Samsung One UI 9 Update: Galaxy S23, S24 and A56 Join Testing As Galaxy S26 Beta Expands
Samsung is accelerating the rollout of its next-generation One UI 9 software, with internal testing now underway for several Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 lineup, Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A56.
Samsung is accelerating the rollout of its next-generation One UI 9 software, with internal testing now underway for several Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 lineup, Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A56.
The latest development comes shortly after Samsung released One UI 8.5 and the June security update. According to firmware tracking reports, the company has already begun testing One UI 9 across multiple flagship generations while the Galaxy S26 series continues to receive beta updates.
Currently, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra are on Beta 3, making them the first devices to get hands-on access to Samsung’s upcoming software experience. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to be the next lineup to receive the public beta. Samsung to Expand One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy S24 Series and 2024 Foldables.
What’s New in One UI 9?
The latest beta update focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes. Samsung has addressed issues related to camera preview cropping, lock screen widgets, S Pen navigation, and unexpected device reboots during video streaming.
The update also introduces a Quick Panel shortcut for the new "Summarise Notifications" feature. Samsung notes that these notification summaries are generated using artificial intelligence, alongside smoother animations and interface refinements. Samsung One UI 9 Beta Programme Launched for Galaxy S26.
Gemini Intelligence Coming Soon
One of the most anticipated features of One UI 9 is Gemini Intelligence, Samsung’s new AI-powered assistant system. The feature is expected to debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series during Samsung's Unpacked event in London on July 22.
Gemini Intelligence will bring agentic AI capabilities, allowing devices to perform multi-step tasks with minimal user input. Examples include drafting emails, managing shopping lists, organizing notes, and assisting with online purchases.
Eligible Samsung Devices for One UI 9 Beta
Beta Currently Live:
- Galaxy S26
- Galaxy S26+
- Galaxy S26 Ultra
Internal Testing Underway:
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 FE
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy A56
Expected to Launch with Stable One UI 9:
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Galaxy Z Flip 8
Users can check for updates by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install on eligible Galaxy devices.
With Samsung expanding testing across flagship and mid-range smartphones simultaneously, One UI 9 is shaping up to be one of the company's fastest software rollouts in recent years.
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