Samsung makes it painless to join and leave beta builds on Galaxy phones
Android Police 2026-06-16 20:08:28
Context: Samsung has revamped its One UI Beta program to make it easier for users to join and leave beta builds on Galaxy phones. The changes, which will take effect with One UI 9, aim to simplify the registration process and provide a more seamless experience for users. This update is expected to encourage more Galaxy users to participate in beta testing.
Key Facts
- Samsung has changed the registration process for its One UI Beta program to a two-step procedure, allowing users to freely join and leave beta tests once they have joined the program.
- The new procedure requires users to agree to the beta program terms and conditions only once, which remain valid until they explicitly choose to leave the beta program.
- A dedicated "Beta Program Home" section has been created within the Samsung Members app, where users can find all individual beta tests, complete with beta tips, and join a relevant beta with one tap.
- Users can now leave a beta by navigating to a new 'More' menu within each beta's 'details page,' where they will find a 'Withdraw from beta program' button.
- The changes are expected to lower the barrier to beta entry and encourage more Galaxy users to experiment with beta builds without the fear of getting locked behind unstable software.