Samsung Widens One UI 9 Beta, S25 Series Gets First Update

Your Galaxy just got an invitation. Samsung is quietly moving the One UI 9 beta out of the lab and onto more phones, and for owners of the new S25 family it’s the first real taste of Android 17 ahead of the wider rollout.

Originally unveiled in May as an Android 17-based preview for the Galaxy S26, the One UI 9 beta is now available in extra markets: India, South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom. The expansion brings foldables and the S25 lineup into the fold, signaling Samsung’s push to get feedback from a broader pool of users.

Eligible models include:

• Galaxy Z Fold7
• Galaxy Z Flip7
• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 FE

There’s one wrinkle: the press release didn’t list the Galaxy S25 Edge. That omission leaves room for questions — will the Edge get the beta or skip straight to a stable release? Samsung hasn’t clarified yet.

Want in? Here’s how

If you own one of the eligible devices and like living on the bleeding edge, enroll through the Samsung Members app. The usual caveats apply: betas can be bumpy. Back up your data before joining and expect occasional glitches, battery quirks and missing features while Samsung gathers feedback.

For early S25 adopters the timing is interesting. Some S25 models have already received their first beta builds in India, with updates rolling outward to other regions in stages. If you don’t see the option yet, patience is your best strategy; these programs often stagger invites to manage server load and bug reports.

Why does this matter? Beyond new icons or refinements to gestures, One UI 9 represents Samsung’s latest take on Android 17’s changes — performance tweaks, privacy refinements and interface polishing that set the tone for the coming year of phones. Testers will shape the final experience, so Samsung is casting a wide net.

If you’re tempted to join, remember: betas are for those who want to help improve the platform, not for mission-critical daily drivers. Install, explore, report bugs, and then wait for the stable build if you prefer a smoother ride.