GoKawiilSamsung pushes eighth One UI 9 beta to Galaxy S26 series
Samsung has rolled out the eighth One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 lineup, starting with the Galaxy S26 Ultra in South Korea. The 513MB Android 17-based update carries firmware ending in ZZHM and the August 5, 2026 security patch, with the changelog citing only stabilization fixes for device operation. It arrives alongside the first One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S25 series.
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Eight beta rounds without a stable release suggests Samsung is prioritizing thorough bug-fixing over speed, likely to avoid the kind of post-launch issues that have plagued past One UI rollouts. For S26 owners enrolled in the beta program, the repeated iterations may be testing patience even as they benefit from a more refined final release.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra receives eighth One UI 9 beta, currently limited to South Korea
- Update is 513MB, based on Android 17, with August 2026 security patch
- Galaxy S25 series simultaneously gets its first One UI 9 beta release
Samsung 45W USB-C Fast Charger — If you're downloading big One UI beta builds and rebooting your Galaxy S26 all day, a fast charger keeps you topped up between installs. Samsung's own 45W USB-C adapter is designed for its flagship phones and works with tablets and laptops too.
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