One UI 9 brings a much awaited status bar feature
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung's One UI 9 introduces a network speed indicator in the status bar via the updated QuickStar Good Lock module, a feature previously missing on Samsung phones but common on other Android devices.
- The QuickStar module also adds a new "Ongoing Chip" option to disable the Now Bar, which displays live activities such as timers, calls, and voice recordings.
- The One UI 9 beta is currently available on Galaxy S26 devices, with a wider rollout to older Galaxy flagship models expected soon.
- Additional One UI 9 improvements include a better call log in the Phone app, a more customizable quick panel, and enhancements to Samsung DeX.