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Samsung's One UI 9 Beta Now Available to Test on Galaxy S26 Series; Wider Roll Out Could Follow

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta Now Available to Test on Galaxy S26 Series; Wider Roll Out Could Follow

The One UI 9 beta update adds new features for accessibility, customisation, security, and creativity.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 12 June 2026 12:17 IST

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta Now Available to Test on Galaxy S26 Series; Wider Roll Out Could Follow

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Highlights

Samsung Notes gains new creative tools in One UI 9
The Quick Panel now offers greater layout customisation
Galaxy foldables could debut with the stable One UI 9 release

Samsung has opened beta access for One UI 9, its upcoming Android 17-based user interface, for users of the Galaxy S26 lineup. The preview release brings a range of updates focused on usability, accessibility, customisation, and device protection, and introduces new creative features across Samsung's native applications. Separate reports indicate that the company may already be evaluating the software on several other Galaxy smartphones and foldable phones. One UI 9 also introduces a built-in internet speed display through Samsung's Good Lock customisation tools.

Samsung Opens One UI 9 Beta Programme for Galaxy S26 Users

As detailed in an official Samsung announcement, the beta programme is now available for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra in selected regions. These include India, South Korea, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Users interested in trying the software can register through the Samsung Members application.

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Among the new additions, Samsung Notes receives extra visual customisation options, including decorative tape effects and new pen stroke styles. The Contacts application has also been updated with Creative Studio integration, enabling users to design customised profile cards directly within the app. Samsung notes that Creative Studio requires a Samsung account, an internet connection, and a separate installation.

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The company has also refreshed elements of the Quick Panel interface. With the update, users can manage brightness, audio levels, and media controls separately, while certain panel components can now be resized for a more personalised layout.

Accessibility improvements form another major part of the release. One UI 9 adds adjustable Mouse Keys sensitivity settings to improve pointer control. Samsung has also consolidated multiple TalkBack-related functions into a unified experience. In addition, a new Text Spotlight tool can enlarge selected content or display it in a highlighted floating window to make reading easier.

Samsung says the software can detect newly identified high-risk apps, warn users about potential threats, prevent installation or execution where necessary, and recommend removal through updated protection mechanisms.

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Samsung May Expand One UI 9 Beta to More Galaxy Devices Soon

A Gizmochina report claims Samsung is testing One UI 9 on a wider range of Galaxy devices, with firmware linked to the Android 17-based software reportedly appearing on the company's servers for several smartphones and foldables, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy A57, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

While the appearance of test firmware does not necessarily indicate an immediate rollout, it suggests Samsung could be evaluating the software for a wider range of products. The company has not yet confirmed plans to expand the beta programme.

The same report suggests that the final version of One UI 9 may arrive alongside Samsung's next foldable smartphones. Industry speculation currently points to a possible launch event on July 22 for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Samsung Adds Network Speed Meter to Galaxy Phones With One UI 9

Samsung has added a live network speed indicator to Galaxy phones running One UI 9 through the latest version of the QuickStar module in Good Lock, according to a SammyFans report. The feature displays real-time internet speeds in the status bar without requiring third-party apps. This allows users to view current internet performance directly from the top of the screen without installing third-party utilities.

The report notes that many existing solutions depend on accessibility permissions, persistent notifications, or background processes. Samsung's native implementation aims to provide the same functionality through its own software ecosystem.

The updated QuickStar module also reportedly allows users to hide the ongoing activity indicator that appears for active calls, timers, recordings, countdowns, and similar live tasks. Both features are reportedly available only on devices running One UI 9.

Samsung is expected to continue refining the software through additional beta releases before making the stable version widely available later this year. The company has indicated that its upcoming flagship Galaxy devices will be the first to receive the complete One UI 9 experience.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

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Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 1330

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality, IP67 rating
Bright and smooth display
Decent performance unit
Great battery life
Five years of software support
Good daylight camera performance

Bad
Minor software lag
Low-light camera performance could have been better
No bundled charger
Waterdrop-style notch looks dated

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Processor 2.6 MHz octa-core

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Bright display
Long software support
Good speakers
Decent performance

Bad
Camera performance could?ve been better
Expensive for what it offers
No upgrades in battery department
No microSD card support

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A57 5G review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S26

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Refined, well-built design
Compact and great for one-handed use
Fast performance with the new 2nm chipset
Clean One UI experience, long software support

Bad
Minimal upgrades over previous generations
Same camera hardware reused again
Low PWM dimming and still an 8-bit screen
Price hike makes value harder to justify

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2600

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S26+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Consistent flagship-level performance
Premium build quality with slim, balanced design
Clean UI and Long-term software support
Good middle-ground option for users wanting size without Ultra bulk

Bad
Minimal upgrades over the previous generation
Same camera hardware reused yet again
Charging speeds still lag behind competitors
Price increase hurts overall value

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2600

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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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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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More