- Samsung has now officially confirmed the expanded One UI 9 beta program, with the device list including the Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, available in India, South Korea, the U.K. and the U.S.
- In a surprise addition, Samsung has also included the Galaxy S25 FE in the South Korean beta rollout, making it the first mid-range device to join the program.
- Samsung update tracker Tarun Vats spotted new One UI 9 beta builds for four device families: the Galaxy S25, S24, S23 and Z Fold 7 all received new ZZHL builds in the same update cycle.
- One UI 9 beta 7 is now rolling out globally, an active update that S26 owners can download through the Samsung Members app if enrolled in the One UI Beta Program.
- Beta 7 brings features that launched exclusively on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series to the Galaxy S26 lineup, specifically the new Finder with Google Search integration, My FanCam and custom cards in Now Nudge.
- A stable One UI 9 build (BZHK) was spotted for the Galaxy S26 series, suggesting Samsung is finalising rather than testing.
- A second stable build with a September build date (BZI2) was spotted for the S26 series, indicating stable release days away.
- My FanCam lets you film a wide crowd shot and go back to spotlight a specific person in the Gallery app. Now Nudge watches what you’re doing and proactively suggests the next logical step.
Samsung has officially launched the One UI 9 beta program for several devices, including the Galaxy S25, S25 FE, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7, with availability in the U.S., U.K., South Korea, and India.1
The inclusion of the Galaxy S25 FE marks it as the first mid-range device to join the beta rollout, expanding the program's reach.2
According to Samsung update tracker Tarun Vats, the Galaxy S24 series beta could also launch soon, indicating a rapid rollout strategy.3
The Galaxy S26 has also been spotted with a stable build (BZHK), suggesting that the full stable release is just days away.5
The latest beta update (Beta 7) introduces features previously exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, such as My FanCam and Now Nudge, enhancing user experience significantly.8
My FanCam allows users to capture wide crowd shots and later spotlight individuals, while Now Nudge proactively suggests actions based on user behavior, like opening a calendar when discussing meetups.
The rapid succession of stable builds for the S26 series indicates that Samsung is finalizing the update rather than merely testing, with a full rollout expected shortly.7
“Beta 7 brings Z Fold 8-exclusive features like My FanCam and Now Nudge to the Galaxy S26, while a second stable build (BZI2) with a September date suggests finalization. Tarun Vats also hints the Galaxy S24 series beta could launch in the U.S. and India soon.”
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