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Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List

Samsung is expanding the list of Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 9 update and Android 17, with beta testing already underway for the S26.

By · Published July 9, 2026  00:42 UTC · Updated July 9, 2026  12:41 UTC

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Samsung expanded its free upgrade list to include millions more Galaxy phones. The company began testing One UI 9 for more devices and developed updates for the Galaxy M56 and Galaxy M35.

Additional beta releases for the Galaxy S26 and support for Good Lock were also confirmed.

Epilogue added 107d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 4, 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 6, 12:49 UTC · Les Numériques

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 11 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Samsung is expanding the list of Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 9 update and Android 17, with beta testing already underway for the S26.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Samsung has added millions of Galaxy phones to its free upgrade list as the company moves toward the official debut of One UI 9. Testing is currently active for various models, including the development of updates for the Galaxy M56 and M35, and benchmarks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra showing slight performance gains.

Coverage from Forbes, SamMobile, and GSMArena emphasizes the broadening scope of the rollout and the status of beta cycles. Android Authority and SamMobile report that the fourth One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 is expected next week.

Additionally, SammyGuru notes that the Galaxy A57 has been spotted running the software on Geekbench. Upcoming developments include the arrival of the next S26 beta and the integration of One UI 9 support for Good Lock features, specifically LockStar and NavStar, along with new cover screen animations for Galaxy Flip users.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 107d ago.

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Questions people are asking

Which devices are currently mentioned as receiving or testing One UI 9?

Devices mentioned include the Galaxy S26, S24 Ultra, A57, M56, and M35.

What performance changes were noted for the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Benchmarks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra reveal a slight performance improvement.

What specific Good Lock updates are coming with One UI 9?

LockStar and NavStar are receiving support, and Galaxy Flip users will get new cover screen unlock animations.

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