Just a couple of weeks ago, Android 17 was officially released with a large number of changes, after which smartphone manufacturers began preparing their own skins based on the fresh OS. Today, the second beta version of One UI 9 was introduced for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung has noticeably picked up the pace compared to the One UI 8.5 rollout and has already moved on to fixing specific user bugs. If you’re participating in the beta program or thinking about it, here’s what changed and what to expect next.
The second One UI 9 beta has been officially released for Samsung. Image: androidauthority.com
What’s New in One UI 9 Beta 2
The update with firmware ZZEQ is based on Android 17, weighs 1,680 MB, and includes a security patch dated June 5, 2026. In addition to security fixes, Samsung has closed a number of bugs discovered in the first beta version of One UI 9 that were interfering with daily use:
- Fixed an issue with the lock screen clock font not changing when using the LockStar module
- Fixed a bug causing the lock screen clock to gradually slide down
- Fixed a status bar display error
- Improved the Routines app, which was becoming unresponsive
- Fixed a delay when mass-deleting messages
- Fixed a GPUWatch popup bug
- Fixed a Game Booster entry point settings error
Most fixes relate to the lock screen and system UI elements. If you’ve been customizing your clock through LockStar or noticed the status bar behaving strangely, this update is directly for you.
Where Is the One UI 9 Beta Available
For now, the update is available in the United Kingdom and South Korea. It should appear in the US and Germany in the near future. Alongside the release of the second beta, Samsung plans to expand the beta program to a second wave of regions — India and Poland.
For now, the update is available in a limited number of regions
Russia is not yet on the list of beta regions. This is a standard situation for Samsung: beta testing of the skin traditionally takes place in a limited number of countries, and Russian users receive updates at the stable release stage.
Should You Install One UI 9 Beta 2
If you’re already in the Samsung beta program, it’s worth updating: real annoying bugs have been fixed (sliding clocks and lag when deleting messages). If you’re only thinking about installing the beta, keep in mind that this is still an early version. As the changelog from the first beta shows, One UI 9 doesn’t bring revolutionary visual changes yet — Samsung is focusing on refining what was established in One UI 7 and One UI 8.
The beta is suitable for those who are willing to put up with possible minor glitches in exchange for early access to Android 17 and new features. If the Galaxy S26 is your main and only smartphone, it’s wiser to wait for the stable version.
Who Will Get One UI 9
Beta testing is currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series. That includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. However, according to Samsung’s update policy, the stable One UI 9 will also be available for owners of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as the Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 tablet series.
Current flagship owners will be first in line. Image: androidcentral
However, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy Z Fold 4 will no longer receive this update. Their major OS update cycle ended with the One UI 8.5 skin, which will be their software end-of-life.
When Will the Stable Version of One UI 9 Be Released
One UI 9 Beta 2 is not a breakthrough but a normal working stage. Samsung is promptly fixing bugs and maintaining a fast pace, which increases the chances of a stable release. For beta program participants, the update is useful and worth installing. For everyone else, it’s a signal that One UI 9 is moving according to plan and without unexpected delays.
Thus, the stable version of One UI 9 will be released in July 2026 alongside the launch of Samsung’s new foldable smartphones. It’s important to note that the update rollout will take several months. Current flagships will receive the update first, and only then will it be the turn of budget models and smartphones from previous years.
