Samsung is gearing up in the software world and completing its preparations for its new Android 17-based interface, One UI 9. The South Korean technology giant is starting the first beta tests on its flagship models with this massive update, which aims to take the user experience to the next level.

One UI 9, one of the most anticipated updates in the Android world, promises radical changes, especially in speed, artificial intelligence integration and design. As of this week, the company opens the doors for Galaxy S26 series users, giving the first signals of the new generation mobile experience.

• The One UI 9 beta process is being rolled out this week, primarily for the Galaxy S26 family.

• In the first stage, users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the United Kingdom and the USA can participate in the testing process.

• New update; It comes with artificial intelligence-focused features, advanced customization options and performance improvements.

Galaxy S26 Series Leads the Way

Samsung continues its traditional beta strategy with One UI 9. The company puts its newest flagship family, Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra, at the center of this process. Thanks to the beta process, Samsung aims to debug the software before wide-scale release and perfect the interface with feedback from users.

This move by Samsung also shows how quickly it took action after the announcement of Android 17 by Google. With One UI 9, it is expected that there will be not only a visual innovation but also a big leap in on-device optimizations. In particular, improvements in processor and RAM management have a direct positive impact on battery life.

Which Models Will Receive the One UI 9 Update?

The update promises that Samsung has expanded in recent years also reveal a very long list for One UI 9. Although the Galaxy S26 family comes first, popular flagships of the past years and popular models of the middle segment are also included in this ecosystem.

According to the prepared projections, the main models expected to receive the update are:

• Galaxy S Series:The entire S25, S24 and S23 series (including Ultra, Plus and FE models).

• Foldable Models:Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 5 series.

• A Series:Locomotive devices of the middle segment such as Galaxy A57 5G, A37 5G, A56, A36 and A55.

• Tablet Group:In addition to the Galaxy Tab S11 and S10 series, the Tab S9 family also meets Android 17.

This list includes thousands of users as a result of Samsung’s “extended update support” policy.

Artificial Intelligence and Performance-Oriented Innovations

At the center of One UI 9 are the core features offered by Google with Android 17, as well as Samsung’s own Galaxy AI capabilities. With the new interface, we are greeted with smoother animations, advanced lock screen customizations and a more intuitive arrangement in the notification panel.

In addition, important steps are being taken on the privacy and security side. The advanced data protection protocols brought by Android 17 combine with the firewall of One UI 9, making user data more protected. With this update, Samsung also makes transitions and data sharing between ecosystem devices (watch, tablet and phone) smoother.

When Will the Beta Process Come to Türkiye?

Although the beta process is currently limited to certain countries, the stable version for users in Turkey is expected to be distributed in the last quarter of the year or the beginning of 2027.

Samsung Türkiye team usually releases the update by completing local tests and language optimizations shortly after the start of global distribution. One UI 9 seems to be a package that will meet the expectations of Samsung users in terms of both performance and aesthetics.