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Galaxy A57 series One UI 9.0 beta forums spotted!

One UI 9.0 is an incremental version of One UI that brings subtle improvements over One UI 8.5, alongside an upgrade to Android 17 and various new features that make you more productive. The Galaxy S26 series, which is released this year, is currently being tested for the One UI 9.0 beta program, with the fourth beta as the current version being tested.

While the Galaxy S26 series is still being tested, and the expansion of the beta program is being worked on, the Beta forums for the Galaxy A57 phone has been revealed, according to Mohammed Khatri.

This means that there’s a high chance that the Galaxy A57 will have its first beta of One UI 9.0 being released soon, but there is no confirmed date as to when the beta program will actually start. The beta program hasn’t been expanded to more Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold/Flip 7, and A57, as of now, but we’ll let you know when further Galaxy devices receive the beta.

We expect that Samsung officially announce the first beta of One UI 9.0 for the eligible Galaxy devices soon, with the possibility that more devices may join the beta program before the stable release.

Samsung sends invites for the Galaxy Event 2026 on August 27th

Samsung has begun sending invitations to the virtual Galaxy Event that will be held August 27th. This event is, according to the official newsroom article, an event where a new member of the Galaxy S26 family will be announced during the event.

This event sets how the next evolution of Galaxy sets a new standard for effortless productivity. This points to new device releases, such as the Galaxy S26 FE.

The event will be held virtually live at 12:00 PM GMT (9:00 PM KST, 3:00 PM EST, 5:30 PM IST, click on this link for the event time in your timezone) and will be available in the official Samsung website and in their YouTube channel. You can see the invitation below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kCaStA9dg

We are thrilled to announce this event, and we will be watching the event with you there!

NavStar navigation bar hiding issue will be fixed with One UI 9.0

After the release of One UI 8.5, users with NavStar were encountering an issue where the navigation bar wouldn’t hide when using the button hide function, unless the user has pulled down the notification bar. As soon as the notification bar gets pulled, the navigation bar would disappear.

This issue affects phones and tablets, and for tablet users, it’s a bit inconvenient having to pull down the notification bar in order for the navigation bar to disappear, since tablets have large screens.

Good Lock Team from Samsung has now confirmed the issue directly through Samsung Members that the issue will be fixed through a software update to One UI 9.0, which contains fixes related to this issue.

However, the stable rollout of One UI 9.0 hasn’t started yet, and the beta program is about to expand to other Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy S24, S25, Z Fold7, Z Fold7, and possibly other devices. Meanwhile, One UI 9.0 is already available in rhe newest foldables that were announced in this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event.

To update your Galaxy to One UI 9.0 once the stable rollout begins, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 10 to 20 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

Game Booster+ now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

The Game Booster+ Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung having finished adding support for One UI 9.0 to all Good Lock modules, which will be distributed soon to those who are running the beta version and to those who are using the Galaxy Z8 foldable series.

According to Kailash, the new app version is under v2.0.00.33 and runs on One UI 9.0. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

However, a key feature seems to be missing, which was the key remapping option from Game Booster+.

Game Booster+ provides you with an ability to optimize your gaming experience on your phone with settings like key remapping, CPU and GPU settings, and much more.

Sound Assistant now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

The Sound Assistant Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on Game Booster+ as the last module to be queued for support of One UI 9.0 distributed soon to those who are running the beta version and to those who are using the Galaxy Z8 foldable series.

According to Kailash, the new app version is under v9.0.00.10 and runs on One UI 9.0. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

Sound Assistant provides you with an ability to customize your phone’s sound accoridng to your preferences, such as advanced sound utilities.

August 2026 security patch is live for Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8

Samsung has revealed what vulnerabilities the August 2026 security patch has fixed earlier, as you can see here. The Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 phones have already entered the rollout of this security patch update, which brings the August 2026 security update that contains all fixes to vulnerabilities discovered since the last security patch released.

Samsung has started rolling out the August 2026 security patch to the above foldable devices, as part of the monthly security update rollout, starting from Korea. You can see the below details of the update for more info.

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-F971N: F971NKSS2AZH7 [KOO]
• SM-F976N: F976NKSS2AZH7 [KOO]
• SM-F776N: F776NKSS2AZH7 [KOO]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download Now
4. Wait until the download is complete, then press Install Now
5. Wait until the phone installs the update successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

Nice Catch now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

The Nice Catch Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on Game Booster+ as the last module to be queued for support of One UI 9.0 distributed soon to those who are running the beta version and to those who are using the Galaxy Z8 foldable series.

