Technology Desk: There is big news for the users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The company has started the global rollout of its new One UI 9 software. According to Samsung, this update has been first released for the Galaxy S26 series from September 16, 2026. Along with making Galaxy AI more useful than before, many new features related to privacy, personalization and device care have been added.
Update started from Galaxy S26 series
The One UI 9 update has been first made available for Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra. After this, the company will extend it to other Galaxy devices also in a phased manner. Update availability time may vary depending on model and region.
Samsung has introduced One UI 9 as a software experience based on Android 17. The company has earlier introduced One UI 9 with Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8.
My FanCam will make video recording easier
One UI 9's My FanCam feature can be useful for users who record videos. According to Samsung, this helps automatically track the person selected in the video and keep him in the center of the frame.
You will get more personalized experience in Now Brief
Samsung has also focused on making Now Brief more personal than before. This feature has been designed to provide the users with the necessary information of the day at one place. In the new version, the user can view and customize the information card in a better way as per his need.
Privacy Alerts will tell you about possible privacy risks
Privacy Alerts have also been included in One UI 9. According to Samsung, with the help of AI, it will help in identifying potential privacy risks and alerting the user. Through this, users will be able to make changes in necessary privacy settings in time.
Device information will be available at one place in Warranty and Care.
To make phone care easier, Samsung has also added a Warranty and Care section. Here users will be able to see device information, diagnostics, warranty details and service related options. Available features may vary by device and region.
Now Nudge will also make work easier
Now Nudge is also included in One UI 9. Its purpose is to provide useful suggestions based on the user's task and context, to help complete everyday tasks on the phone in fewer steps.
How to check One UI 9 update
If One UI 9 update is available for your Samsung Galaxy phone, you can check it like this:
Settings → Software update → Download and install
If the update has been released for your device, you will see an option to download and install it. Keep in mind that it is not necessary that all the features of One UI 9 be available on every Galaxy device and in every country.
