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Samsung brings Galaxy Z Fold 8 features to Galaxy S26 in new Android 17 beta

The One UI 9 beta update introduces tools like Call Brief and Fan Cam to Samsung's flagship slab phones, alongside system stability fixes.

Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 16:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Samsung has released a new Android 17-based One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
  • The update ports several features from the Galaxy Z Fold 8, including Call Brief, customized Now Brief cards, and an optional homescreen Google Search bar.
  • Older devices, such as the Galaxy S25 series, do not yet have an official rollout timeline for the beta update.

Key facts

  • Samsung launched a new One UI 9 beta update, based on Android 17, for the Galaxy S26 series.[9to5Google]
  • The update incorporates software features from the Galaxy Z Fold 8, such as Call Brief, customized Now Brief cards, Fan Cam, and an optional Google Search bar implementation on the homescreen.[9to5Google]
  • System updates in the build resolve intermittent device rebooting issues and improve the usability of the 'Do not disturb' mode.[9to5Google]
  • The beta update is currently available to Galaxy S26 users via the Samsung Members app.[9to5Google]

What remains uncertain

  • Samsung has not announced when the One UI 9 beta will become available for older devices, including the Galaxy S25 series.[9to5Google]

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