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Galaxy S26 series gets sixth One UI 9 beta release, but when is the stable update coming?

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Why This Matters

The sixth One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 series signifies Samsung's ongoing commitment to refining its latest Android skin, addressing key bugs and enhancing user experience ahead of the stable release. This phased rollout highlights the company's focus on delivering a polished software experience across regions, including the US, and underscores the importance of timely updates for consumer satisfaction and device security.

Key Takeaways

Paul Jones / Android Authority

TL;DR Samsung has released the sixth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series.

The 851MB update (firmware ZZHE) includes the August 5, 2026, security patch and fixes key issues, including display errors with the Now Brief widget and photo-saving issues in Expert RAW 24MP at specific focal lengths.

Currently live in Germany, India, Poland, the UK, and South Korea, the new update will soon be available in the US as well.

Samsung entered One UI 9 development with much gusto, but after releasing the stable update alongside the new Galaxy Z8 foldables, the pace of One UI 9 beta releases for its previous flagships has slowed down a bit. After releasing the fifth One UI 9 beta almost two weeks ago, Samsung is now picking things up with the sixth One UI 9 beta release for the Galaxy S26 series.

We’ve received the sixth One UI 9 update on our Galaxy S26 Ultra in the UK. This Android 17-based update comes with firmware version ending in ZZHE, the August 5, 2026 security patch, and is 851MB in size.

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority

The changelog doesn’t mention any major new features, but goes on to target several key bugs: Improved display error of Now Brief widget.

Improved display error of Home screen.

Improved issue where display error occurs for camera widget in specific paths.

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