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Samsung One UI 9.0 adds a wallpaper option that lets you set Motion Photos as your home or lock screen background; currently available on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, with no sign of support on Galaxy S26 in the beta yet.
Samsung's One UI 9.0 now allows a full uninstall of the Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard on Galaxy devices, a change from One UI 8.5 that only let users disable or update the app; on the Galaxy S26 Ultra (One UI 9.0 Beta 5) this freed about 55MB, and some devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8/8 Ultra may not ship with SwiftKey, reflecting shifting Samsung–Microsoft app deals.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S23 lineup (including the S23 FE) will receive One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 as their last major software update, effectively concluding the four-year update promise. A future One UI 9.5 update is unlikely, with expectations that Samsung’s next big update cycle will begin with the Galaxy S27 line. The article notes the end of an era for S23, alongside ongoing deals on older Samsung models.
Samsung has delayed the fifth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 lineup to next week to allow final reviews and quality improvements, with the OTA rollout to S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra in multiple regions when the build goes live.
Samsung delays the fifth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series by about a week to allow final reviews and quality improvements, with beta 5 expected to roll out next week to the US, UK, India, Germany, Poland, and South Korea. One UI 9 is already available on the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Samsung publicly updates its August 2026 One UI rollout roadmap, largely keeping July’s cadence: flagship devices get monthly patches for up to six years before moving to quarterly updates, while non-flagship devices stay on quarterly patches. The August security patch bundle includes 56 fixes (38 from Android and 18 One UI improvements), with device eligibility and exact rollout timing outlined for various Galaxy lines in regional schedules.
Samsung kicked off One UI 9 as a Android 17-based beta for the Galaxy S26 series in May 2026, with a stable release on July 22, 2026 and initial expansion on Galaxy Z Fold 8/8 Ultra and Z Flip 8. The global rollout is expected to begin in August 2026, with older flagships and mid-range devices following through the end of 2026. The update brings AI improvements, better personalization, DeX enhancements, stronger privacy, and smoother performance. Availability varies by region; sign up for the beta via Samsung Members, and note that timelines can shift.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 gain a USB webcam mode in One UI 9, letting the phones double as PC webcams by selecting 'Webcam' in the USB options—this trick was popularized on the Galaxy S26 lineup and has since appeared on devices like Pixels with Android 14.
One UI 9 introduces a fixed 13‑attempt PIN limit before a factory reset, removing the previous 20‑attempt option to curb brute‑force unlocking; the change applies to Galaxy Z Fold 8/8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the Galaxy S26 in beta and a September stable release planned.
One UI 9.0 for Galaxy tightens lockscreen security by drastically reducing the number of allowed unlock attempts and introducing escalating temporary lockouts that start after the fifth failed attempt. If the 13th attempt is incorrect, the device locks permanently and requires a factory reset. Lockout durations progress from 1 minute up to 24 hours, with a permanent ban after the 13th failure. Android still requires backup PIN/password/pattern periodically, so biometrics won’t always grant access. The change applies to devices launched with One UI 9.0; beta on the Galaxy S26 reportedly does not include these changes yet. Samsung notes the device will display remaining attempts, and repeated identical wrong entries aren’t counted as multiple attempts. Consider enabling accidental touch protection to reduce false unlocks in pockets or bags.
Samsung’s Unpacked preview centers on a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 7.6-inch inner display and slimmer, passport-like footprint, a Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Flip 8 for the US, new Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2 with dual NPUs and satellite connectivity on Wear OS, and One UI 9 rolling out across devices, signaling a stronger, AI‑driven push after years of incremental updates.
Leaks show Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app getting a major One UI 9.0 redesign: a bottom three-tab layout (Watch Faces, Home/Connected Devices, Device Settings), a dedicated Watch Faces tab with a full-body watch image, a bigger Find My Watch and Tips section, monochrome icons, and AI-generated Tiles; the About Watch and Software Update sections also gain a visual refresh as Samsung prepares to launch new devices.
Android 17 with One UI 9.0 is rolling out to Google Pixel devices first; Samsung will follow, but a large portion of Galaxy devices—especially Galaxy A-series mid-rangers and high-end models such as the Galaxy S21 FE, S22, and Z Fold 4—will miss the upgrade.
A fresh leak suggests Samsung will skip a Galaxy Watch 9 Classic in favor of a redesigned Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with a boxier body and thinner bezels, plus a reportedly revised outer ring that may show numbers 1–12. The leak also hints at an updated One UI 9 Watch, including a revamp of Samsung Health, a new watch-face picker, and a dedicated compass interface, with beige, black, and silver color options mentioned.
Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 9 now include a built-in network speed indicator via the Good Lock QuickStar module, letting users see real-time upload and download speeds in the status bar whether on Wi‑Fi or mobile data. The feature, long requested by Android users, previously required third‑party apps or root access and is tucked behind Good Lock rather than a simple toggle. It’s currently in beta for the Galaxy S26 in select markets (US, UK, Germany, India, Poland, Korea) with a broader rollout to older flagships expected in the coming months.