Samsung has expanded the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program to 10 Galaxy devices. Previously offered to the Galaxy S25 series models other than the Galaxy S25 Edge and to the Galaxy S24 series, the program now also includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The foldable models include the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. From the mid-range segment, the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A56 have been added to the supported devices, while the Galaxy S24 FE, which was not included in the initial rollout, can also access the beta update. This means the software will be tested on devices with different prices, hardware and screen formats. It is noted that beta versions may experience stability, battery consumption and app compatibility issues.
Why it matters
Opening the program to the Galaxy S23 series extends beta access beyond the previously covered Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series. Including foldable models enables the software to be tested on different screen formats, while adding the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A57 and Galaxy S24 FE allows it to be tested across different price and hardware levels. This scope enables Samsung to test the same software version across a wide variety of devices, while potentially exposing participating users to stability, battery consumption and app compatibility issues. However, the available information does not reveal which models are experiencing these issues or how they differ between devices.
Background
Galaxy is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 6 news articles mentioning this name in the last 90 days; the most recent is dated September 1, 2026.