Last updated: October 10, 2026 · We update this page as new rollout dates arrive
Quick answer: One UI 9 is Samsung’s Android 17 update. It’s rolling out now to the Galaxy S26, S25, and S24 series, plus the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6, with more Galaxy phones and tablets to follow. To check for it, go to Settings → Software update → Download and install.
Samsung’s One UI 9 update is finally reaching more Galaxy phones after a slightly bumpy start in September. If you’re wondering whether your phone is on the list, when you’ll get it, and what’s actually new, this page has everything in one place.
One UI 9 Rollout Status Right Now
| Galaxy device | One UI 9 status |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 | ✅ Ships with One UI 9 |
| Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra | ✅ Rolling out globally since late September |
| Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra | ✅ Rolling out since late September |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 | ✅ Rolling out since late September |
| Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra | 🔄 Started in South Korea in early October, more countries next |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 | 🔄 Started in South Korea in early October, more countries next |
| Galaxy S23 FE | ⏳ Scheduled for October 2026 |
| Galaxy A series and tablets | ⏳ Expected later, after the flagships |
Note: Samsung releases updates in waves, by model and by country. Even if your phone is “rolling out,” it can take a few days to a few weeks to reach your region and carrier.
Which Samsung Phones Will Get One UI 9?
Samsung hasn’t published one official list for every model. The list below is based on Samsung’s software update promises for each phone and on devices Samsung is already testing.
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
Galaxy Z foldables
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 (come with One UI 9)
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A57, A56, A55, A54
- Galaxy A37, A36, A35, A34
- Galaxy A26
- Budget models including the Galaxy A17, A16 5G, and A07, which Samsung is already testing One UI 9 on
Galaxy S23 owners: One UI 9 is expected to be the last major Android update for the S23 series.
Which Phones Won’t Get One UI 9?
These Galaxy devices have already had their final major update with One UI 8.5:
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Tab S8 series
They’ll keep receiving security patches for a while, but no new One UI version.
What’s New in One UI 9?
One UI 9 doesn’t change how your phone looks. That happened with One UI 8.5. Instead, it adds useful features and smarter tools.
A more flexible Quick Panel
You can now resize the brightness slider, volume slider, and media player separately, so the panel works the way you like.
Better security
One UI 9 can spot high-risk apps, warn you, and block them from installing. There’s also a list of every app you’ve installed from outside the Play Store and Galaxy Store, so you can review or remove them easily.
Samsung Notes upgrades
New decorative tapes (which can also hide text), more pen line styles, and a tool that straightens your hand-drawn lines.
Contacts and Creative Studio
You can design personalized profile cards right inside the Contacts app.
Accessibility improvements
Adjustable Mouse Key speed, a combined TalkBack screen reader, Text Spotlight (shows selected text larger in a floating window), and Select to Speak, which reads on-screen text aloud.
Warranty and Care
A new section in Settings shows your phone’s warranty status and lets you contact Samsung Care directly.
More Galaxy AI
New Galaxy AI features arrived first on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and some have come to other flagships through the update.
Feature availability can depend on your model. Some AI features need newer, more powerful Galaxy phones.
How to Check Your One UI Version
- Open Settings
- Tap About phone
- Tap Software information
- Look at One UI version. If it says 9.0, you already have the update.
How to Update Your Samsung Phone to One UI 9
- Back up your phone in Settings → Accounts and backup, just in case
- Connect to Wi-Fi, since the update can be around 3–4GB if you’re coming from One UI 8.5
- Charge your phone to at least 50%
- Go to Settings → Software update → Download and install
- If One UI 9 is available, tap Download, then Install now
Your phone restarts during installation, which can take 15–30 minutes.
Not showing up yet? That’s normal. Samsung releases updates in stages. Check again every few days.
What Comes After One UI 9?
Samsung is already testing One UI 9.5, which is expected to launch with the Galaxy S27 series next year and will also be based on Android 17.
How to Take a Screenshot on Your Galaxy After the Update
The screenshot shortcuts stay the same on One UI 9. Press Power + Volume Down together, or swipe the edge of your hand across the screen if Palm swipe to capture is turned on in Settings → Advanced features → Motions and gestures.
For step-by-step guides for your model:
- How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S26
- How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S25
- How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A17
- How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Want to know which phones from other brands get Android 17? See our Samsung Android 17 Update: Full List of Eligible Phones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One UI 9?
One UI 9 is Samsung’s latest software update for Galaxy phones and tablets, built on Android 17. It adds a more customizable Quick Panel, stronger app security, Samsung Notes upgrades, accessibility improvements, and more Galaxy AI features.
When will my phone get One UI 9?
The Galaxy S26, S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 started getting it in late September 2026. The Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 started in early October. The S23 FE is scheduled for October, and Galaxy A phones and tablets are expected later.
Is the Galaxy S22 getting One UI 9?
No. One UI 8.5 was the last major update for the Galaxy S22 series and the S21 FE.
Will the Galaxy A16 5G or A17 get One UI 9?
They’re expected to. Samsung is already testing One UI 9 on budget models including the Galaxy A17, A16 5G, and A07. Galaxy A phones usually get major updates after the flagships.
How big is the One UI 9 update?
It depends on your phone. On the Galaxy S24, it’s about 3.8GB coming from One UI 8.5, and much smaller if you were already on the beta.
Can I go back to One UI 8.5?
Not easily. Samsung doesn’t offer an official way to downgrade, and unofficial methods erase all your data. Back up before you update.
Arslan Jaffar is the founder of Screenshot Geek. He writes simple, step-by-step guides for phones, laptops, and tablets, covering screenshots on Samsung, iPhone, Pixel, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Mac, plus troubleshooting fixes, tips and tricks, top 5 lists, and the latest tech news. His goal is to make technology simple, so you can find the right answer in seconds.