One UI 9 may soon be available for the Galaxy S26 series
Follow UsOne UI 9 may bring a cleaner look with updated sliders and lock screen controls.
Samsung could add better multitasking, privacy features, and new creative tools.
The One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series may start later this week.
Samsung is all set to roll out the beta version of One UI 9 for the Galaxy S26 series. The update is expected to bring a cleaner look, updated controls, and more ways for users to personalise their phones. That said, reports say the overall interface will not change too much. However, leaks hint that the brightness and volume sliders will get a new design, the lock screen media controls will work better and there will be some glass-like visual effects to give the phone a more modern feel. One UI 9 is also expected to make multitasking smoother, improve privacy and security, and add new creative tools to apps like Samsung Notes and Contacts. Here’s everything we have on the upcoming One UI 9.
SurveyOne UI 9 design changes
One UI 9 may not bring a complete visual overhaul, but reports suggest Samsung is working on cleaner and more polished interface elements. Users could see refreshed brightness and volume sliders along with a redesigned media player on the lock screen. Playback controls may also receive small changes for easier access.
Samsung is also expected to add more customisation options inside the Quick Panel. Users may be able to adjust brightness, sound, and media controls separately with flexible sizing options. Some reports also hint at glass-like visual effects that could make the interface look more modern.
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One UI 9 features
Samsung Notes is expected to receive new creative tools such as decorative tapes and additional pen styles. The Contacts app may also get direct integration with Creative Studio, allowing users to create personalised contact cards without switching apps.
The update could improve multitasking by allowing apps to open in floating bubbles. One UI 9 is also tipped to bring better app scaling across different screen sizes.
In terms of privacy Samsung could also bring an enhanced contacts picker feature that allows users to select which contacts can be shared rather than sharing all contacts at once.
Along with that, users can also expect improved protection against suspicious apps, which is also expected, with the system warning users and blocking risky apps from running.
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One UI 9 release timeline
Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 9 beta programme for the Galaxy S26 series will begin later this week. The stable version is expected to debut later this year alongside upcoming Galaxy foldable devices.
One UI 9-eligible devices
The beta update will first be available for the Galaxy S26 lineup. However, there are also reports suggesting that Samsung could later expand the programme to older flagship devices, including the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7 lineup.
