If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, keep an eye on your software updates. Samsung has announced that One UI 9, its latest software update, is gradually rolling out to current Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The rollout kicks off in Japan, with the rest of the world expected to follow in coming months.
Until now, One UI 9 was limited to the latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8, which launched in August 2026. It also shipped with the Galaxy Tab S12 series that arrived in October. With this rollout, Galaxy devices released from the Galaxy S23 series onwards are joining the party.
When will your device get One UI 9?
Samsung has shared the expected timeline for the One UI 9 update, which you can find in the table below. This timeline applies only to devices in Japan, and we hope the update will roll out globally in the coming months.
| Device | Expected timeline |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, S26 | Mid-October |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25 | Late October |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, S24 FE | Late October |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Mid-November |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 | Late October |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 | Late October |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 | Mid-November |
| Galaxy A57 5G | Late October |
| Galaxy A36 5G, A25 5G | Mid-November |
| Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S11 | Early November |
| Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, S10+, S10 FE+, S10 FE, S10 Lite | Mid-November |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, S9+, S9, S9 FE | Mid-November |
| Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) | Late November |
| Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, A11+, A11 | Mid-November |
| Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro | Mid-November |
If you have been waiting for the One UI 9 update for your Samsung phone, you will hopefully get it before the end of this year.
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