Samsung expands One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series to India as second beta update rolls out in other countries

Samsung Brings One UI 9 Beta to Galaxy S26 Series in India

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on Samsung’s software roadmap, you’ll know that the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta has been making its way across the globe. After kicking off in South Korea and hitting several European markets like the UK and Germany, it’s finally India’s turn to join the party.

Samsung has officially expanded the One UI 9 beta program to the Galaxy S26 lineup in India, giving users a chance to test drive the latest features before the stable version hits the mainstream.

What’s in the Indian Rollout?

For those in India, the first beta arrives with firmware version S94xBXXU2ZZEQ. It’s a significant download—clocking in at over 3.7GB—so you’ll definitely want to be on a stable Wi-Fi connection before hitting that update button. It also includes the June 5, 2026, security patch to keep things running safely while you experiment with the new interface.

Beta 2 Already Rolling Out Elsewhere

While India is just getting started with Beta 1, Samsung is already iterating quickly. In the UK and South Korea, users are already seeing the One UI 9 Beta 2 update. This second version is a bit leaner at 1.6GB and focuses heavily on polishing the experience and squashing those early-release bugs.

If you’re wondering what’s getting better, the changelog for Beta 2 highlights several key quality-of-life improvements:

• Lock Screen Stability: Fixed the “drifting” clock issue where it would gradually move down the screen.
• Deep Customization: Resolved font errors for users with LockStar installed.
• System Performance: Eliminated lag when deleting bulk messages and fixed GPUWatch interruption popups.
• App Reliability: Improved functionality for the Routine app and fixed Game Booster entry point errors.
• Visual Fixes: Cleaned up display errors in the status bar for a more seamless look.

How to Join the Beta

Ready to see what Android 17 looks like on your Galaxy S26, S26+, or S26 Ultra? If you’ve already enrolled in the program through the Samsung Members app, you can pull the update manually. Just head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

As with any beta software, remember that things might be a little bumpy at first. It’s a great way to see the future of the Galaxy experience, but it’s always a good idea to back up your important data before diving in.