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A fresh One UI 9.5 leak shows subtle depth enhancements like drop shadows and frosted elements across the UI and a redesigned Phone app with integrated Samsung AI-powered search, potentially resembling a system Finder; Samsung hasn't announced One UI 9.5 and features may change before beta or release, with the Galaxy S26 line likely to lead the rollout.
A leaker shared screenshots of an early One UI 9.5 build running on a Galaxy device, hinting at notable changes as Samsung stays busy rolling out One UI 9.0 to older devices while developing 9.5 for the Galaxy S27 series next year; details are sparse.
Samsung reportedly kicked off One UI 9.5 development for the Galaxy S26 series (build CZH1), signaling a faster mid‑cycle upgrade with rumored features like App Lock and true dark‑themed icons. At the same time, One UI 9.0 beta testing for the Galaxy S25 lineup is expanding, with beta banners in the Samsung Members app and potential rollout to S25/S25+/S25 Ultra (and possibly Galaxy Z Fold 7/Z Flip 7). There are also hints that One UI 9.5 could debut on the Galaxy S27 series early next year.
A viral claim that Samsung reduced Galaxy S23 OS support to Android 17 is incorrect. Samsung’s policy has long promised four major Android OS upgrades for the S23 lineup, from Android 13 through Android 17. The confusion came from a support-agent mix-up about the launch version; if the start is assumed to be Android 14, counting four upgrades would imply Android 18, which is not the policy. Mid-cycle updates like One UI 8.5 don’t count as major OS upgrades, so Android 17 remains the final major upgrade, after which Samsung will continue security patches for a year or two. There’s no announced policy change from Samsung.
Samsung lifts the lid on the August 2026 Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for Galaxy devices, packing 56 patches from Google and Samsung, including 38 Android security fixes (8 Critical, 30 High) and 18 One UI improvements; it also details the One UI Security Bulletin and a refreshed rollout plan that keeps flagship devices on a monthly update cadence for up to six years while pushing non-flagship devices to quarterly updates, with explicit device lists for each cadence (foldables, S-series, A-series, Tab, and Enterprise models).
One UI 9 Beta 4 injects PiP-aware Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, obscuring only the PiP video window while the rest of the screen stays bright; you can drag the PiP window and use Edge Panel, and Privacy Display can be tuned to hide notifications for selected apps.
Samsung rolled out updates to the One UI Beta Program that simplify enrollment (accept the Beta Terms once), let users join or leave beta tests at any time, add a permanent One UI Beta Hub in Samsung Members to view available programs, show banners for new betas, and improve the Tips section; users can rejoin after leaving or switch back to the latest stable One UI.
Android Authority reveals five little-known Samsung Galaxy One UI features that are tucked in plain sight: Edge Panel’s built‑in compass and ruler, a Camera app document scanner (multi‑page support currently limited to Galaxy S26), a Wi‑Fi inspection tool in Connectivity Labs for mapping signal strength around your home, Bixby Vision tools like Object Identifier, Color Detector, and Text Reader, and Quick Measure for estimating distance, area, and height using AR.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 June 2026 update for the Galaxy S25 is rolling out in South Korea, finally adding missing Galaxy AI features—Prioritise Notifications, Summarise Notifications, and File Summaries—that first appeared with the Galaxy S26. The unusually large patch (build S938NKSUACZF1) also bumps Android security to June 2026. An international rollout to North America, Europe, and India is expected soon, and Galaxy S25 users can manually install via Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung has detailed its June 2026 security patch, fixing 45 vulnerabilities (33 Google CVEs and 12 Samsung SVEs) across Galaxy devices. The patch, arriving with the One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S26, also addresses a DRM HDR driver flaw in Exynos and is expected to roll out to additional devices in the coming weeks, impacting devices on Android 14–16 and several One UI services.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 and One UI 9 are not rivals but consecutive updates: 8.5 is a major skin refresh built on Android 16 (with features like Quick Share) rolling out globally in May 2026, while 9 is a new engine built on Android 17 that’s currently in beta for the Galaxy S26 with a planned full release around July 2026 for foldables. You can’t skip directly from 8.5 to 9, and not every device will receive 9 due to hardware/upgrade limits. If you’re on a supported device, install 8.5 when offered; 9 will follow later if eligible, but it’s not guaranteed for all.
Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, starting in South Korea with firmware S90xNKSS9GZE5 (about 506.30MB for the S22) and addressing 36 security vulnerabilities; global rollout is expected in the coming days. The update accompanies One UI 8.5, while One UI 9.0 is not slated for these devices, which are expected to receive their final major update.
Samsung is prepping the Galaxy Z Fold 8 family—Fold 8, Fold 8 Wide, and Flip 8—for a July 22, 2026 launch, focusing on refined designs, crease-free hinges, and mode-specific form factors. The standard Fold 8 features an 8.0-inch inner display with a 200MP/50MP/10MP rear camera, Fold 8 Wide uses a 7.6-inch panel with a 200MP/12MP setup, and Flip 8 sticks with a 50MP/12MP dual camera. Specs hint at up to 1 TB storage on Fold 8 (12 GB RAM), up to 512 GB with 16 GB RAM on Fold 8 Wide, and up to 512 GB with 12 GB RAM on Flip 8, plus 4,300–5,000 mAh batteries and 45W charging for Fold 8 models (25W for Flip 8). Software gains come via enhanced One UI for foldables, aimed at improved multitasking across the three devices.
Samsung’s first smart glasses, reportedly named Galaxy Glasses, have surfaced in firmware references as an icon in One UI 8.5 and a test One UI 9 build, hinting at a launch in the second half of 2026; details are scarce, but the design appears to be a simple glasses outline and could feature AR-style functionality, with Samsung possibly unveiling them at a future Unpacked event.
Samsung is expanding its Google-originated security feature Inactivity Restart to Galaxy S26 devices in Korea via the February 2026 patch, following earlier availability on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and S25 beta. When enabled in Settings, Security and privacy, More security settings, Inactivity Restart, the phone will automatically reboot after 72 hours of inactivity, entering a BFU state that blocks fingerprint access until the correct PIN or password is entered. The rollout may depend on firmware or Google Play system updates, with broader availability expected to reach more devices soon.