Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra started getting the One UI 9 Watch Beta 6 update in South Korea. The company has recently begun releasing the stable Wear OS 7-based One UI 9 Watch update for the Watch 8 series.

Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra first-generation appear to be getting the last One UI 9 Watch Beta update as Beta 6 build. The latest beta arrives with firmware version ZZK1 and a download size of approximately 208.39MB. The update changelog lists three main changes, including stability improvements and bug fixes.

The arrival of Beta 6 could indicate that Samsung is approaching the final stages of One UI 9 Watch testing. However, the company hasn’t officially confirmed whether this is the final Beta release.

What’s new in One UI 9 Watch Beta 6

According to the changelog, Samsung has included three notable improvements in this release:

• Applied stabilization code for device operation
• Fixed battery drain issues
• Fixed Alarm app errors

Battery consumption is particularly important for smartwatches, where users expect consistent endurance alongside health tracking, notifications, and background features. Fixing the Alarm app errors should also improve the reliability of an everyday feature.

Samsung’s priority with this release appears straightforward: iron out remaining bugs, improve battery performance, and prepare its previous-generation watches for the next major software experience.

Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra owners enrolled in the Beta Program can check for the ZZK1 update through the Galaxy Wearable app. Users outside South Korea may have to wait for availability in their respective markets.

Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based One UI 9.0 official update to several Galaxy phones. The company began the stable rollout with the Galaxy S26 series on September 16 in Korea before expanding it to additional devices.

The Korean tech giant is widening the stable One UI 9.0 rollout beyond the Galaxy S26 family, and September 28 marks an important step for several 2025 flagship devices.

As on September 28, Samsung has started rolling out stable One UI 9.0 to the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The update is currently appearing in South Korea, with availability in other markets expected to expand progressively.

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• New: Galaxy Z Fold 5
• New: Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S26
• Galaxy S26+
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy A Series

• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy A37
• Galaxy A27
• Galaxy A17
• Galaxy A07
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A26
• Galaxy A16
• Galaxy A06
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A15
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A34

Galaxy Tab S and XCover tablets

• Galaxy Tab S11
• Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+
• Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

Galaxy M/F Series

• Galaxy M47
• Galaxy M17/F17
• Galaxy F70 Pro
• Galaxy M07/F07
• Galaxy M56
• Galaxy M36/F36
• Galaxy M16
• Galaxy M06/F06
• Galaxy M35
• Galaxy M54/F54

List updated on November 13, 2026.

More Galaxy devices are next

The September 28 rollout does not mean every eligible Galaxy device will receive One UI 9.0 immediately. Samsung is following a phased approach, with availability depending on the country, carrier, and specific model.

For now, owners of the listed devices can check Settings > Software update > Download and install. If the update is not available yet, it likely means Samsung has not opened the rollout for that particular region.

With the 2025 flagships now joining the stable release, Samsung is expected to continue expanding One UI 9.0 to more Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the coming weeks.

Older flagship models are also part of the broader roadmap, with some expected to receive the Android 17-based software during October.

Samsung is working on a new feature for its Contacts app that will help users remember birthdays. The feature could arrive with One UI 9.5 and make it easier to keep track of friends’ and family members’ special days.

Currently, users can add birthdays to contact details, but there is no separate section to see upcoming birthdays or whose birthday is today. Users have to check individual contacts or use the calendar to find this information.

According to a recent APK teardown by AssembleDebug, Samsung is planning to add a dedicated Birthdays section to the Contacts app. It will show birthdays in three categories: Past, Today, and Upcoming. This will help users quickly see missed birthdays, today’s celebrations, and birthdays coming soon.

Samsung may also add shortcuts for sending birthday cards and gifts. This will make it easier to celebrate special days without searching for other apps. Samsung has already introduced AI-generated birthday cards through Now Brief in One UI 8.

Image via Android Authority

Another useful addition could be birthday sharing. Users will be able to add their birthday to their profile and share it with their contacts. Once enabled, other people can see their birthday while viewing their contact details. Users can also see birthdays shared by their contacts.

Screenshots found during the investigation show a new birthday settings page with options to turn on birthday sharing and show contacts’ birthdays. Another screenshot gives a look at the new Birthdays page.

The feature is still under development, and Samsung has not officially confirmed its release date. However, it could make managing birthdays much easier for Galaxy users.

Samsung has started working on its next software update, One UI 9.5, for the Galaxy S25 series. Notably, the company is still rolling out One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to eligible Galaxy devices.

A reliable tipster, @fahadalijaved, spotted One UI 9.5 builds for the Galaxy S25 Ultra on a testing platform. Three internal One UI 9.5 builds have reportedly been spotted for the Galaxy S25 series.

These builds can be identified by versions ending with EZKC, EZKD, and EZKG. These firmware builds confirm that Samsung has started testing the new software for its previous-generation flagship.

Although there is no official information about the new features yet, previous leaks have given us some idea of what to expect. One UI 9.5 is expected to bring some changes to the user interface, along with new features and improvements to Samsung apps.

Source – Samsung Mobile Press

Samsung is getting closer to launching the official One UI 9.5 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series. As the company prepares for the beta release on its latest flagship lineup, it seems development work for the Galaxy S25 series is also moving ahead.

The company is expected to launch a beta program for the Galaxy S25 series before releasing the stable One UI 9.5 update. However, the company has not shared any official dates for the beta or stable release.

For Galaxy S25 users, spotting three internal builds is a good sign. It shows that Samsung has started bringing its next software update to last year’s flagship phones. We may hear more about One UI 9.5 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more information.

Samsung is redesigning its native Phone and Contacts apps in One UI 9.5. These are some of the most heavily used applications on Galaxy devices. Whenever you need to make a phone call, you either need to open the Phone app or Contacts. The new design tweaks make it easier to access, search, and connect via call.

Samsung Phone

Samsung Phone (Dialer) app relocates the Search icon from the header to the bottom navigation bar. This joins as the fourth tab on the navigation bar, making it easier to find contacts and connect easily, as per SamMobile.

Another notable change is a tiny toggle that minimizes the navigation bar while retaining the Search icon. The number-type interface also added a Search button, replacing its header position. It joined the small keypad button, but preferred the bottom position, rather than taking the upper side.

The Search page names the interface as “Search,” which is empty in One UI 9.0. Also, the company has slapped different text, “What are you looking for,” inside the search bar above the keyboard. The new experience also adopts fluid animations.

Samsung Contact

Samsung Contacts redesign has the same scenario, where the Search button is turning into a dedicated Search bar. There’s no navigation bar like the Phone app, but the empty bottom now has a prominent Search bar, which offers text and voice input methods.

The Contact app’s separate contact interface is getting tweaked too. The navigation bar now features buttons, namely QR code, Edit, and Share.

Favorites and More are no longer in the One UI 9.5 version of the Contacts app. The page is getting an expanded experience, thanks to the new options, including Profile picture and Profile card and picture.

Source – SamMobile

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