Samsung has not published a full list of One UI 9 eligible devices, but the Android 17 based update has already moved from the Galaxy S26 to older flagships, foldables and a growing number of mid-range phones. Samsung’s newsroom says the official rollout began on September 16, 2026, and that it will reach other Galaxy devices gradually.
If you own a Galaxy phone from 2023 or later, you are probably on the list. The open question is when, and that depends on your model and region.
TL;DR: One UI 9 is live on the Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 series and the newer foldables. Samsung has also started on mid-range phones such as the Galaxy A35, A55, A17 and M54. Samsung has not named every model or given dates, so check Settings, then Software update, and expect staggered rollouts by country and carrier.
Which Galaxy phones have One UI 9 so far
Samsung’s newsroom says One UI 9 first shipped on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8, then reached the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. Forbes reported on October 27 that the S25, S24 and S23 series, the Z Fold5 and Flip5 and newer foldables already had it, with the unlocked US S23 models the latest to land.
| Phones | Status |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8 | Shipped with One UI 9 |
| Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra | Stable rollout from September 16, 2026 |
| Galaxy S25, S24, S23 series, Z Fold7 and Flip7, Z Fold6 and Flip6, Z Fold5 and Flip5 | Rolling out, timing varies by region |
| Galaxy A35, A55, A17, M54, XCover 7 Pro | Rolling out in India, Europe, Korea and globally, per Forbes |
| Galaxy S23 FE, A54, A34, A15, Tab S11 series | Expected in Korea next, per Forbes |
The Forbes expectations for the last row come from Samsung tracker Tarun Vats, so treat them as likely rather than confirmed. Our One UI update tracker logs each rollout with its source.
How to check One UI 9 eligible devices
Samsung’s newsroom lists Privacy Alerts support for the Galaxy S23 and newer, the Z Fold5 and Flip5 and newer, and the Tab S9 series and newer. That is a feature list, not an eligibility list, but it is the closest official guide to which hardware is covered.
Mid-range phones are being named model by model as their firmware appears, so a phone that is not listed yet may simply be waiting its turn. Samsung has not said which Galaxy A, M and F models will be left out.
What One UI 9 adds
Samsung’s announcement lists a handful of changes aimed at daily use. My FanCam keeps a chosen person centered in recorded video. Now Brief cards become editable, and Now Nudge suggests details like a reservation while you are texting.
A new Warranty and Care section in Settings lets you run self-diagnostics and check repair estimates. Security Brief and on-device Privacy Alerts flag risky apps and permissions, and Scam Detection is expanding to more countries, with Japan, Canada and India listed as upcoming. Several features need a Samsung Account, and availability varies by region.
Of those, the Warranty and Care hub is the one most owners are likely to open, since it puts coverage and repair details in Settings.
What to check before you install
Some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners have reported faster battery drain after updating, and Samsung has not explained why. We covered the reports in our One UI 9 battery drain story, including what to try first.
Updates arrive in waves by country and carrier, so a friend with the same phone may see it days before you. Back up first, and install over Wi-Fi.
What comes after One UI 9
Samsung has now mentioned One UI 9.5 for the first time, in the changelog of its Nearby Device Scanning app, according to Cashify. Samsung has not announced features or a date.
That matters if you own an older or mid-range phone, because the newest Samsung software usually reaches flagships first. For now, One UI 9 is the update to plan around, and the next sign worth watching is an official beta announcement.
