Overview
- Samsung began rolling out the first One UI 9 beta on Wednesday for Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, with build S94xBXXU2ZZEF, a ~3.6GB download that includes the May 2026 security patch.
- The beta is live in Germany and the UK as part of the initial wave, with the US and South Korea next, and India and Poland slated to join on May 26.
- Owners enroll through the Samsung Members app and install the update via Settings > Software update, though Samsung and outlets caution the beta may have bugs and is risky for daily-use phones.
- Notable changes include a more customizable Quick Panel, Samsung Notes’ new Tape feature, the Text Spotlight reader, unified TalkBack updates from Samsung and Google, and warnings that block high‑risk apps.
- Samsung updated its Expert RAW camera app to version 6.0.00.15 for beta compatibility, and says the full One UI 9 with advanced AI will debut on upcoming Galaxy Z foldables later this year.