Overview
- Samsung began rolling out One UI 9 Beta 5 for Galaxy S26 testers on Aug. 13–14, a roughly 1.1GB update that fixes eight bugs and installs the August 2026 Android security patch.
- Tipster-shared screenshots from an internal One UI 9.5 build show a native App Lock that lets users lock individual apps from the home screen or app drawer, using the phone’s existing PIN, password, or biometric unlock.
- Leaked images emphasize a glass-inspired visual update with shinier borders, drop shadows, backdrop shading for widgets, and a relocated Phone app search icon to a floating bottom bar.
- FOTA placeholder hashes reported for global Galaxy S27 model numbers indicate One UI 9.5 is in early testing for the next flagship line, but those traces and the leaked firmware are unofficial and subject to change.
- Context: App Lock would offer a lighter, per‑app alternative to Samsung’s Secure Folder, One UI 9.5 is said to be based on Android 17, and outlets report the software may debut with the Galaxy S27 in early 2027 if Samsung follows its usual schedule.