One UI 9 Beta Is Now Available for More Samsung Galaxy Phones

Samsung is finally opening the One UI 9 beta to more Galaxy phones. The test program started with the Galaxy S26 series back in May, but it has now reached older flagships, foldable phones and even the Galaxy A57.

So, if you were waiting to try Android 17 on your Galaxy phone, now is a good time to check the Samsung Members app.

Samsung has added several phones to the beta program over the past few weeks. The current list includes:

Galaxy S series

Galaxy Z series

Galaxy A series

That's already a pretty good list, especially since Samsung is bringing the beta to phones that are more than two years old. The Galaxy A57 is also an interesting addition, as beta programs often focus on flagship phones first.

More devices could join the list soon.

Having one of these phones doesn't mean you'll see the update right away. Samsung is only running the One UI 9 beta in a few markets.

The Galaxy S26 beta is available in the US, UK, India, Poland, Germany and South Korea. For the Galaxy S25 series and most of the other phones, the program appears to be more limited, with the US, UK, India and South Korea getting access.

If your country isn't included, you'll have to wait for the stable update.

I think Samsung could do a better job here. The company sells Galaxy phones all over the world, yet its beta programs still leave many markets out. Even if Samsung wants to keep the test group small, adding a few more European countries would make sense.

If your phone and country are supported, joining is quite simple. Open the Samsung Members app and look for the One UI 9 beta banner. Tap it and follow the steps to register your phone.

After that, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. The beta should then appear as a normal software update.

Keep in mind that this is still test software. Bugs, battery drain and app issues can happen, so installing it on your main phone isn't always a great idea.

Samsung should keep adding more Galaxy devices as One UI 9 gets closer to its stable release. The good news is that the beta has finally moved beyond the Galaxy S26 family, and the list is already growing quickly.