Even your old Galaxy S23 will get OneUI 9 and all its new features

Internal testing in full swing

According to the latest information, Samsung has started internal testing of the One UI 9 update for the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy A56 and the entire Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series. While development for devices such as the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A57 is more advanced. was known, the addition of these models to the list confirms that the development is at an advanced stage.

Details from internal servers also reveal the specific firmware versions being tested. Thus, the One UI 9 version for the Galaxy Z Fold7 is labeled F966USQUACZF3, while the versions A566BXXUBDZFB and S911BXXUAGZF9 are recorded for the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S23. Meanwhile, firmware versions S921BXXUFEZF7 (S24), S926BXXUFEZF7 (S24+), S928BXXUFEZF7 (S24 Ultra) and S721BXXUFEZF7 (S24 FE) are being tested for the Galaxy S24 series.

Expected news and improvements

One UI 9, based on Android 17, promises a number of improvements aimed at the user experience, expanded artificial intelligence capabilities and greater security. Although not all features are known yet, the beta version for the S26 series revealed some key news.

Redesigned interface and smarter applications

Users can expect a redesigned quick panel (Quick Panel), which will enable greater control over the arrangement of elements and independent adjustment of screen brightness, sound and multimedia player. Apps like Samsung Notes will get new creative tools, while the Contacts app will offer direct integration with Creative Studio to create personalized profile cards.

Significant improvements have also arrived in the area of ​​accessibility, where the possibility of adjusting the speed of the mouse cursor is introduced and the TalkBack package that combines the features of Google and Samsung is brought together.

Android 17 security and fundamental changes

One of the most important innovations is the function of blocking high-risk applications that warns users about suspicious programs, prevents their execution and recommends deletion. Android 17 itself brings advanced multitasking as a basis with the possibility of turning any application into a floating window (Bubbles) and an improved Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode of operation. Also introduced are optimizations for flip devices, greater personalization such as hiding application names, and improved controls for locking lost phones.

Premiere with a new generation of flip phones

Although it is unclear which smartphone after the Galaxy S26 series will be the first to receive the One UI 9 public beta version, it is known that the first devices with the stable system preinstalled will be the upcoming foldable models. Riječ is about the devices Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which is expected to be unveiled on July 22 at an event in London. After their premiere, the upgrade will gradually arrive on other supported devices.