{
  "id": 5105908,
  "title": "Samsung opens Android 17-based One UI 9 betas for older foldables and Galaxy A mid-ranger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/samsung-opens-android-17-based-one-ui-9-betas-for-older-foldables-and",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:29:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-9-beta-galaxy-z-fold-6-flip-6-a57-3706267/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has expanded its Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program to include the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Galaxy A57 devices. This update is currently rolling out in countries such as South Korea and India, coinciding with the delivery of the August 5, 2026 security patch.\n\nInterested users can register for the pre-release software through the Samsung Members app after ensuring their data has been properly backed up. This marks a significant expansion in access to Samsung's next major software release, as the company has been quick to roll out beta builds to flagship devices like the Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.\n\nAccording to an X tipster, the One UI 9 beta is now accessible in South Korea for both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, with specific build versions available for these devices.",
  "summary": "Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Galaxy A57 owners in select regions can now test the latest platform update.",
  "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."
}