Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta Launch Timeline Ahead of Galaxy Z Foldables Release
Samsung clarifies the timing for the One UI 9 beta, debut set for the upcoming Galaxy Z launch
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Samsung has clarified the rollout schedule for the One UI 9 beta, set to begin this week in select regions including South Korea, the US, the UK, and Germany. The beta will launch in Poland and India on May 26, coinciding with the upcoming Galaxy Z foldables debut, likely in July.
- 01One UI 9 beta will start in South Korea, the US, the UK, and Germany this week.
- 02Poland and India will see the beta launch on May 26.
- 03The beta program is available for Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models.
- 04One UI 9 will debut with the next generation of Galaxy Z foldables.
- 05The stable release of Android 17 is expected at Google I/O on May 19-20.
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Samsung has announced that the One UI 9 beta will begin rolling out later this week in several regions, including South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. A subsequent wave will include Poland and India, where the beta will launch on May 26. Currently, the beta program is limited to the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models, with older devices expected to join later. The new One UI 9, based on Android 17, will debut alongside the next generation of Galaxy Z foldables, likely announced in July. Meanwhile, Google has been testing Android 17 on its Pixel devices, with a stable release anticipated during the Google I/O event scheduled for May 19-20.
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Samsung users in Poland and India can look forward to testing new features in One UI 9, enhancing their device experience ahead of the full rollout.
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