One UI 9 Beta Reaches Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 Today, but Skips the S25 Edge
Samsung opened its One UI 9 beta program to six more phones on September 1, moving Android 17 testing beyond the Galaxy S26 lineup for the first time since May. The Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are all eligible, according to a Samsung Mobile Press announcement confirming the rollout. One notable model is missing from the list entirely.
Which phones are in, and which one is out
Samsung's own release names six devices: the Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra and S25 FE, plus the Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. The Galaxy S25 Edge is not on the list, so owners of that model will need to wait for a stable Android 17 build rather than joining the beta with the rest of the S25 family.
The Galaxy S26 series has already been running One UI 9 betas since May, with the newest builds now at Beta 6 and Beta 7. This expansion pulls last year's flagships and foldables into the same test track a few months behind.
Where it's rolling out, and when
Samsung's markets for this beta wave are India, Korea, the UK and the US — the announcement adds that availability and exact timing can vary by market, so not every eligible phone in every listed country will see the beta the same day. Beta access to the Galaxy S25 series reportedly started rolling out in South Korea, the UK and India on September 1, with the US following. Samsung has not given the Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 a specific start date beyond saying it will happen this month.
How to join the beta
Enrollment runs through the Samsung Members app, the same path Samsung has used for every One UI beta cycle:
- Install or open the Samsung Members app on an eligible phone.
- Sign in with the Samsung account tied to that device.
- Look for the One UI 9 beta program notice once it goes live for your model and region, and register through it.
- Once enrolled, the beta build downloads through Software Update in Settings, the same as a normal firmware update.
Because the rollout is staggered by country, the enrollment option may not appear the moment you check, even on a listed device. Samsung has not published a way to force early access.
What One UI 9 changes on these phones
One UI 9 is Samsung's Android 17 skin, already shipping out of the box on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. Recent test builds for the S26 series have added features like a per-app screen zoom setting and camera widget fixes, and Samsung has been iterating quickly — Beta 6 alone patched camera widget and RAW capture bugs before Beta 7 added the Z Fold 8's FanCam and dual search bars. Samsung has not detailed a separate feature list for the S25 and Z Fold7/Flip7 builds, so expect the same Android 17 base with a changelog that may differ slightly by device generation.
Why the S25 Edge is being left out
Samsung has not explained the S25 Edge's absence from this wave. The phone launched as a thinner variant of the S25 lineup built around different internal hardware, which is a plausible reason its software testing could be tracked separately. Owners should not read the omission as a signal Android 17 is skipping the device altogether — Samsung routinely beta-tests some models before others and still ships the update fleet-wide later.
What to check now
If you own one of the six eligible phones, open Samsung Members and confirm you're signed in with the right account before assuming the beta hasn't reached you yet — the staggered rollout by country means a same-day launch isn't guaranteed everywhere. If your phone isn't on the list, including the S25 Edge, the stable Android 17 update will still arrive later on Samsung's normal upgrade schedule; there is currently no beta option to skip the wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Galaxy phones can join the One UI 9 beta now?
The Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are all eligible as of September 1, 2026, according to Samsung's own announcement. The Galaxy S26 series has been on the beta since May.
Is the Galaxy S25 Edge getting the One UI 9 beta?
No. Samsung's device list for this beta wave does not include the S25 Edge, even though the rest of the S25 family is covered. Samsung hasn't given a reason, and the stable Android 17 update should still reach the S25 Edge later on its normal schedule.
What countries can access the One UI 9 beta for these phones?
Samsung lists India, Korea, the UK and the US for this rollout, and says availability and timing can vary by market. The Galaxy S25 series beta reportedly began rolling out in Korea, the UK and India before reaching the US.
How do I sign up for the One UI 9 beta on my Galaxy phone?
Open the Samsung Members app on an eligible device, sign in with your Samsung account, and register through the One UI 9 beta notice once it appears for your model and country. The update then installs through Software Update in Settings.
What's new in One UI 9 for the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold7?
Samsung hasn't published a separate changelog for these devices yet. One UI 9 is built on Android 17 and ships by default on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, where recent test builds have added features like per-app screen zoom and camera widget fixes.
