GoKawiilSamsung expands One UI 9 beta to Galaxy S25 series with Android 17
Samsung has begun rolling out the first One UI 9 beta update to the Galaxy S25 lineup, following months of testing limited to the Galaxy S26 series. The update, roughly 3,862MB with firmware DZHK, brings Android 17 and the August 5, 2026 security patch, and is currently available in South Korea, the UK, and India, including on the Galaxy S25 FE.
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This marks the start of Samsung's broader push to bring its latest software experience to older flagship devices, signaling that the S25 series will soon catch up with the newer S26 lineup. Wider testing also means Samsung is closer to a stable public rollout, which typically follows regional beta patterns seen with prior updates.
- Galaxy S25 series now has access to the first One UI 9 beta with Android 17.
- Update is live in South Korea, UK, and India, with US and European rollout expected later.
- Galaxy S25 FE is surprisingly included, while S25 Edge's status remains unclear.
Samsung Galaxy S25 — If you want to try the fresh One UI 9 beta with Android 17, the Galaxy S25 is now on the list. Grabbing an unlocked model means you can jump into Samsung's beta program and get updates without carrier delays.
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