All articles tagged with #beta program
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) started receiving the May 2026 security patch, a ~560MB update (build S94xBXXS2AZE2) that first landed in Europe after earlier Korea releases. Samsung is prioritizing One UI 9 (Android 17) development, with a beta program available in Germany and the UK (and others like the USA, Korea, India, Poland). To update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung released a hotfix for the Galaxy S26 series One UI 9.0 beta to fix a mobile data connectivity issue on some carriers, currently rolling out in the US as a 523.48MB update (firmware version S94xU1UEU2ZZEG).
Samsung announces the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in select markets, built on Android 17 with new creativity tools (Samsung Notes, Creative Studio access), a redesigned Quick Panel, enhanced accessibility features (Mouse Key speed, TalkBack), Text Spotlight for easier reading, and strengthened security against high-risk apps; customers can apply via the Samsung Members app, with the full One UI 9 experience to roll out later this year on flagship devices.
Samsung has started creating One UI 9 Beta Program pages for the Galaxy S26 in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the USA, signaling a possible beta rollout by month’s end. An early One UI 9.0 build has been spotted on Samsung’s servers, and the update is expected to be based on Android 17, potentially bringing Android 17 features alongside Samsung’s tweaks. Samsung typically favors smaller 9.0 changes with broader features arriving via 9.x updates, while Google I/O 2026 is set to showcase Android 17’s design that could influence One UI 9.
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices (Pixel 6 through Pixel 10) as build CP31.260423.012.A1, with OTA options via the Beta Program and confirmations of several bug fixes (Terminal app crash, lock-screen date/weather overlap with the fingerprint area, conference call handling, mobile signal display, icon scaling in the homescreen, F2FS data integrity, UI glitches, and navigation/gesture stability); OTA images are available for flashing, and Google did not publicly list additional changes.
Samsung expands the One UI 8.5 beta to additional Galaxy devices—including the S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and the A36 5G—in select markets with AirDrop support via Quick Share as part of a phased rollout. The program will continue to broaden to more devices later this month, with users able to register via the Samsung Members app.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, adding the Galaxy S23 series (and S23 FE), Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy A36 to the beta program with regional availability: S23 family in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US (S23 FE included); Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 beta only in South Korea and the US; A36 beta only in India. Enrollment is via the Samsung Members app, and Samsung notes that three-year-old devices are now included in the beta for the first time.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta is expanding to nine more Galaxy devices (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S25 FE, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Tab S11, and Tab S11 Ultra) with rollout starting in March 2026 in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US. Eligible users can join via the Samsung Members app and install the update from Settings > Software update; expect bugs and back up your data before installing. Not available in China, Germany, or Poland this cycle.
Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including the S24/S25 series, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, S25 FE, S24 FE and Tab S11, in select markets with more devices to join in April; registrations are via the Samsung Members app.
A leaked changelog for the Galaxy S24 series One UI 8.5 beta reveals AI-driven Photo Assist for generating images, smarter Bixby interactions, cross-device file access, faster screen mirroring, enhanced Auracast, improved weather and pollen data, lock-screen and font customization, expanded health and watch features, stronger security controls, and various accessibility and DeX improvements, with Samsung likely to unlock the beta soon.
Samsung may expand its One UI 8.5 beta to the Galaxy S24 series after evidence of a beta firmware appeared on Samsung's servers, signaling a near-term rollout following earlier beta tests on other devices.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has received its first One UI 9 build (global SM-S948B, BZC5, ~2.6GB), signaling development of the Android 17–based update; the build, spotted on Samsung servers with accompanying screenshots, hints at UI and security enhancements, including improved windowing and lock-screen widgets, while Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 2. Samsung may open a One UI 9 beta program ahead of a mid-2026 stable Android 17 release alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8.
Google’s Android 17 Beta (Beta 1) is live for Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series, officially confirming the CinnamonBun codename. The update introduces a more customizable Pixel Launcher search bar and pairs with Google’s release notes detailing UI/Windowing improvements for large screens, system optimizations, media/camera updates, privacy and security changes, and connectivity tweaks. Users can enroll via the Android Beta Program, with the caveat that beta software may contain bugs but can be exited and cleaned if needed.
Samsung announced a refreshed Bixby for One UI 8.5 with improved context awareness and direct task execution. The updated assistant will be tested in the One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 in select markets and can surface live results via real-time web search (Perplexity) within the Bixby UI, keeping users in the app. A broader public rollout is planned alongside the first stable One UI 8.5 build around the Galaxy S26 launch.
Google has released the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for supported Pixel devices, offering new features and improvements. Eligible Pixel users can enroll in the beta program via Google's Android Beta website and download the update through their device settings. The update brings enhancements like new features and UI improvements, with availability for recent Pixel models.