Samsung kicked off the official distribution of the stable update at the One UI 9based on Android 17Despite some problems emerged in recent days.
The devices involved in this wave of updates are smartphones from Galaxy S23 series (Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra) and devices with a folding screen Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5.
Let’s remember that the One UI 9 released it started about a month ago with the rollout for the Galaxy S26 and has already involved several devices from the Samsung range.
How the update is distributed
The release of One UI 9 for the devices mentioned will follow a specific procedure based on the type of user involved:
- For Beta users: The release of the stable One UI 9 for the S23 range, marked by the GZIF build, weighs less than 500 MB for users already registered in the beta program;
- For standard users: Those who make the direct switch from the previous version (not participating in the beta program) will have to download a larger package, equal to approximately 3 GB.
The availability of the update
Currently, the stable version of One UI 9 is rolling out he left for South Korea. As for the Galaxy S23 family, the notification has already appeared for beta users, but the extension to “non-beta” devices in the domestic market and other regions globally is expected soon. The update is also being released in South Korea for Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 owners.
While waiting for the release for international markets, interested users will be able to seemanually verify actual availability of the package by going to the “Settings” of the smartphone and selecting the item “Software updates”.
As far as the Italian market is concerned, it is a matter of days. The devices mentioned should start receiving the new update shortly with the possibility of “making the leap” to the new version of One UI and Android.
