One UI 9 Beta with Android 17 is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S26, but not in Spain

Just a couple of days ago Google announced Android 17the new operating system that arrives with Gemini Intelligence as the main novelty. This new Android 17 It will offer greater productivity, security, improvements in content creation, etc. A system that initially, as always, will reach phones Pixel from Google itself, but this time it seems that Samsung has also been quick to offer its new One UI 9 Beta based on Android 17.

Samsung launches One UI 9 Beta based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S26

The first beta is now available for users who want to try it, and who have a Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+ or S26 Ultra. At the moment it is only available in Germany and the United Kingdomwhere you can join the beta program to be one of the first to try this future version.

The new version already comes with the May 2026 security patch included, in addition to all the new features it includes Android 17 and Samsung customization. Among them we find a more customizable quick panelfunctions added to the Samsung Notesnew compatibility with personalized cards for Samsung Contactsautomatic identification of high risk applicationsblocking its execution and installation and even recommending its elimination according to security policies.

More accessibility and new security features in One UI 9

Accessibility has also improved thanks to the Adjustable mouse key speed already a combined package TalkBack to bring together functions that were previously separate in Samsung and Google. The function is also offered Featured Text which displays selected text at a larger size and greater clarity in a separate floating window.

Remember that, unfortunately, Spain is excluded from this beta phasewhere it is only available at the moment in Germany and the United Kingdomand will soon be extended to other regions such as India, Korea, Poland and the United States.