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Samsung Confirms Galaxy Devices Set for One UI 9 Update
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In Short: Samsung has confirmed a list of Galaxy devices set to receive the Android 17-based One UI 9 update, with rollouts beginning in Japan.
Samsung has confirmed a list of Galaxy devices set to receive the Android 17-based One UI 9 update, with rollouts beginning in Japan in October and November 2026.
The update will initially be available in Japan, with Samsung stating that the list of devices should hold true for most regions, though some regional variants may be added later.
The Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and several Tab S11 and S10 models are among the devices confirmed to receive the update.
Notably absent from the initial list are the 'Plus' variants of the Galaxy S25 and S24, as well as many Galaxy A devices and regional models.
Samsung has also confirmed that the Galaxy A55 and A35, which launched with Android 14 in 2024, will receive the One UI 9 update starting in South Korea.
The update includes interface refinements, expanded Galaxy AI features, and additional privacy and security tools.
Samsung will continue its global rollout for a while after the initial Japanese release, with many entry-level devices likely being updated through December and January.
The company has stated that the updates will be available in Japan over the course of October and November 2026.
Samsung will likely add remaining models to the update schedule as the global rollout progresses.
The Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy S24 FE are also set to receive the One UI 8 update (Android 16) later this year.
Samsung has also quietly launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on wireless earbuds under the Galaxy Buds branding.
The Buds On feature includes 'TwinBoost speakers' designed to improve low-frequency performance and automatic volume control that adjusts to the surrounding environment.
What this adds
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy A36 5G outside of South Korea.
The One UI 9 rollout has expanded to include several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy S23 series and other mid-range devices also receiving the update.
Background
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy A36 5G outside of South Korea.
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout has expanded to include several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy S23 series and other mid-range devices also receiving the update.
What's confirmed
- One UI 9 started rolling out with the Galaxy S26 series in September and, in the time since, has expanded to a bunch of last-gen Galaxy smartphones.
- Foldable owners can also celebrate, as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and older generations stretching back to the Z Fold 5 made the schedule.
What's still developing
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- The list was posted by Samsung Japan, so the dates provided are technically only for that region.
- On the tablet side, Samsung is bringing One UI 9 to its new Galaxy Tab S11 lineup along with the Tab S10 and Tab S9 families.
- While earlier reports suggested Samsung's highly anticipated One UI 8 update (Android 16) would arrive in September on devices like the Galaxy S23, S24, and even select Galaxy A models, that's not looking very likely.
- Samsung has officially published the initial roster of Galaxy smartphones and tablets slated to receive the Android 17-based One UI 9 update, providing a concrete software roadmap for owners of older flagships and mid-range devices.
- One UI 9 initially debuted alongside the Galaxy S26 series in September and is now beginning its broader market expansion.
- Many of Samsung's older phones and tablets are getting the update, and Samsung has recently published a list of all eligible devices to clear up any confusion.
- The rollout of One UI 7 starts on April 10 in the US, gradually extending to older Galaxy phones and tablets.
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- The update began reaching beta participants in South Korea on October 21, 2026, bringing new privacy controls, interface customization and accessibility improvements to both 2024 midrange phones.
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