Samsung’s One UI 9 on Android 17 arrives from July 2026. Here’s the complete device list: Galaxy S, Z, A, M, F, and Tab series, and the rollout schedule.
INTRODUCTION
If you own a Samsung device, one of the most important software upgrades in recent years is heading your way and it is coming sooner than you might think.
One UI 9, Samsung‘s ninth major Android skin, is built on top of Google’s newly released Android 17 platform. It brings meaningful improvements to Galaxy AI, security, quick panel controls, and foldable multitasking and it is expected to begin its global stable rollout as early as July 22, 2026, tied to Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event in London.
Whether you are running a flagship Galaxy S26 or a mid-range Galaxy A25, this guide covers everything you need to know: what One UI 9 actually changes, the full eligibility list across every device category, which phones are being cut off, and when to realistically expect the update on your specific model.
WHAT IS ONE UI 9 AND WHAT’S ACTUALLY NEW?
One UI 9 is a refinement update rather than a visual overhaul. Samsung’s previous One UI 8.5 redesigned the interface from the ground up with what the company called “Ambient Design.” One UI 9 locks that foundation in place and focuses on expanding what it can do.
The public beta launched on May 13, 2026, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung has not published a final feature list, but a combination of the official beta notes and early tester builds reported by SamMobile and 9to5Google give a clear picture of what is changing.
QUICK PANEL AND CONTROLS
The Quick Panel has been redesigned so that brightness, volume, and the media player controls are independently adjustable with granular size settings. This is a quality-of-life improvement that addresses a longstanding complaint about the rigidity of Samsung’s notification shade.
The lock-screen media player also gets an animated colorful waveform widget in place of the previous static design, a small but noticeable visual upgrade.
SECURITY: HIGH-RISK APP BLOCKING
One UI 9 introduces a system-level High-Risk App Blocking shield. When the system detects a suspicious or potentially harmful app, it warns the user, blocks the app from executing, and prompts deletion.
This is a meaningful step beyond existing Play Protect integration, adding Samsung’s own detection layer on top of Google’s baseline security. Sliders across the interface have also been made visibly thicker, improving touch target accuracy for accessibility.
CONTACTS AND CREATIVE STUDIO
The native Contacts app now integrates directly with Creative Studio, enabling highly personalised digital business cards. A new Text Spotlight tool enlarges selected text in a floating window, useful for accessibility and quick reference.
A standalone Parental Controls settings menu has also been separated out of the general settings structure, making it significantly easier to configure for family devices.
ANDROID 17 PLATFORM UPGRADES
Because One UI 9 sits on top of Android 17, Galaxy users also inherit platform-level improvements engineered by Google:
- Floating App Bubbles: apps can exist as floating bubbles on-screen,
forming a dedicated bubble bar on foldables and tablets
- Granular Contact Picker: apps can now be granted access to individual
contacts rather than the entire contact list
- Enhanced system-level security architecture
- Optimised satellite connectivity support
GALAXY AI EXPANSION
One UI 9 expands Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite, though Samsung has kept specific new feature announcements for the Unpacked event. Existing Galaxy AI tools such as Photo Assist, Portrait Studio, Generative Edit, Now Brief, Now Bar, are expected to receive capability upgrades. The stable One UI 9 release is also widely expected to mark the commercial debut of Gemini Intelligence, Google’s agentic AI for multi-step task automation across apps.
WHEN WILL ONE UI 9 ARRIVE ON YOUR DEVICE?
Industry reports from Korean outlets Seoul Economic Daily and Korea Economic TV point strongly toward the stable One UI 9 release debuting around July 22, 2026, coinciding with Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in London where the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are expected to launch with One UI 9 pre-installed.
After that, Samsung deploys updates in waves based on device tier and region.
Important regional note: users in Africa and parts of Asia typically receive updates several weeks after the initial wave in South Korea, the US, and Western Europe. Carrier-locked devices also tend to lag behind unlocked models. Plan accordingly.
