Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung is expanding the list of Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 9 update as the company moves toward an official debut.
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Samsung has added millions of more Galaxy phones to its free upgrade list for the One UI 9 update. According to coverage from tech-ish.com, this update is based on Android 17, and the company has begun testing the software across more devices.
Reports from GSMArena and nokiapoweruser.com highlight specific feature updates, including One UI 9 support for Good Lock's LockStar and NavStar. Galaxy Flip users are also seeing new cover screen unlock animations.
Future developments will center on the official debut of One UI 9 and the continued rollout of Android 17 to the devices currently in the testing phase.
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Quick answers
Which Android version is One UI 9 based on?
One UI 9 is based on Android 17.
What new features are mentioned for Galaxy Flip users?
New cover screen unlock animations are available for Galaxy Flip users.
Which Good Lock tools now support One UI 9?
LockStar and NavStar have received One UI 9 support.
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 broke it first
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