Samsung One UI 9 Rollout: What We Know in Early July 2026

Samsung’s One UI 9 — built on Android 17 — is approaching its stable release. As of early July 2026, the public beta is live only for the Galaxy S26 series, but internal firmware testing has expanded to more than 22 devices across flagship, mid-range, and foldable lineups . The stable version is expected to launch alongside new foldables at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, and Samsung is steadily updating Good Lock modules to ensure compatibility.

Beta Program Status

The public One UI 9 beta is currently available only for the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) in six countries: the US, UK, Germany, India, South Korea, and Poland . Beta 4, expected around June 30, is likely the final beta build before the stable release . Android 17 itself reached stable release on June 16 . Samsung has not yet expanded the public beta to other devices — all other models below are in internal firmware testing only .

Devices Confirmed in Internal Testing

Based on firmware tracker reports (primarily Tarun Vats) and server sightings, the following devices have One UI 9 test builds as of early July 2026 :

Flagship S-series

• Galaxy S23 series
• Galaxy S24 series
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S25 series
• Galaxy S26 series (active public beta)

Mid-range A-series

• Galaxy A17
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A37 (build spotted)
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy A16 5G

Foldables

• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (expected for later phases)

Fan Edition & others

• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy M34

Tablets — internal testing has started on some Galaxy Tab models, though specific model numbers beyond general inclusion in Samsung's server test builds have not been widely detailed .

The total confirmed testing lineup now exceeds 22 devices .

July 22 Unpacked & Stable One UI 9 Launch

Multiple reports place Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, in London . At that event, Samsung is expected to debut:

• Galaxy Z Fold 8
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide (a new wider variant)
• Galaxy Z Flip 8

All three foldables are expected to ship with One UI 9 stable pre-installed out of the box . The Galaxy S26 series is expected to receive the stable OTA update "a week or two" after Unpacked, with older flagship and foldable models rolling out through August–September .

⚠️ Samsung has not officially confirmed the July 22 date or the full device lineup; these are based on consistent leaks and reporting .

Good Lock Modules with One UI 9 Compatibility

Samsung has been steadily updating its Good Lock modules ahead of the stable launch. Here is the current compatibility status:

Modules that received One UI 9.0 support updates (recent)

Module	Details
QuickStar	Updated for One UI 9 compatibility
MultiStar	Updated v9.0; adds ability to launch apps directly from Z Flip cover screen without a launcher widget
ClockFace	Updated for One UI 9 compatibility
RegiStar	Updated for One UI 9 compatibility
NavStar	Updated to v9.0.00.11 for One UI 9 support
One Hand Operation+	Now supports One UI 9.0
LockStar	Updated to v9.0.00.5 for One UI 9 support

Modules confirmed compatible since May (official Samsung list)

• Camera Assistant
• Display Assistant
• Dropship
• Edge Lighting+
• Home Up
• Keys Cafe
• Nice Catch
• NotiStar
• Pentastic
• QuickStar
• RegiStar
• Sound Assistant
• Theme Park
• Wonderland

Most remaining Good Lock modules are still in active development for full One UI 9 compatibility, and Samsung is expected to complete the suite by the time stable One UI 9 ships later this month .