How Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Unifies Your Call Log — And Why Telegram and Signal Are Missing
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena... The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write thei...
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Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena...
The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write their call history to the system call log for a unified view.
A stable One UI 9 release is expected in July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
What new feature does Samsung's One UI 9 beta introduce for the Galaxy S26 series, which third-party calling apps are supported, how does thSamsung's One UI 9 beta merges VoIP and cellular calls into a single timeline inside the Phone app. (Image: AI-generated illustration)
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Samsung is rolling out a long-awaited change in the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series: your VoIP calls finally appear in the same call log as your regular cellular calls. This means you no longer have to jump between multiple apps just to see who you talked to and when. The feature is part of a broader Android 17 push to unify communication history, but its initial state in Samsung's beta is both promising and noticeably incomplete.
What the unified call log actually does
The standard Samsung Phone app on One UI 9 now pulls in call records from select third-party apps and displays them in one timeline . Each entry carries a label with the originating app's name, so you can tell a WhatsApp call from a Google Meet call at a glance . Tapping on a listed call also lets you return the call directly through that same app, instead of forcing you to open the app first and hunt for the contact .
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What is the short answer to "How Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Unifies Your Call Log — And Why Telegram and Signal Are Missing"?
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena...
What are the key points to validate first?
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena... The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write their call history to the system call log for a unified view.
What should I do next in practice?
A stable One UI 9 release is expected in July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
How Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Unifies Your Call Log — And Why Telegram and Signal Are Missing
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena... The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write thei...
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Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena...
The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write their call history to the system call log for a unified view.
A stable One UI 9 release is expected in July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
What new feature does Samsung's One UI 9 beta introduce for the Galaxy S26 series, which third-party calling apps are supported, how does thSamsung's One UI 9 beta merges VoIP and cellular calls into a single timeline inside the Phone app. (Image: AI-generated illustration)
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Create a landscape editorial hero image for this Studio Global article: What new feature does Samsung's One UI 9 beta introduce for the Galaxy S26 series, which third-party calling apps are supported, how does th. Article summary: Here is the full breakdown of the new unified call log feature in Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series.. Topic tags: general, documentation, general web, user generated. Reference image context from search candidates: Reference image 1: visual subject "# Samsung kicks off One UI 9 beta: Here's what's new on your Galaxy S26. The update brings along Android 17 and changes like a redesigned Quick Panel, DeX upgrades, and new privacy" source context "One UI 9 beta rolling out for Galaxy S26: Here's the changelog" Reference image 2: visual subject "# Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users. One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and pe
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Samsung is rolling out a long-awaited change in the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series: your VoIP calls finally appear in the same call log as your regular cellular calls. This means you no longer have to jump between multiple apps just to see who you talked to and when. The feature is part of a broader Android 17 push to unify communication history, but its initial state in Samsung's beta is both promising and noticeably incomplete.
What the unified call log actually does
The standard Samsung Phone app on One UI 9 now pulls in call records from select third-party apps and displays them in one timeline . Each entry carries a label with the originating app's name, so you can tell a WhatsApp call from a Google Meet call at a glance . Tapping on a listed call also lets you return the call directly through that same app, instead of forcing you to open the app first and hunt for the contact .
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What is the short answer to "How Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Unifies Your Call Log — And Why Telegram and Signal Are Missing"?
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena...
What are the key points to validate first?
Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series now shows VoIP calls from WhatsApp and Google Meet inside the stock Phone app, but Telegram, Signal, and other major apps are not yet supported — and the option is ena... The feature relies on Android 17's CallLog API, which lets third party apps opt in to write their call history to the system call log for a unified view.
What should I do next in practice?
A stable One UI 9 release is expected in July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
The unified log is enabled by default, but Samsung has kept an off switch for anyone who prefers the old separated view .
Which apps work today — and which don't
The beta currently integrates only two services:
WhatsApp
Google Meet
Both are confirmed working in One UI 9 Beta 2 on the Galaxy S26 series . Samsung and multiple outlets note that additional apps may be added before the stable release, but for now the list is short .
Missing from the beta are some of the most commonly used calling platforms:
Telegram
Signal
Facebook Messenger
Discord
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
None of these appear as supported apps in the current beta build . The limitation isn't necessarily Samsung's choice alone. The integration depends on each app's developer adopting the new Android 17 framework.
