Samsung may soon release One UI 9.5 beta

Samsung said the One UI 9.5 beta will be released soon and users can enrol through the Samsung Members app. To join, a Samsung account is required and the app must be downloaded from either the Galaxy Store or Google Play, according to Samsung.

The company explained that once the beta goes live, members should open Samsung Members, tap the One UI 9.5 banner or beta card on the home screen and select Registration for One UI Beta Program. If the device and country meet the criteria, Samsung will enrol the user and the beta can be installed via Settings > Software update > Download and install. Samsung adds that builds are rolled out gradually, so the update may not appear immediately.

Samsung advises users to update all apps and back up their phone to a computer with Smart Switch before installing the beta, because beta software can corrupt data. Any bugs encountered can be reported through Samsung Members > Participated Beta test > Beta feedback > Send feedback, the company noted.

Exiting the beta, Samsung explained, is more complex. Users can withdraw by going to Samsung Members > Settings > Beta program settings > Withdraw from beta program, but this does not remove the beta build. To revert, the phone must be connected to a computer and downgraded with Smart Switch, which erases all testing data. Samsung said those who remain on the beta will receive the final One UI 9.5 as a regular update, and warned that owners of an S26 as their only device should consider waiting for the stable release.