Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung is expanding its One UI 9 rollout, bringing Android 17 testing and software updates to millions of additional Galaxy devices.
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The brief
Samsung has expanded the list of Galaxy phones eligible for free upgrades as the company prepares for the official debut of One UI 9. This update brings Android 17 to a wider range of devices, with testing currently underway for various models.
Coverage from Forbes, GSMArena, and tech-ish emphasizes the scale of the rollout and the tracking of devices receiving the update. Additionally, nokiapoweruser.com reports that Good Lock updates are introducing One UI 9 support for LockStar and NavStar, alongside new cover screen unlock animations for Galaxy Flip users.
Future developments center on the official debut of One UI 9 and the continued expansion of the testing phase across the Galaxy device ecosystem.
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Quick answers
What version of Android is included in the One UI 9 update?
The One UI 9 update is bringing Android 17 to Galaxy devices.
Which Good Lock features now support One UI 9?
LockStar and NavStar have received support for One UI 9.
Are there specific visual changes for Galaxy Flip users?
Coverage notes that Galaxy Flip users are receiving new cover screen unlock animations.
Coverage (4)
- Samsung Good Lock Update: LockStar and NavStar Get One UI 9 Support, New Cover Screen Unlock Animations for Galaxy Flip Users nokiapoweruser.com · 6h ago
- Samsung One UI 9 update tracker: Every Galaxy testing or receiving Android 17 tech-ish.com · 6h ago
- Samsung starts testing One UI 9 for more devices as we inch closer to its official debut GSMArena.com · 6h ago
- Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes · 6h ago
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