Which Galaxy phones are getting One UI 9 and when?
Samsung is officially rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to select Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S26 series in the United States after a delay. The software is also reaching Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 beta participants in South Korea, alongside stable updates for the Galaxy S25 series in Korea. While major flagship devices are beginning to receive the new software, users are experiencing a messy rollout process as availability expands across carriers like T-Mobile.
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- ✓ Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series in the U.S.
- ✓ The stable One UI 9 update has reached Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 beta users in South Korea.
- ✓ The Galaxy S25 series in Korea is also seeing stable One UI 9 updates.
What changed
Samsung initiated the official deployment of Android 17-based One UI 9 to flagship devices following previous delays.
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Samsung Rolls Out Android 17-Based One UI 9
Samsung is officially rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to select Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S26 series in the United States after a delay. The software is also reaching Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 beta participants in South Korea, alongside stable updates for the Galaxy S25 series in Korea. While major flagship devices are beginning to receive the new software, users are experiencing a messy rollout process as availability expands across carriers like T-Mobile.
Why it matters
The rollout follows a delay that affected the initial launch of the software package. Samsung is gradually pushing the latest interface and operating system combination to its flagship lineup, starting primarily in South Korea and the United States. Additional device rollouts and international availability schedules remain largely unconfirmed as technical snags hit the early deployment.
What is confirmed
- Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series in the U.S.
- The stable One UI 9 update has reached Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 beta users in South Korea.
- The Galaxy S25 series in Korea is also seeing stable One UI 9 updates.
Still unconfirmed
- Other device rollouts could follow the current messy update process seen on the Galaxy S26 series.
What to watch next
- Broader international rollout dates for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 outside South Korea
- Expansion of the Galaxy S25 stable update to US units
- Resolution of reported rollout issues on the Galaxy S26 series
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