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Samsung Galaxy S26 series receives seventh One UI 9 beta with Galaxy Z Fold8 series' features

Samsung is expanding its Android 17 based One UI 9 beta program to the Galaxy S24, S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 series. The S24 series rollout is currently active in South Korea, India, and the US with build ZZHL. The Galaxy S25 series now has access to a Horizontal Lock camera feature that maintains video levels during phone rotation. This expansion follows the initial launch of the beta program for the Galaxy S26 series in May.

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What changed

The beta program expanded from the Galaxy S26 series to include the S24, S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 models.

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  1. Samsung expands One UI 9 beta to S24 and S25 series

    Samsung is expanding its Android 17 based One UI 9 beta program to the Galaxy S24, S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 series. The S24 series rollout is currently active in South Korea, India, and the US with build ZZHL. The Galaxy S25 series now has access to a Horizontal Lock camera feature that maintains video levels during phone rotation. This expansion follows the initial launch of the beta program for the Galaxy S26 series in May.

    Why it matters

    The beta program allows Samsung to refine software and test new functionalities before a stable public release. These updates transition devices to the next major version of Android.

    What is confirmed

    • The One UI 9 beta is based on Android 17.
    • Samsung launched the One UI 9 Beta program for the Galaxy S26 series in May.
    • The One UI 9 beta is available for the Galaxy S24 series in the US, India, and South Korea.
    • The beta program is expanding this month to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy S25+.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Galaxy S24 series beta is running build ZZHL.
    • The Galaxy S25 received a Horizontal Lock camera feature in One UI 9 Beta 1.

    What to watch next

    • Release date for the stable One UI 9 version
    • Expansion of the beta to other eligible countries
    • Confirmation of specific features ported from the S26 to older models
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. www.droid-life.com — Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta to New Devices: Fold 7, Galaxy S25 Series
    2. 9to5google.com — Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month
    3. www.androidsage.com — Download One UI 9 Beta for Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
    4. www.androidauthority.com — Galaxy S24 owners can now get a taste of Android 17 with One UI 9 beta
    5. www.androidauthority.com — Galaxy S25 gets one of the S26's coolest camera tricks with One UI 9 Beta 1
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  2. Samsung Galaxy S26 series gets seventh One UI 9 beta

    The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has received its seventh One UI 9 beta update, which includes features from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series. This update aims to enhance user experience and bring new functionalities to the Galaxy S26 series. The beta program allows Samsung to test and refine its software before a stable release.

    Why it matters

    The One UI 9 beta program is part of Samsung's efforts to improve its software offerings. The program allows Samsung to gather feedback from users and make necessary adjustments before releasing a stable version. The inclusion of features from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series in the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series suggests that Samsung is working to bring its latest innovations to a wider range of devices.

    What is confirmed

    • Samsung has confirmed several Galaxy Z Fold 8 exclusive features are coming to millions of Galaxy phones in a new update.
    • The One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series has been expanded with the release of the seventh beta.
    • The Galaxy S25 series has also joined the One UI 9 beta program.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The One UI 9 beta program could soon expand beyond the Galaxy S26 series to other eligible devices.

    What to watch next

    • The release of a stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 series.
    • The expansion of the One UI 9 beta program to other Galaxy devices.
    • The release of further beta updates for the Galaxy S26 series.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.forbes.com — Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones
    2. tech.sportskeeda.com — All Samsung Galaxy devices reportedly eligible for the One UI 9 Beta update
    3. www.androidauthority.com — Breaking: Galaxy S25 series joins the One UI 9 beta program party
    4. www.androidauthority.com — Breaking: Galaxy S26 series gets eighth One UI 9 beta release (!!)
    5. sammyguru.com — Breaking! Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S25 Series (FE Included)
    6. www.androidpolice.com — Samsung's One UI 9 beta is finally coming to the Galaxy S25 family
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  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 series gets seventh One UI 9 beta with Fold8 features

    The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has received its seventh One UI 9 beta update, which includes features from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series. This update aims to enhance user experience and bring new functionalities to the Galaxy S26 series. The beta program allows Samsung to test and refine its software before a stable release.

    Why it matters

    The One UI 9 beta program is part of Samsung's efforts to update its devices to the latest software. The program helps identify and fix bugs, ensuring a smoother user experience. The inclusion of Galaxy Z Fold8 features in the update suggests Samsung's focus on integrating its foldable and non-foldable devices' capabilities.

    What is confirmed

    • The Galaxy S26 series has received its seventh One UI 9 beta update.
    • The update includes features from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series.
    • The update aims to enhance user experience and bring new functionalities to the Galaxy S26 series.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The update makes Bixby much easier to use.

    What to watch next

    • Stable release of One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 series
    • Further updates on features integration with other Samsung devices
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. GSMArena.com — Samsung Galaxy S26 series receives seventh One UI 9 beta with Galaxy Z Fold8 series' features - GSMArena.com news
    2. Samsung Global Newsroom — Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta Feature Update for Galaxy S26 series
    3. 9to5Google — Galaxy S26 gets Fold 8 features in latest Android 17 beta
    4. Android Authority — Galaxy S26's latest beta update makes Bixby much easier to use
    5. PhoneArena — The Galaxy S26 series just unlocked three features Samsung kept on its foldables
    6. Forbes — Samsung Plans Major Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones
    7. Android Central — The Galaxy S26 gets Samsung’s clever new video tool in One UI 9 beta
    8. Android Authority — Now Brief can now tell you what movies you should watch next
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