Samsung releases the first One UI 9 beta based on Android 17
Yesterday, Samsung announced the rollout of the One UI 9 beta program, and today it's added some more details. Meanwhile, the first One UI 9 beta build is now available for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in Germany and the UK.
It comes in the form of version S94xBXXU2ZZEF, where the "x" is different depending on the exact phone you have. It's a 3.6GB download, so if you want to enter the beta program and grab this, make sure you do so on a fast enough network.
Samsung One UI 9 beta update screenshots
The build brings with it the May 2026 security patch level, a more customizable Quick Panel, new features in Samsung Notes, support for custom profile cards in Samsung Contacts, and automatic flagging of high-risk apps.
To take part in the beta testing process, head on over to the Samsung Members app and tap on the banner. Note that this build is currently only rolling out in Germany and the UK, but should also be available in the US and Korea very soon. Then, starting on May 26, it will also make its way to India and Poland.
Samsung Galaxy S26
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 800.00 | £ 510.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | $ 889.99 | £ 699.00 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26+
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 869.50 | £ 644.99 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | $ 989.99 | £ 775.00 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 977.00 | £ 799.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,170.00 | £ 899.00 |
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Reader comments
- Solun
- 0yR
You could be right (I don't have a way to verify), but I also think that having Google services installed on your phone puts you at a much greater risk than if you just used a degoogled phone. Just an example from the US: if you're suspecte...
- Solun
- 0yR
Yes and no. Yes, because the banks don't put in the effort (meaning money) to recognize degoogle phones as something safe. But also no, because they just don't recognize software that has been tampered with. I think if there was a recognize...
- Anonymous
- smM
That is how app security is delegated these days. They all pay Google big money to ensure the chain between the user and the product is safe (you decide which side you think you're on). It's a bit lazy, but it works until it doesn't. I...
