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TL;DR Samsung has launched the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, Germany, and the UK.
The update introduces a more customizable Quick Panel, Samsung DeX multitasking enhancements, and a new “Tape” feature in Samsung Notes.
Key accessibility and privacy upgrades include unified TalkBack updates via the Play Store and a blue indicator for active location access.
One UI 8.5 has barely rolled out across Samsung’s device lineup, but the company is already moving forward with One UI 9. Samsung announced the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series yesterday, and the update has now begun rolling out in the first wave of regions, revealing the full changelog.
The One UI 9 beta program is live for the Galaxy S26 in South Korea, Germany, and the UK, as spotted by Tarun Vats on X.
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Here’s the official changelog for this One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 Ultra: More customizable quick panel You can now rearrange and customize the controls in your quick panel even more than before. You can change the size of the brightness and volume sliders as well as the media player. You can also separate the sound mode button from the volume slider.
Samsung DeX enhancements It’s easier to move an app window from one desktop to another using the menu at the top of the window. Desktop previews are now available at the top of the Recents screen, making it easier to switch with a single tap.
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