Expected rollout order:
- Around July 22, 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 (ships with One UI 9)
- Late July – August 2026: Galaxy S26 series
- August 2026: Galaxy S25 series
- August – September 2026: Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7,
Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Late 2026: Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Late 2026 – Early 2027: Galaxy A, M, F series and Galaxy Tab lineup
THE FULL ONE UI 9 DEVICE ELIGIBILITY LIST
Samsung has not yet published a definitive official eligibility list as of publication. The rosters below are compiled from early Android 17 firmware indicators and Samsung’s published software support commitments of 4 to 7 years of major OS upgrades depending on the model.
Devices listed as “unconfirmed” are disputed across sources and should be treated as possible rather than guaranteed.
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
The Galaxy S23 family receives One UI 9 as its fourth and final major OS update under Samsung’s legacy 4-year support window. The Galaxy S22 series and S21 FE are officially left behind, One UI 8.5 is their last update. Samsung’s 7-year update guarantee did not begin until the Galaxy S24 (launched January 2024), so older flagships remain under the shorter lifecycle.
GALAXY Z SERIES (FOLDABLES)
- Galaxy Z Fold 8: ships with One UI 9 pre-installed
- Galaxy Z Flip 8: ships with One UI 9 pre-installed
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: expected to ship with One UI 9
- 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 Z TriFold, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
The Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and all older foldables will not receive One UI 9, hitting the same support cutoff as the older S-series devices.
GALAXY A, M, AND F SERIES
Samsung extended its mid-range update commitment to six full years starting with the Galaxy A16 family. Most devices launched in 2024 or later are expected to receive One UI 9.
Galaxy A Series:
- Galaxy A57 5G, A56 5G, A55 5G
- Galaxy A37 5G, A36 5G, A35 5G
- Galaxy A26 5G, A25 5G, A24
- Galaxy A17 (5G/4G), A16 (5G/4G)
- Galaxy A15 (5G/4G), A07 (5G/4G), A06 5G
Note: The Galaxy A54, A34, and base A06 5G are disputed across sources, treat these as unconfirmed possibilities.
Galaxy M Series:
- Galaxy M56 5G, M55 5G, M55s 5G, M54 5G
- Galaxy M36 5G, M34 5G
- Galaxy M17 5G, M17e 5G, M16 5G, M15 5G
- Galaxy M07, M06 5G
Galaxy F Series:
- Galaxy F56 5G, F55 5G, F54 5G
- Galaxy F36 5G, F34 5G
- Galaxy F70e 5G, F17 5G, F16 5G, F15 5G
- Galaxy F07 5G, F06 5G
GALAXY TAB SERIES
- Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+, S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+ (Final eligible update for the S9 lineup)
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024 Edition only)
- Galaxy Tab A11, A11+
- Galaxy Tab A9+ (2025 model)
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro
WHAT IF YOUR DEVICE ISN’T ON THE LIST?
If your device does not appear above, One UI 9 is not expected to arrive on it. This does not necessarily mean it stops working, it continues to run its current software but it will no longer receive major Android platform upgrades.
Samsung continues to provide security patches on a separate schedule, which can extend beyond the major OS update window. Checking Samsung’s official security update schedule for your specific model is the best way to understand how long active security support continues.
For users on devices approaching end-of-support, this is a natural decision point: whether to continue with the current device on its existing software, or plan for an upgrade before the security patch window also closes.
CONCLUSION
One UI 9 is a meaningful generational update, not because it reinvents Samsung’s interface, but because it delivers a more capable, more secure, and more AI-integrated experience across one of the widest device ecosystems in Android. From the Galaxy S23 receiving its final flagship update to the Z Fold 8 shipping with One UI 9 pre-loaded, this rollout touches a significant portion of Samsung’s active install base.
The stable release is expected from July 22, 2026. If your device is on the list, the update is coming. If it is not, this guide gives you a clear picture of where things stand and what your options are.
Bookmark this page and check back, we will update the device list and rollout timing as Samsung confirms details at and after Unpacked.
