One UI 9 test builds reveal Samsung’s first Android 17 targets
Android Police 2026-06-24 19:56:14
Context: Samsung is preparing to release its Android 17-based One UI 9 update, with test builds already live for the Galaxy S26 series and other devices. The update is expected to debut on the company's upcoming foldables before expanding to older devices. This move comes as Google has already started rolling out Android 17 to its Pixel devices.
Key Facts
- Samsung's One UI 9 update is based on Android 17 and is expected to first land on the company's upcoming foldables, before expanding to older devices in the near future.
- One UI 9's beta testing is already live for the Galaxy S26 series, with test builds found on internal servers showing the scope of the eventual rollout.
- The following Samsung devices have been spotted with active One UI 9 test builds: although the article does not provide an explicit list, it mentions that this does not mean One UI 9 will be limited to these devices.
- The Galaxy S23 series is expected to receive the One UI 9 update, with One UI 9 being the final major OS update for the series, which also applies to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5.
- One UI 9 will include new features such as making it easier to trigger Lockdown Mode, giving users the option to block internet access for specific apps, and providing suggestions when editing images.