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Updated · tech-ish.com · Jul 1
Samsung Adds 5 Galaxy Models to One UI 9 Testing as Android 17 Expansion Widens
Updated
Updated · tech-ish.com · Jul 1

Samsung Adds 5 Galaxy Models to One UI 9 Testing as Android 17 Expansion Widens

3 articles · Updated · tech-ish.com · Jul 1

Summary

  • Five more Galaxy devices have entered Samsung’s internal One UI 9 testing: the Galaxy S23 FE, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, A37 and A26.
  • Firmware sightings in India and Europe point to broader behind-the-scenes development, with the A37 and A26 builds identified as A376BXXU3BZG1 and A266MUBU9DZF1.
  • The move extends a testing list that already included the Galaxy A25 5G as of July 1, while the Galaxy S26 series remains the only lineup in Samsung’s public One UI 9 beta.
  • Samsung has not published a rollout schedule, but stable One UI 9 is expected later this year, likely debuting alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 before spreading to older devices.

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