According to Sammy Fans, the new app version is under v9.0.00.0 and runs on One UI 9.0. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

Nice Catch provides you with an ability to get insights about which application caused your phone to vibrate. It also monitors applications in case they cause the display to turn on or different actions to be done.

Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7 series One UI 9.0 beta forums and builds spotted!

One UI 9.0 is an incremental version of One UI that brings subtle improvements over One UI 8.5, alongside an upgrade to Android 17 and various new features that make you more productive. The Galaxy S26 series, which is released this year, is currently being tested for the One UI 9.0 beta program, with the fourth beta as the current version being tested.

While the Galaxy S26 series is still being tested, the Beta forums for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 devices has been revealed shortly before being removed, according to a report via Sammy Guru.

This means that there’s a high chance that those foldables will have their first beta of One UI 9.0 being released soon, but there is no confirmed date as to when the beta program for the foldables will actually start.

Also, further indication that Samsung was working on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Fold7 and the Flip7 foldables has been made, because beta builds for the foldables have been spotted, as Fahad on X mentioned that builds F966BXXUCZZH4 and F766BXXUCZZH4 have been discovered.

We expect that Samsung officially announce the first beta of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 foldables soon, with the possibility that more devices may join the beta program before the stable release.

NotiStar now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

The NotiStar Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on Game Booster+ as the last module to be queued for support of One UI 9.0 distributed soon to those who are running the beta version and to those who are using the Galaxy Z8 foldable series.

According to Sammy Guru, the new app version is under v9.0.79.0 and runs on One UI 9.0, as well as One UI 8.5 or older for existing Galaxy devices. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

NotiStar allows you to control your phone’s notifications and to take a look at the history of your phone’s notifications that have been received throughout a specified time period.

Home Up now supports One UI 9.0!

We are being very close to the unveiling of One UI 9.0 as the Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 event comes closer on July 22nd in London. This month will be full of excitement as Samsung is getting ready to unveil the newest foldables and the watches, along with their new features.

Home Up has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0! This is a major progress that was made this week to ensure that the beta version of One UI 9.0 continues even after the unveil to iron out the last of the bugs.

The new app version is under v18.0.00.24 (per Theordysm), and they run only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. It can be sideloaded on One UI 8.5, but stability and features there are not guaranteed. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

To update your Good Lock modules, you can update them either from the Galaxy Store (Menu > Updates > Update All) or from the Good Lock application (Plugins > Update All) if there are any updates. Afterwards, the Good Lock modules that were mentioned should work flawlessly on One UI 9.0.

Home Up is a Good Lock module that allows you to customize your phone’s home screen to your taste. It also allows you to change your Recents screens appearance, Edge Panel settings, gesture settings, and much more.

One UI 9.0 will be the last update for 2023 Galaxy devices

Previously, One UI 8.5’s rollout has excluded all Galaxy devices that were released in 2022, including the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip4, and the Galaxy Tab S8 series. This means that users who are using these devices will only receive quarterly security patches that are based on One UI 8.0 instead of the One UI 8.5 update that was anticipated at the time.

Meanwhile, devices that have already received One UI 8.5 will probably receive the One UI 9.0 update, given that they are still supported, with the latest device receiving the update in the second half of this year being the Galaxy S26 flagship series, which was released in February of this year.

Given that the rollout strategy has changed, we expect that One UI 9.0 will be the last update that will land to the following Galaxy devices:

• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold5
• Galaxy Z Flip5
• Galaxy Tab S9
• Galaxy Tab S9+
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A54
• …and more devices released in 2023

The above devices will not be eligible for future OS generation upgrades after One UI 9.0 was released.

This version of One UI 9.0 provides several features, such as the Masking Tape feature in Samsung Notes and the enhanced quick panel that allows you to take it to the next level in your style with even more customization options.

LockStar and Display Assistant now support One UI 9.0!

We are being very close to the unveiling of One UI 9.0 as the Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 event comes closer. This month will be full of excitement as Samsung is getting ready to unveil the newest foldables and the watches, along with their new features. Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker.

The Display Assistant and LockStar Good Lock modules have been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on Home Up as the last module to be updated and released soon to those who are running the beta version. This is a major progress that was made this week to ensure that the beta version of One UI 9.0 continues even after the unveil to iron out the last of the bugs.

The new app version is under v9.0.00.5 for LockStar and v9.0.08 for Display Assistant, and they run only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

To update your Good Lock modules, you can update them either from the Galaxy Store (Menu > Updates > Update All) or from the Good Lock application (Plugins > Update All) if there are any updates. Afterwards, the Good Lock modules that were mentioned should work flawlessly on One UI 9.0.

