{
  "id": 12219332,
  "title": "Samsung rolling out Android 17 for more Galaxy devices in the US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/samsung-rolling-out-android-17-for-more-galaxy-devices-in-the-us",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T20:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/samsung-android-17-galaxy-s25-fold-7-us-rollout/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung is accelerating its Android 17 rollout to more last-generation Galaxy devices in the United States. The update, initially introduced at the end of September, has progressed rapidly beyond the Galaxy S26 series. It now encompasses popular models such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which are receiving Android 17 in the US market. According to SamMobile, owners of these specific foldable devices on carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are experiencing the update. Unlocked units are expected to receive the update within the next few days.\n\nAdditionally, the Galaxy S25 series is also benefiting from the stable update, albeit on certain carrier-locked variants. Verizon support has been noted, with the update appearing for Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S25 Edge alongside the main lineup. To check if the update is available, users with the mentioned devices should navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install.\n\nFor those interested in staying updated on the latest news, follow Ben across various platforms including Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram. Additionally, 9to5Google on YouTube offers further coverage of Samsung's Android developments.",
  "summary": "Samsung’s Android 17 rollout is speeding up, with more last-gen Galaxy devices now getting One UI 9 updates in the US. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung accelerates Android 17 rollout to more US Galaxy devices.",
    "Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 receive Android 17.",
    "Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S25 Edge get Android 17 on Verizon."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with way more Android phones than anyone realized",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/samsungs-galaxy-smarttag-3-works-with-way-more-android-phones-than",
        "published": "2026-10-05T19:54:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}