Galaxy S26 Ultra Beta Adds Fold 8's FanCam and Dual Search Bars
Samsung has started pushing three AI features that debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 down to the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, bundled inside One UI 9.0 Beta 7. The build carries the number S94xBXXU4ZZHK and weighs in at roughly 1,278MB.
Samsung's own changelog for the update is terse, listing only "added new AI features" alongside two bug fixes. Beta testers who installed it found three specific additions borrowed from the foldable that launched in July.
What's actually new in Beta 7
The first addition is Custom Cards in Now Brief, which lets you pick specific data points from apps like Samsung Health and Weather and pin them to Now Brief as individual widget-style cards instead of relying on the default layout.
The second is My FanCam, an on-device AI tool that opens any video, lets you tap a specific person, and automatically crops and follows that person through the clip. It first showed up on the Z Fold 8 as a way to isolate a subject in concert or sports footage without manual editing.
The third is a home screen change: S26 owners can now show Finder and Google Search side by side in a split search bar layout, rather than picking one or the other.
Two bug fixes ride along
Beyond the AI additions, Samsung says Beta 7 improves intermittent device rebooting in specific situations and cleans up how "Do Not Disturb" behaves. Neither issue was widely reported as severe, but both point to the beta program still finding rough edges seven builds in.
Who can install it, and how
Beta 7 is available now through the Samsung Members app for S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra owners already enrolled in the One UI 9.0 beta program. Enrollment itself typically requires a Samsung account and a supported region; Samsung has not published a full list of eligible countries for this build.
- Open Samsung Members on an eligible Galaxy S26-series device.
- Look for the One UI Beta Program banner or notice.
- Install the update when it appears in Settings > Software update.
Why this matters beyond the S26
Samsung has been trickling Z Fold 8 exclusives down to its flagship slab phones ever since the foldable shipped, and this is the clearest sign yet that Custom Cards and FanCam are headed for a general release rather than staying foldable-only. Samsung has not said when Beta 7's features move to a stable build, only that they will likely arrive on other compatible Galaxy smartphones once One UI 9.0 leaves beta.
That timing question matters for anyone weighing a purchase. Anyone comparing the Galaxy S26 Ultra against the Pixel 10 Pro XL or the iPhone 17 should treat these as software still in flux, not settled specs.
What to expect next
One UI 9.0 has now gone through seven public betas on the S26 series, and Samsung previously used Beta 6 to fix Now Brief, camera widget, and Expert RAW bugs on the same devices — a sign the program is nearing a stable release rather than adding major new surface area. If Beta 7 follows that pattern, expect a smaller Beta 8 focused on stability before the update ships broadly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new in One UI 9.0 Beta 7 for the Galaxy S26?
Beta 7 adds three AI features borrowed from the Galaxy Z Fold 8: Custom Cards in Now Brief, My FanCam for tracking a person in video, and a dual Finder/Google search bar layout on the home screen. It also fixes intermittent reboots and a Do Not Disturb bug.
Which Galaxy S26 phones get this update?
The beta build S94xBXXU4ZZHK is rolling out to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra through the Samsung Members app for users already enrolled in the One UI 9.0 beta program.
What is My FanCam on Galaxy phones?
My FanCam is an on-device AI tool that lets you open a video, select a specific person, and have the app automatically crop and follow that person through the footage. It launched first on the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
How do I install the One UI 9.0 beta on a Galaxy S26?
Open the Samsung Members app on an eligible Galaxy S26-series device, find the One UI Beta Program enrollment banner, and once enrolled the update will appear under Settings > Software update.
When will these AI features reach the stable Galaxy S26 update?
Samsung hasn't given a date. The company has said the features will likely extend to other compatible Galaxy phones once the stable One UI 9.0 release ships, but Beta 7 remains a beta-only build for now.