Display Assistant is a Good Lock module that allows you to change more settings related to display, such as managing screen timeout for each application and setting brightness limit profile and Keep screen on feature. Meanwhile, LockStar allows you to customize your phone’s lock screen to your taste.

NavStar now supports One UI 9.0 – Good Lock support nearing completion

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. Samsung is still making progress to ensure that the rest of Good Lock modules support One UI 9.0, with the latest update to a Good Lock module being NavStar.

The NavStar Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, according to the latest update, with Samsung working on LockStar and other three remaining modules as the next modules to be distributed soon to those who are running the beta version. This suggests that Good Lock support for One UI 9.0 is nearing completion.

The new app version is under v9.0.00.11, and it runs only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

To update your Good Lock modules, you can update them either from the Galaxy Store (Menu > Updates > Update All) or from the Good Lock application (Plugins > Update All) if there are any updates. Afterwards, the Good Lock modules that were mentioned should work flawlessly on One UI 9.0.

NavStar is a Good Lock module that lets you customize your navigation bar with custom design and more options. It also lets you customize the gesture navigation in the same way, giving your navigation bar more harmony in your style.

Android Canary brings native app lock, will it make it to One UI 9.0?

Android 17 has been officially released last month, which brought faster multitasking, improved creator tools, and security-related enhancements, to both increase your productivity and to enhance your user experience. However, the native app lock, which allows you to lock apps with your screen lock, didn’t make it to Android 17 as it was never promised for this version of Android, but it’s still in the experimental canary builds.

This replaces third-party application lockers with a native implementation of the app locking functionality, ensuring a seamless experience when you’re protecting your apps from intruders. The app locker introduced in Android experimental builds is completely native, eliminating the need of a third-party application locker.

To lock an app, hold on an app that you want to lock, then set a password for it. The app, therefore, should be locked behind a password each time you access it.

Here comes the question. Will native app locking make it to One UI 9.0? Or will it be saved for the next versions of One UI and/or Android?

Currently, there is no clear answer as to when the native app locking functionality will be actually introduced to Android and/or One UI, but the feature being available on experimental canary builds of Android suggests that the feature is getting ready.

We’ll let you know if the native app locking functionality eventually makes it to Android.

ClockFace and RegiStar now support One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software. Earlier, One Hand Operation+ module has been supported with One UI 9.0, and it looks like that Samsung is still making progress to ensure that the rest of Good Lock modules support One UI 9.0.

The ClockFace and RegiStar Good Lock modules have been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, according to the latest update via SammyGuru, with Samsung working on LockStar and other four remaining modules as the next modules to be distributed soon to those who are running the beta version.

The new app version is under v3.4.01.3 for ClockFace and v1.0.73 for RegiStar, and they run only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

To update your Good Lock modules, you can update them either from the Galaxy Store (Menu > Updates > Update All) or from the Good Lock application (Plugins > Update All) if there are any updates. Afterwards, the Good Lock modules that were mentioned should work flawlessly on One UI 9.0.

ClockFace is a Good Lock module that lets you create your own clock style design for your lock screen and for your Always On Display (AOD). RegiStar, on the other hand, introduces customization to your Settings app, which gives you freedom to choose how you want the settings sections to appear, along with quickly launching useful features.

One Hand Operation+ now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software. Earlier, QuickStar and MultiStar modules have been supported with One UI 9.0.

The One Hand Operation+ Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on ClockFace and other remaining modules as the next modules to be distributed soon to those who are running the beta version.

The new app version is under v9.2.19.0 and runs only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

One Hand Operation+ is a Good Lock module that allows you to define easy and comfortable gestures, ensuring that your phone is more ready for one-handed operation. You can define different gestures by different directions and distances, along with a quick and easy way to switch applications.

QuickStar now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

The QuickStar Good Lock module has been finally updated to support One UI 9.0, with Samsung working on ClockFace and MultiStar as the next modules to be distributed soon to those who are running the beta version.

According to Tarun Vats, the new app version is under v11.0.03.15 and runs only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

QuickStar gives you more control over your Quick Panel user interface, which allows you to customize it according to your taste. In addition to that, it also allows you to edit the status bar icons and to change the status bar’s clock position and visibility.

MultiStar now supports One UI 9.0!

Samsung is getting Good Lock and its modules to be ready for the upcoming version of One UI 9.0 as you can see in this tracker. This is done to ensure that once all Good Lock modules get full support for One UI 9.0, all of them should work properly by the official rollout of the new software.

