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Samsung has updated the banner dedicated to beta programs within the Samsung Members app, a change that some believe could suggest the imminent arrival of the public beta version of One UI 9.5.
However, the source clarifies that this change does not constitute an official announcement and confirms neither the opening of the testing program nor a specific start date.
One UI 9.5: why it matters
The hypothesis is based on the fact that One UI 9.5 development appears to be progressing faster than One UI 8.5: firmware for the Galaxy S26 series was identified internally as early as August.
A possible launch calendar remains a prediction at this time, pending official communications from Samsung.
The Samsung Members home screen now displays a renewed banner, positioned at the bottom of the page, inviting users to participate in One UI beta programs. This represents the latest clue regarding launch preparations but does not allow determining when registrations will open.
Another signal arrived in early October, when One UI 9.5 was officially mentioned in the changelog of an application available on the Galaxy Store.
Firmware for the Galaxy S26 series was identified on August 10, 2026, a date earlier than the first builds of One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S25, which emerged in mid-September 2025. The One UI 8.5 beta started on December 8, 2025.
What changes and what are the effects
If Samsung maintains a similar interval between early internal builds and the public program, the One UI 9.5 beta could be available in the first week of November. This remains an estimate, as Samsung has not yet announced a precise date.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to be among the first devices to receive the update, consistent with previous beta programs on recent Galaxy S models. It is unclear, however, whether upcoming foldable smartphones in the Galaxy range will also be able to participate from the start of the program.
The official launch of One UI 9.5 is scheduled for early 2027, coinciding with the presentation of the Galaxy S27 family.
Source and further reading on One UI 9.5: original article.
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