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Updated · Android Police · Jun 11
Samsung Adds Live Network Speed Indicator to Galaxy S26 Beta Phones in One UI 9
Updated
Updated · Android Police · Jun 11

Samsung Adds Live Network Speed Indicator to Galaxy S26 Beta Phones in One UI 9

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 11

Summary

  • Galaxy S26 phones on the One UI 9 beta can now show a live network speed indicator in the status bar through Samsung’s updated QuickStar Good Lock module.
  • The indicator tracks both mobile and Wi-Fi performance, showing real-time download and upload speeds and auto-scaling between Kbps, Mbps and Gbps.
  • QuickStar also adds a toggle for the Ongoing Chip, which controls status indicators for calls, voice recording, timers and similar activities.
  • Samsung plans to ship the stable One UI 9 release for Galaxy S26 later this summer, with older Galaxy models getting the feature as the rollout expands.
  • The addition closes a gap with Android rivals such as Motorola, OnePlus and Nothing, which already offer built-in network speed indicators.

Insights

As Samsung's One UI 9 plays catch-up, what other features showcase its new AI focus?
Why does Samsung gate highly-requested features like a speed indicator behind its optional Good Lock app?
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