Software updates can be a big deal, adding a whole new look and an abundance of new features. They can also be about making things simpler or just adding a touch of refinement.
While Android 17 has been a breath of fresh air for most Android users, it's had a much bigger impact on Samsung users, who are experiencing it as part of the One UI 9 rollout.
That said, it looks like Samsung may already be working on what comes next, with early test builds of One UI 9.5 discovered.
We could see a release soon
The news comes to us from Android Central, sharing details found by a few folks across the internet. The user claims they have seen three builds of the One UI 9.5 update that will hit the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
They also shared that the bootloader ID had changed, going from U5 to U6. While there's nothing solid at the moment, there's speculation that the One UI 9.5 update could start rolling out to the beta track.
As far as when, there are reports indicating that it could come as soon as the end of this month. Naturally, we'll remain skeptical at this point. However, there's also speculation that the update won't see a public release until Q2 2027.
One UI 9 is still rolling out
Despite news that One UI 9.5 could hit beta, we're still seeing One UI 9 roll out to the public. It launched on the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series phones and has slowly been rolling out to other models like the Galaxy S26, S25, and Galaxy S24.
If you have a Samsung phone released just a couple of years ago, you'll likely see this update at some point. If you're not sure, we have an exhaustive list of devices set to get the update.
The Galaxy S23 and newer will get One UI 9, along with Z Fold and Flip 5 and newer. It's also coming to some of the Galaxy A series phones. Along with newer Galaxy Tab S and Tab A devices. If you have the Galaxy S22 or S21, you're going to be out of luck sadly.
No update? you'll just have to buy something new
If you want to experience the latest, but don't have a phone that supports it, you'll need to upgrade to something newer. With Black Friday just a few weeks away, there will be tons of discounts on great Samsung products.
We're already seeing some stellar promotions from retailers like Amazon, and there are great discounts from carriers too. Or, if you're willing to wait, the new Galaxy S27 should be out at the beginning of next year.