{
  "id": 14025550,
  "title": "A recent Samsung change leaves some Galaxy phones stuck after updating",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/a-recent-samsung-change-leaves-some-galaxy-phones-stuck-after-updating",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-9-update-xml-access-denied-error-3722187/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has recently introduced a change that has left some Galaxy phone users stranded following an update. Reports have surfaced on Reddit detailing a frustrating issue where devices become effectively stuck during Samsung’s post-update setup process. The problem does not manifest during the actual update procedure but instead occurs when the device boots into the One UI 9 setup screens. Instead of progressing smoothly, users are greeted with an XML “Access Denied” error, preventing them from reaching the home screen. Affected models reportedly include those from the Galaxy S26, S25, S24 series, and even the foldable Galaxy device. However, the exact extent of the widespread impact remains unclear. Despite the error being an XML \"Access Denied\" screen and not a full-blown brick, the situation is understandably alarming for users who fear their devices may have become permanently unusable. Some users have found temporary relief by going fully offline, including disabling both Wi-Fi and mobile data, which has helped them bypass the error and regain access to their phones.",
  "summary": "Some users are hitting an XML error, but going offline may get them past it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}