Samsung start rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms list

Key Points:

• Samsung has officially begun rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy S26 series after about four months in beta testing.
• The update initially launched on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 in July, with Samsung planning a gradual rollout to additional Galaxy devices in the coming weeks.
• One UI 9 introduces new features such as My FanCam for automatic video tracking, generative and editable cards on Now Brief, enhanced AI tools, and improved privacy and security functions like Security Brief and Scam Detection.
• Samsung provided a partial list of devices expected to receive the Android 17 update, including Galaxy S23 to S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold and Flip models up to the 7th generation, and several Galaxy Tab S series tablets.
• The device list is not comprehensive, as some models like the Galaxy S26+ are missing, indicating more devices will likely be supported beyond those currently confirmed.