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Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 23

Samsung Confirms Android 17 Update for 30 Galaxy Devices, Targeting October-November Rollout

Updated

Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 23

Samsung Confirms Android 17 Update for 30 Galaxy Devices, Targeting October-November Rollout

Q: Will your Galaxy phone get the massive One UI 9 update this October, or is it secretly being left behind?

Not every Galaxy phone will get One UI 9 this October, and some eligible models may still have to wait until November, December or even January depending on region. Samsung Japan’s official roadmap confirms the core eligible devices: the Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 series; S24 FE; Z Fold 7/6/5 and Z Flip 7/6/5; Galaxy A57, A55, A54, A36 and A25; and several tablets including the Tab S11, Tab S10 and Tab S9 families. If your phone is not on that list, it is very likely being left out of the Android 17-based upgrade. Even if your device is on the list, October is not guaranteed. Samsung said Japan will see updates during October and November 2026, and other markets can differ. In practice, the rollout has already started for many newer flagships: the S26 series, S25 series, S24 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, plus the S23 series and Z Fold 5/Flip 5 in some regions. Some mid-range phones such as the A57 and A55 are also beginning to receive it, but lower-end models are expected later. So the real test is model-specific, not just whether you own a “Galaxy.” If you have an S26, S25, S24, newer foldable, or one of the named A-series phones, you are likely in line. If you use an older device such as the Galaxy S22 or earlier, or an unlisted regional variant, you should not expect One UI 9. The safest check remains Settings > Software update and Samsung’s local support page.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 23

Samsung said 30 Galaxy phones and tablets are slated to receive Android 17-based One UI 9, with the confirmed schedule posted by Samsung Japan.
October and November 2026 are the target months in Japan, while the broader global rollout is expected to continue into December and January for more entry-level models.
The newly confirmed list spans flagship phones, foldables, A-series handsets and tablets, including the Galaxy S25, S24 FE, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 5, A57 and Tab S11.
One UI 9 began shipping with the Galaxy S26 series in September and has since expanded to several older Galaxy smartphones, though Samsung's latest list still omits some recent Plus models and other devices.