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Samsung Releases First One UI 9 Beta 1 for Galaxy S26 Series

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Samsung releases One UI 9 Beta 1 for Galaxy S26 series. The Android 17-based update includes updated DeX previews, Quick Panel customizations, and May 5 security patches.

Samsung Releases First One UI 9 Beta 1 for Galaxy S26 Series
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Samsung has released the first beta version of One UI 9 for its Galaxy S26 series smartphones. The update arrived on May 5, 2026, in Germany and the United States. This release marks the first Android 17-based beta for the company's flagship devices.

Galaxy S26 Ultra receives priority rollout over standard models

The beta build requires a 3.6 GB download and includes security patches dated May 5, 2026. Key improvements include updated desktop previews for Samsung DeX. The update also introduces additional customization options for the Quick Panel that were absent in the previous One UI 8 release.

Samsung One UI 9 Beta 1 interface showing updated Samsung DeX desktop previews and Quick Panel customizations.
New customization options for the Quick Panel are now available in this beta build.

Initial rollout observations suggest that the Galaxy S26 Ultra receives priority over the standard Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus models. This prioritization appears to be temporary. Samsung has not provided an exact timeline for the beta's expansion to other regions.

The software targets the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Official announcements indicated that the beta would reach users in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US. The current distribution focuses on these specific markets.

Galaxy S26 series lineup including the Ultra, Plus, and standard models receiving the Android 17-based software update.
The beta rollout currently targets specific markets including Germany, the US, and India.

Source: NotebookCheck

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