Android 17 has reached Samsung Galaxy phones as One UI 9. Google released Android 17 as a stable build on June 16, 2026, and Samsung began rolling out One UI 9 on top of it from September 16, 2026, starting with the Galaxy S26 series after about four months of beta testing.
Before the list, one caveat: Samsung hasn’t published a full official eligibility list. The devices below are based on Samsung’s update policy (four generations of OS upgrades on most recent Galaxy phones, seven on the newest flagships and tablets) and on the rollout so far, so treat it as a strong guide that can shift as Samsung confirms more models.
Android 17 and One UI 9: what’s the difference?
Android 17 is Google’s platform. One UI 9 is the software Samsung builds on top of it. When your Galaxy phone updates to One UI 9, you’re getting Android 17 underneath with Samsung’s interface, Galaxy AI tools and features over it.
One UI 9 (Android 17) rollout timeline
- Android 17 stable: released by Google on June 16, 2026.
- One UI 9 beta: began in May 2026 on the Galaxy S26 series across markets like the US, UK, Germany, South Korea and India.
- Stable release: started September 16, 2026, first on the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.
- Wider rollout: the S25, S24 and recent foldables follow over the following weeks, with the S23 series, A-series and tablets continuing into early 2027.
As usual, the newest flagships update first and mid-range phones and tablets come later.
Eligible Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
Eligible Galaxy Z (foldables)
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Eligible Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A56, A55, A54
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24
- Galaxy A16 (LTE and 5G), A15 (LTE and 5G)
- Galaxy A06 5G
Eligible Galaxy M and F series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M36, M34, M16, M15, M06
- Galaxy F56, F55, F54, F36, F34, F16, F15, F06
Eligible Galaxy tablets
- Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
Note
This list is based on Samsung’s update policy and the rollout so far, not a full official announcement. The exact set and timing can change as Samsung expands One UI 9. Phones that have already used up their promised OS upgrades, such as the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Z Fold 4, are not eligible.
What’s new in One UI 9 (Android 17)
From One UI 9 and Galaxy AI:
- My FanCam: automatically tracks and reframes a subject while you record video
- Generative and editable cards in Now Brief, plus Now Nudge suggestions
- New Galaxy AI tools, including Creative Studio, Interpreter, Document Scan and an AI Voice Recorder
- Security Brief, Privacy Alerts and improved Scam Detection
- A Warranty and Care section in Settings
From Android 17 underneath: better app layouts on foldables and tablets, floating app Bubbles, a one-time precise location option, a contacts picker for sharing only chosen contacts, and newer video and Bluetooth audio codec support.
How to check for the One UI 9 update
- Open Settings on your Galaxy phone.
- Tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install. If One UI 9 is available for your model and region, it will appear here.
- Connect to Wi-Fi, keep the phone above 50% charge, and install the update.
Samsung pushes updates in batches by region, so it can take a few weeks after the official release before your phone sees it.
Frequently asked questions
Is One UI 9 the same as Android 17?
One UI 9 is Samsung’s software built on Android 17. You get the Android 17 platform with Samsung’s interface and Galaxy AI features on top.
Has Samsung confirmed the full device list?
Not in full. The list here is based on Samsung’s update policy and the rollout so far, and Samsung may adjust it.
Does the Galaxy S22 get Android 17?
No. The Galaxy S22 series has used up its four guaranteed OS upgrades (ending at Android 16), so it stays on One UI 8. The same applies to the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Z Fold 4.
When will my phone get it?
The Galaxy S26 series is first, followed by the S25, S24 and recent foldables, with the S23 series, A-series phones and tablets continuing into early 2027.
How many more updates will my Galaxy get?
Phones from the Galaxy S24 onward, plus recent foldables and Tab S10/S11 tablets, are promised seven years of OS updates. Older models like the S23 get four, so Android 17 is near the end of their cycle.