While the main Good Lock app has been updated to incorporate general improvemenrs and to fix bugs related to addon updates in certain environments, the MultiStar app has been updated to support One UI 9.0, marking it as the first Good Lock module that obtained full support of One UI 9.0 since the start of the beta program for the Galaxy S26.

According to GalaxyTechie, the new app version is under v11.0.59, which is newer than v10.4.06, and runs only on One UI 9.0 Beta for the Galaxy S26. Once the stable version rolls out, this module will be available to all users who are using the official One UI 9.0 software.

MultiStar gives you more control over multitasking and large-screen experience, especially on tablets and on foldable phones. With the optimized information density and enhanced multi window features, your productivity will increase.

Eligible Smartwatches for One UI 9.0 Watch

One UI 9.0 Watch will be powered by Wear OS 7, which provided many AI-oriented agentic features that makes your smartwatch smarter, with the power of Google Gemini. The upcoming Galaxy smartwatches, which are Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2, will be using this version of One UI Watch to ensure that new features becomes available right on your smartwatch.

One UI 9.0 Watch lands to eligible Galaxy smartwatches, which are listed below, based on Samsung’s refreshed update policy. The following smartwatches will be able to experience One UI 9.0 Watch, expected to roll out in the second half of this year:

• Galaxy Watch
  • Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm)
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra
  • Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch FE
  • Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm and 47mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm and 44mm)
  • Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

One UI 9.0 Watch Beta Program will start with the latest Galaxy smartwatches in two countries: Korea and the US. However, there is no clear date as to when the beta program will actually start. This beta program will be available through Samsung Members > Beta Program.

Please note that the list above is not official, and can change as soon as the official rollout of One UI 9.0 Watch starts.

Eligible Flagships and Middle Rangers for One UI 9.0

One UI 9.0 Beta Program started on May when it provided several new features, such as added more customization options for the quick panel, which One UI 8.5 already let you customize it. Alongside with it was the Samsung Notes update that added more pen types, and a few more features that were added to this version of One UI 9.0.

One UI 9.0 also upgrades Android to version 17 Cinnamon Bun, which provides more features and improvements over Android 16 Baklava, which both One UI 8.0 and 8.5 used. Although this list is based on Samsung’s refreshed update policy and may not be the final list, the following flagships will be able to experience the One UI 9.0 update:

• Galaxy S
  • Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra / S23 FE
  • Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra / S23 FE
  • Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Edge / S25 Ultra / S25 FE
  • Galaxy S26 / S26+ / S26 Ultra
• Galaxy Z
  • Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5
  • Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 6
  • Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (Korea only)
  • Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7
  • Galaxy Z Flip FE
  • Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Tab S
  • Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra / S9 FE / S9 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S10+ / S10 Ultra / S10 FE / S10 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S11 / S11 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

Alongside the above flagship devices that are expected to get the One UI 9.0 update, some middle-rangers are listed as expected to get the One UI 9.0 update, according to the rollout history:

• Galaxy A5x
  • Galaxy A57
  • Galaxy A56
  • Galaxy A55
  • Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A3x
  • Galaxy A37
  • Galaxy A36
  • Galaxy A35
  • Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A2x
  • Galaxy A27
  • Galaxy A26
  • Galaxy A25
  • Galaxy A24

Please note that the list above is not official, and can change as soon as the official rollout of One UI 9.0 starts.

Current progress of Good Lock is now available for One UI 9.0

Since the beta program of One UI 9.0 started, the Good Lock team has shared an initial progress announcement (thanks, Sammy Fans) for the next version of One UI expected to be released in the second half of this year. Good Lock is a set of modules that modify your phone’s appearance and behavior in different areas, including the lock screen (LockStar), the home screen (Home Up), and much more.

Today, Samsung has shared the current progress of One UI 9.0 support for Good Lock through the official Samsung Members announcement wall. Here’s the official announcement:

This gives us a hint that the majority of Good Lock modules already support One UI 9.0, such as Sound Assistant and Gallery Assistant, while the remaining modules need to be updated to fully support One UI 9.0, such as QuickStar, LockStar, and Home Up.

The following modules are currently under development, with the expected update to be available during the One UI 9.0 beta program in different times:

• QuickStar
• LockStar
• ClockFace
• NavStar
• NotiStar
• Home Up
• MultiStar
• Game Booster+

The above modules were listed as needing an update because they have a deeper integration with the UI framework, along with launcher behavior and UI-level rendering mechanism. Once these modules get updated, they’ll support One UI 9.0 out of the box, unlocking the possibility of customizing your phone to your heart’s content, such as lock screen, home screen, and quick panel customization.

