along with 12GB of extended RAM support. It features a dual rear camera setup comprising a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP 10MP telephoto cameras, along with a 12MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone supports fast charging with 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging, backed by a 5000mAh battery. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and comes with a 6.9-inch QHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available in 4 colour options.

When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra released?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched on February 25, 2026

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra through the official Samsung website, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, and select retail stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lighter IP68 rated design
Privacy Display is handy and practical
One UI gets smarter with better AI integrations
Fast-charging finally
Impressive video recording capability

Bad
3x telephoto camera needs work
Low-light performance could have been better
Selfies don?t show accurate edge-detection
S Pen cannot be used as camera remote

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,120 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Privacy Display, One UI 9, YouTube Picture In Picture, YouTube PiP mode

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