How Android 17's CallLog API powers the feature
Google introduced the plumbing for this in Android 17. VoIP apps that use the self-managed ConnectionService API can opt in by passing the extra flag EXTRA_LOG_SELF_MANAGED_CALLS, which writes their call records straight into the system's CallLog.Calls content provider .
The phone dialer app then reads from that single provider, so everything — cellular calls and internet calls — lands in one place. Each record includes an app identifier, which is how the Samsung Phone app knows to label a call as coming from WhatsApp rather than Google Meet .
For the feature to expand beyond WhatsApp and Meet, the developers of Telegram, Signal, and other calling apps must implement the same opt-in behavior. Android's open-source documentation explicitly describes how third-party calling apps can log their calls into the system dialer and how the dialer must display the source app's name per the Android Compatibility Definition Document .
Disable the unified call log if you want separation
If you prefer to keep your WhatsApp and Google Meet history out of the main dialer, Samsung provides a straightforward toggle:
Open the Samsung Phone app.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Other call settings > Other calling apps.
Toggle off the integration for the apps you want to exclude .
This gives users granular control — you can leave the feature on for one app and off for another.
When the stable release arrives
The One UI 9 beta began rolling out on May 13, 2026, for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in six countries including the US and South Korea . The stable version is widely expected to arrive in July 2026, timed with Samsung's second Unpacked event — reportedly July 22 in London — where the company is likely to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 . Those foldables will be the first devices to ship with One UI 9 out of the box, with a wider rollout to existing Galaxy flagships and mid-range devices following through the second half of the year .
The unified call log feature is also not exclusive to Samsung. Devices running a compatible dialer on Android 17 should theoretically support it once their phone app implements the same CallLog integration . For now, though, Samsung's beta is the most visible example of Google's push to make your phone's call history finally show everything in one place.
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The unified log is enabled by default, but Samsung has kept an off switch for anyone who prefers the old separated view .
Which apps work today — and which don't
The beta currently integrates only two services:
WhatsApp
Google Meet
Both are confirmed working in One UI 9 Beta 2 on the Galaxy S26 series . Samsung and multiple outlets note that additional apps may be added before the stable release, but for now the list is short .
Missing from the beta are some of the most commonly used calling platforms:
Telegram
Signal
Facebook Messenger
Discord
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
None of these appear as supported apps in the current beta build . The limitation isn't necessarily Samsung's choice alone. The integration depends on each app's developer adopting the new Android 17 framework.
How Android 17's CallLog API powers the feature
Google introduced the plumbing for this in Android 17. VoIP apps that use the self-managed ConnectionService API can opt in by passing the extra flag EXTRA_LOG_SELF_MANAGED_CALLS, which writes their call records straight into the system's CallLog.Calls content provider .
The phone dialer app then reads from that single provider, so everything — cellular calls and internet calls — lands in one place. Each record includes an app identifier, which is how the Samsung Phone app knows to label a call as coming from WhatsApp rather than Google Meet .
For the feature to expand beyond WhatsApp and Meet, the developers of Telegram, Signal, and other calling apps must implement the same opt-in behavior. Android's open-source documentation explicitly describes how third-party calling apps can log their calls into the system dialer and how the dialer must display the source app's name per the Android Compatibility Definition Document .
Disable the unified call log if you want separation
If you prefer to keep your WhatsApp and Google Meet history out of the main dialer, Samsung provides a straightforward toggle:
Open the Samsung Phone app.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Other call settings > Other calling apps.
Toggle off the integration for the apps you want to exclude .
This gives users granular control — you can leave the feature on for one app and off for another.
When the stable release arrives
The One UI 9 beta began rolling out on May 13, 2026, for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in six countries including the US and South Korea . The stable version is widely expected to arrive in July 2026, timed with Samsung's second Unpacked event — reportedly July 22 in London — where the company is likely to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 . Those foldables will be the first devices to ship with One UI 9 out of the box, with a wider rollout to existing Galaxy flagships and mid-range devices following through the second half of the year .
The unified call log feature is also not exclusive to Samsung. Devices running a compatible dialer on Android 17 should theoretically support it once their phone app implements the same CallLog integration . For now, though, Samsung's beta is the most visible example of Google's push to make your phone's call history finally show everything in one place.
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