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One UI 9 Update: Is Your Galaxy Phone Getting It?

Android 17, smarter Galaxy AI and new privacy alerts are rolling out now. Here is what you need to know.

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WHAT IT IS

Android 17, Samsung style

One UI 9 debuted on the Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 in July. The wider rollout began with the Galaxy S26 on 16 September.

ELIGIBLE PHONES

Galaxy S23 and newer qualify

That includes the S23 to S26 series, Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 or newer, recent A series phones and Tab S9 or newer.

ROLLOUT STATUS

Where it stands in October

The S26, S25 and S24 are getting it in many regions. The S23 started on 14 October and reached Europe on 19 October.

GALAXY AI

Smarter Now Brief and Now Nudge

Build your own Now Brief cards, get timely tips inside chats and keep one person centered in videos with My FanCam.

PRIVACY

Snooping apps get flagged

Privacy Alerts use on device AI to spot apps using permissions in the background. Call scam alerts reach more countries.

S23 OWNERS

This is your last big update

One UI 9 is the fourth and final major OS upgrade for the S23, Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Security patches continue.

HOW TO GET IT

Back up, then update on Wi Fi

Open Settings, then Software update, then Download and install. The full guide lists every phone and rollout date.