{
  "id": 1439324,
  "title": "What’s new with Samsung One UI 9 Beta 5 update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/whats-new-with-samsung-one-ui-9-beta-5-update",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:59:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCabal",
    "slug": "techcabal",
    "url": "https://techcabal.com/2026/08/17/samsung-one-ui-9-beta-5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung released One UI 9 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S26 series on August 12, 2026, including bug fixes and the August security patch. The stable version of One UI 9 is already available for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8. The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are still in the beta program. Beta 5 is rolling out to these devices in South Korea, India, the UK, Poland, Germany, and the US. Firmware version S94xBXXU4ZZH6 and download size are about 1.1GB. The update fixes several issues, but no new features are introduced. It is unclear whether this will be the last beta before the stable One UI 9 release for the S26 series. Installing Beta 5 comes with some risks, so it is recommended to back up your phone and be prepared for a full data wipe if you decide to install it. Samsung has also begun work on One UI 9.5, which is expected to debut with the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027.",
  "summary": "On August 12, Samsung released One UI 9 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S26 series, which includes bug fixes and the August security patch for enrolled testers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung released One UI 9 Beta 5 for Galaxy S26 series on August 12, 2026.",
    "Beta 5 includes bug fixes and August security patch.",
    "Update rolling out to S26, S26+, S26 Ultra in SK, India, UK, Poland, Germany, US."
  ],
  "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."
}