Samsung has just officially confirmed the One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26. The One UI 9 will be based on Android 17, and the beta testing software is confirmed by Samsung via the Samsung Newsroom to be coming this week.
As per Samsung, the One UI 9 beta program will be available in limited markets, including India, Germany, Korea, Poland, the U.K., and the U.S. As of writing, the beta update has not arrived yet, but it could be dropped anytime.
Users who are living in these eligible countries and want to enroll in the beta program, be prepared: the much-awaited beta testing program is about to arrive within 2 days.
Key changes of One UI 9 have been officially revealed
One UI 9 is ready to elevate your experience with expanded creative tools, new customization features, a smoother user experience, and improved security to keep your device safe from advanced security threats.
New functionalities and features are coming to Samsung Notes, the Contacts app, Quick Panel, Accessibility, and many more.
One UI 9 will be first available for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra users in the beta program-eligible countries.