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Samsung Expands One UI 9 Update to Galaxy A36 5G
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In Short: Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy A36 5G outside of South Korea.
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy A36 5G outside of South Korea, according to user reports on Reddit.
The update, which is based on Android 17, adds customization options for the Quick Settings panel, allowing users to resize and rearrange controls.
Samsung's commitment to six years of OS updates for its devices is evident in this rollout, as the company stays true to its promise.
The Galaxy A36 5G, while not the best mid-range smartphone, remains one of the most popular Samsung phones.
Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series in Korea a few days ago, indicating that owners elsewhere won't have to wait too long.
The update for the Galaxy A36 5G is now available for the carrier-locked variant with firmware version A366NKSU9DZIF.
Samsung is also rolling out the One UI 9 update to the Galaxy A56 and A37 in South Korea.
The update process for the Galaxy A36 5G will start downloading if it is available for the device.
Samsung is expanding its beta testing program to include the Galaxy S23 and select mid-range devices.
The Galaxy A36 5G update brings several performance improvements and customization features to Samsung phones.
Samsung has not yet officially published a confirmed roster of One UI 9 eligible devices.
The Galaxy A36 5G update is expected to reach US units soon.
What this adds
The update process for the Galaxy A36 5G will start downloading if it is available for the device.
Samsung has not yet officially published a confirmed roster of One UI 9 eligible devices.
What's confirmed
- According to user reports on Reddit, Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy A36 5G outside of South Korea.
- The Galaxy A36 5G might not be the best mid-range smartphone, but it’s still one of the most popular Samsung phones.
- Older Galaxy flagships are now receiving stable One UI 9 based on Android 17 Samsung is rolling out its One UI 9 update in earnest, if later than expected.
- The Galaxy A36 is receiving the same update with the build version A366NKSU9DZIF.
- Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series in Korea a few days ago, which usually means owners elsewhere don’t have to wait too long.
What's still developing
- That could be because of Samsung’s promise of six years of OS updates, and it seems the company is staying on track with that pledge ( unlike some other Android brands ).
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- Samsung launched One UI 9 on September 16, first on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series (where it was preinstalled) and the Galaxy S26 lineup, then extended it to older devices.
- However, some users have reported occasional lags, prompting Samsung to actively seek feedback to address these issues.
- Now, following the launch of Android 17, One UI 9 is rolling out to many more Galaxy phones – including yours, if you have a fairly recent handset.
- Galaxy S26 owners worldwide are reporting successful over-the-air (OTA) update downloads.