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Samsung One UI 9 Rollout Starts for Galaxy S26 Series: Check Eligible Galaxy Devices, New Features

Samsung One UI 9 Rollout Starts for Galaxy S26 Series: Check Eligible Galaxy Devices, New Features

One UI 9 includes a Privacy Alerts feature that uses on-device AI to identify potential privacy risks, including unnecessary attempts to access permissions.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 17 September 2026 11:47 IST

Samsung One UI 9 Rollout Starts for Galaxy S26 Series: Check Eligible Galaxy Devices, New Features

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Samsung One UI 9 is based on Android 17

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Highlights

Stable rollout of One UI 9 has started for the Galaxy S26 series
My FanCam automatically tracks a selected person in a recorded video
Many Galaxy devices are expected to receive the update

Samsung has officially started rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to compatible Galaxy devices. The latest version of the software, first introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in July, is now now makes it way to the Galaxy S26 lineup. The rollout comes after months of beta testing. It is likely to expand to other previous Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the coming weeks. It includes new privacy features, camera functionalities and Galaxy AI tools.

Samsung Begins Rollout of One UI 9

In a newsroom post on Wednesday, Samsung has announced the rollout of the stable One UI 9 update. The stable update is confirmed to be available for the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung says the new custom skin based on Android 17 with new Galaxy AI features and privacy settings will gradually roll out to other Galaxy devices.

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One UI 9 introduces new features across Galaxy smartphones. It includes a Privacy Alerts feature that uses on-device AI to identify potential privacy risks, including unnecessary attempts to access permissions.

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Devices Expected to Get One UI 9

The company has not revealed the rollout schedule, but Samsung's footnote on the Privacy Alerts feature includes a partial list of Galaxy devices which are expected to receive the Android 17-based update.

The list includes: Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Flip 7, Galaxy Fold 6, Galaxy Flip 6, Galaxy Fold 5, Galaxy Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9.

The list is not the complete set of devices that will receive One UI 9. The Galaxy S26+ is not mentioned in the list despite being part of the current Galaxy S26 series.

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The update includes a Security Brief that shows alerts for malware, apps from unknown sources and unnecessary permissions in Now Brief. The update brings Scam Detection to additional countries and languages.

One UI 9 introduces the My FanCam feature, which can automatically track a selected subject and adjust the framing while recording video. It also includes Generative and Editable Cards to Now Brief. The update also adds warranty and care information directly within the Settings menu.

Samsung has also expanded the Galaxy AI toolkit in One UI 9, with features including Now Nudge, Creative Studio, Interpreter, Document Scan and Voice Recorder enhancements. One UI 9 also brings Security Brief, Privacy Alerts and Scam Detection tools.

One UI 9 debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

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

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 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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