Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 With 10 Standout Features Across Galaxy Phones

Q: Will your current Galaxy device receive these powerful new AI tools, or is it already considered obsolete in Samsung's eyes?

If your Galaxy is from the S24 generation or newer, or a recent Z Fold/Flip or newer A-series model, it will likely get One UI 9 and at least some of the new AI tools. If you are on a Galaxy S22 or S21 FE, Samsung is effectively leaving you behind for this upgrade: those models are not expected to receive One UI 9. The Galaxy S23 line is still supported and is receiving One UI 9, but for those phones it is the last major Android update. As of October 19, 2026, One UI 9 based on Android 17 is already out on the newest foldables, the Galaxy S26 series, and is expanding to the S25, S24, Z Fold6/Flip6, S23, Z Fold5/Flip5, and several A-series phones, depending on region and carrier. Samsung’s rollout remains staggered, so a supported phone may still be waiting even if the update has launched elsewhere. The strongest sign your phone is not obsolete is whether it falls under Samsung’s newer long-support policy. Galaxy S24/S25/S26 models and Z Fold6/Flip6 and newer generally remain in the active window for major feature updates. Older phones such as the S22 may still get security patches, but not the flagship One UI 9 features. Even on supported phones, not every AI feature is guaranteed. Tools like My FanCam, Call Brief, Audio Eraser, Expert RAW features, and some Galaxy AI functions can vary by device class, region, language, Samsung account status, and app support. To check, go to Settings, then Software update, then Download and install.

2 articles · Updated · Tech Advisor · Oct 19

One UI 9 is reaching many recent Samsung Galaxy phones after Android 17, bringing 10 highlighted additions spanning AI call tools, camera editing, security and customization.
Standout features include Call Brief for context-aware phone help, My FanCam for automatic subject tracking, Audio Eraser for cleaning up streaming audio, and AI Network Guard for PIN-gated app internet access.
Samsung also expands user control through a redesigned Quick Panel, Quick Lockdown Mode that disables biometrics until a PIN is entered, and Good Lock with 25 modules for deeper interface tweaks.
Camera-focused users get more advanced options through Camera Assistant and Expert RAW, while Motion Assist and Bixby’s raise-to-speak gesture add travel and hands-free convenience.
The update reinforces Samsung’s software advantage, extending features first seen on devices like the Z Fold 8 series to a broader range including the S26 lineup.