However, the below modules already support One UI 9.0:

• One Hand Operation+
• Sound Assistant
• Keys Cafe
• Theme Park
• Wonderland
• Edge Lighting+
• Dropship
• Galaxy To Share
• Routines+
• Nice Catch
• Edge Touch
• Camera Assistant
• RegiStar
• Display Assistant
• Nice Shot
• Gallery Assistant

Theme creation and setting (Theme Park), keyboard style customization (Keys Cafe), volume slider configuration (Sound Assistant), and other customizations are already available for those running One UI 9.0 Beta on their Galaxy S26 devices, so there should be no problem when using those modules.

This is common with all new One UI versions where certain Good Lock modules need to be updated before they’re usable in later beta versions of the UI. One UI 9.0 is expected to release in the second half of this year.

One UI 9.0 Beta 1 brings revamped music player style in quick panel

One UI 9.0 is a platform upgrade that updates your phone to Android 17 and brings a small amount of features, as well as other improvements to make your experience more streamlined. The beta program has started this week, and it’s currently available for Galaxy S26 users in the US, the UK, Korea, and Germany, with May 26th being the expected date of when users in India and Poland will be able to try out One UI 9.0 Beta.

While the changelogs have stated various improvements and features added to this version of One UI, it also brought some more modernization of various styles, including the design of the music player in the Quick Panel.

The button styles have changed to have a circular fill around their icons, which makes pressing them easier than before. The waves in the slider have become more colorful and intense than before, and the circular slider thumb has also gained color and glow.

Among other changes in the quick panel are separate brightness bars and volume bars from auto brightness button and volume mode button. The circular buttons’ fill is now filling the entire button instead of a smaller circle, which accounts for modern look, as Alfatürk spotted.

Please note that Samsung might not have opened the Beta program in your country yet, even if your country is eligible for beta testing. In this case, you’ll have to wait for the beta banner.

To join the Beta Program, you must have the latest version of Samsung Members installed. You can get the latest version through either the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. Once done, you should be able to join the program if you have an eligible device.

You can find instructions on how to join the beta program here.

Samsung’s future Galaxy Book laptops will use Aluminum OS and One UI

In an effort to unify the user experience and to make it more consistent across devices that Samsung manufactures, the company have planned to integrate Android-based operating system, Aluminum OS, with One UI 9.0 as the software to the upcoming Galaxy Book laptops in a report made by SamMobile.

The upcoming Book laptops will be in three tiers: entry-level devices, middle-rangers, and flagships. This move was done by Samsung to unify the user experience and to increase consistency, ensuring that your productivity is taken to high levels.

In the past, with the introduction of the Galaxy Watch4, Samsung had a similar plan to migrate from Tizen Watch to Android-based Wear OS with One UI as the software. A more recent event was that Samsung had integrated One UI to their smart televisions.

The following tiers will be made:

• The entry-level version is the cheapest version of the upcoming Galaxy Book laptops that are suitable for the most basic tasks.
• The middle-ranger version is beefier, with the laptops at this range being able to perform a bit of demanding tasks.
• The flagship version is the strongest, the sleekiest, and the most expensive class of Galaxy Book laptops, packed with carefully-chosen device specifications that will make your Android-based laptop be able to perform the most demanding tasks in no time while increasing your productivity in ways that will wow you.

The upcoming Google I/O developer conference will be live on May 2026, and Google may unveil Android 17, which One UI 9.0 will use, while the company may unveil Aluminum OS that is based on the same version of Android.

Galaxy Z Flip7 spotted running One UI 9.0 on Geekbench

Samsung has recently started testing One UI 9.0 on Geekbench with the Galaxy Z Flip7 as the target as of today. One UI 9.0 brings various new features and enhancements made to the UI to make your device easier to use while being more productive, and is expected to bring new AI features. The upcoming foldable series that will be released this year is expected to run One UI 9.0.

While the Galaxy Z Flip7 is waiting for One UI 8.5, Samsung has performed a benchmark on Geekbench for One UI 9.0 in the Galaxy Z Flip7. The locked USA variant with build number F766USQU9CZDF has been used in this benchmark, achieving 2275 points in single-core and 7843 points in multi-core scores.

Meanwhile, Android 17 has reached platform stability, which means that Samsung can now complete development in preparation for the beta program expected to start with the Galaxy S26 series in select countries like Korea, USA, Germany, and India.

Currently, we can’t make assumptions about the expected release date for the Galaxy S26 series, but One UI 9.0 will arrive with the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 8 series in the Galaxy Unpacked event expected on July 22nd.

The final benchmark results are not reflective of the final release of One UI 9.0, as optimizations will be done in subsequent beta versions.

Via: Samsung Welt