Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 to Galaxy S26, Adding 10 Android 17 Features
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Updated · Lifehacker · Sep 30
Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 to Galaxy S26, Adding 10 Android 17 Features
3 articles · Updated · Lifehacker · Sep 30
Summary
Galaxy S26 phones are now receiving Samsung’s One UI 9 update, while the software already shipped on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 unveiled in July.
Android 17-based One UI 9 adds 10 notable tools, including AI Network Guard for app-specific internet blocking, an AI Assistant Activity dashboard, custom Now Brief cards, and Motion Assist to reduce car sickness.
Samsung also expanded customization and media features with resizable Quick Panel controls, Motion Photo wallpapers, a home-screen Finder search bar, My FanCam video tracking, and a new Tape tool in Samsung Notes.
Next in line are the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7, with older 2023 models such as the Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5 also slated to get the update later.