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One UI 9 Beta: Your Galaxy S26 Gets Smarter
13 May
Summary
- One UI 9 beta on Galaxy S26 introduces accessibility like mouse key speed adjustment.
- New security feature warns users about and blocks high-risk app installations.
- Advanced AI features are being saved for the final One UI 9 release.
Samsung has initiated the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 owners, built upon the Android 17 operating system. This beta release introduces significant accessibility enhancements, including the ability for users relying on external keyboards to adjust mouse key speed. Additionally, a new Text Spotlight feature offers a magnified view of selected text in a floating window, and the TalkBack screen reader now integrates with Google's native version.
Security is also a focal point in One UI 9, with a new feature designed to detect and block the installation of high-risk applications, thus safeguarding users from potential malware. While the beta includes updates to the Quick Panel with independent control adjustments and new Samsung Notes features like decorative tapes, Samsung is holding back more advanced AI functionalities for the final One UI 9 launch.
The final version of One UI 9 is anticipated to debut on upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year, likely including the next generation of foldable phones. The beta program is currently accessible via the Samsung Members app in select markets such as the US, UK, Germany, India, Poland, and Korea, with the software rollout commencing this week.
