Samsung's already preparing Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta update
SamMobile • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung has started internal testing of the first One UI 9 beta builds for the Galaxy S26 series, even as the One UI 8.5 beta program continues.
- The initial One UI 9 beta build for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, based on Android 17, was discovered on Samsung’s servers with the build number S948BXXU2ZZE7.
- The early appearance of One UI 9 beta builds mirrors last year’s timeline when One UI 8.0 beta builds for the Galaxy S25 series emerged around the same time.
- One UI 9.0 beta firmware shows minimal new features or UI changes, similar to the previous transition from One UI 7 to 8, which had fewer user-facing updates.
- The prolonged One UI 8.5 beta program may delay the official rollout, sparking speculation that Samsung might be timing the release to boost Galaxy S26 sales.
