One UI 9.5 beta update looks almost ready for the Galaxy S26

It appears that Samsung is internally making the final rounds of improvements to One UI 9.5 before releasing it as part of the beta program, and a newer firmware version might reveal when it will hit the Galaxy S26 series.

Last week, a One UI 9.5 beta build for the Galaxy S26 Ultra with firmware version S948BXXU6ZZK3 was spotted on Samsung’s servers. Today, a slightly newer build with version S948BXXU6ZZKF appeared on the company’s internal servers.

Based on this development, tipster Fahad Ali Javed expects Samsung to open the One UI 9.5 Beta Program sometime next week.

Like One UI 9.0, One UI 9.5 is based on Android 17. However, it will bring more substantial changes to the UI design and offer improved customization options. For example, Samsung seems to be moving all important action buttons inside One UI apps to the bottom of the screen for easier reach.

Samsung has also developed a brand-new Memory app that lets you save screenshots, voice notes, webpages, and more in one place using a three-finger swipe-down gesture. It uses AI to tag, organize, and summarize your saved items so they are easy to find. Bixby can also tap into that saved data when you need to look up relevant information.

The Bixby app itself is getting a fresh design and new features. It can act as an AI agent to handle your tasks, including daily or repetitive chores. For example, it can make hotel reservations and buy groceries on your behalf. These are just a few of the improvements Samsung is bringing with One UI 9.5.