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Samsung Begins One UI 9 Rollout With Android 17
Samsung has started sending a major software update called One UI 9 to some Galaxy phones.
The first phones to receive it are the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The update includes Android 17 and new artificial intelligence tools.
One tool, My FanCam, follows a chosen person in a recorded video.
Other tools can make daily summaries more personal and suggest helpful actions.
Samsung is also adding warnings about possible privacy and security problems.
The update will eventually reach more phones and tablets.
However, the exact timing may depend on the country and mobile carrier.
Samsung began the global One UI 9 rollout on September 16 for the Galaxy S26 series.
The update includes Android 17, new Galaxy AI tools and enhanced security features.
My FanCam tracks a selected person in recorded video and keeps the camera focused on them.
Now Brief, Now Nudge, Creative Studio, Interpreter and other everyday tools receive updates.
The rollout will expand gradually, but Samsung has not announced a complete timeline for eligible devices.
- Who
- Samsung and users of eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
- What
- Samsung began rolling out One UI 9, which includes Android 17, new AI tools and enhanced security features.
- Where
- The rollout is global, with availability varying by market and carrier; the Galaxy S26 FE was introduced with One UI 9 pre-installed in India.
- When
- The rollout began on September 16.
- Why
- To provide new AI capabilities, updated everyday tools and stronger privacy and device-security features.
Key facts
- Update
- Samsung One UI 9
- Operating system
- Android 17
- Initial rollout
- Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Rollout start
- September 16
- Video feature
- My FanCam tracks a selected person in recorded video
- Security features
- Security Brief, privacy warnings and expanded scam protection
- Additional devices
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8
- Pre-installed availability
- Galaxy S26 FE in India
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