Samsung has officially confirmed the distribution schedule for One UI 9 for its Galaxy devices starting in the first quarter of 2025. The update, based on Android 15, introduces features focused on artificial intelligence and productivity, with rollout starting with the high-end models of the Galaxy S24 and Z series. The company communicated the schedule to operators and chip manufacturers, establishing phases of implementation extending until March for older devices.
Update Prioridade by model and generation
Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra smartphones will receive One UI 9 within the first two weeks after the official release of the update. The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 folders, in addition to the Galaxy Tab S10 series, are part of this initial distribution phase. Samsung justified the prioritization due to its superior processing power and full compatibility with the new artificial intelligence algorithms implemented in the system.
Modelos of the Galaxy S23 series enters the schedule at the end of January, while the current generation Galaxy A intermediaries receive the update in February. Dispositivos with three or more years of circulation complete the distribution queue in March, ensuring progressive coverage of the portfolio.
Novidades in improved interface and features
- Adaptive Widgets that adjust size according to the content displayed on the home screen.
- Integrated AI Assistente with Google Lens image search directly from the keyboard.
- Priorização automatic notifications by context, highlighting urgent calls and messages.
- Melhorias in night camera mode and advanced video stabilization.
- Bateria with more accurate estimate of duration until complete download.
- Autenticação native biometric expanded for more system applications.
One UI 9 reorganizes the user experience with smarter notifications, separating priority content from advertising and app warnings. The camera receives significant optimizations in night capture and video stabilization, while security grows with biometric authentication integrated into more of the system’s native services.
Requisitos technical and compatibility guaranteed
Samsung confirmed that all models eligible for One UI 9 have a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and an Snapdragon 888 onwards or Exynos 2100 equivalent generation processor. The required storage is 2.5 GB free on the device. Proprietários of Galaxy with Android 12 or higher can perform the update without resetting the device, keeping biometric security settings, password and pattern intact.
Installed Aplicativoss continue to function normally after the update, with the exception of those using APIs discontinued in Android 15. Samsung remains committed to providing updates for seven years for high-end models and five years for mid-range models, with monthly security patches for devices outside this policy.
Brazilian Operadoras confirm implementation
Claro, Vivo, TIM and Oi received internal notification to start testing on update servers. Conforme schedule shared with retail chains, availability in own stores of Samsung occurs one week after rollout at operators. Gerentes technical support staff have been trained to guide customers on mandatory backup before installation.
Período testing with limited groups of users begins in mid-January on São Paulo, Rio, Janeiro, and Brasília. Esse pilot allows Samsung and operators to validate stability before mass distribution nationwide.
Histórico adoption and future prospects
One UI 8 reached 65 million Galaxy devices in six months, with average adoption growing 18% compared to the previous cycle. Retenção of users upgrading increased to 89% in the first 30 days of use, indicating satisfaction with the changes implemented. Esse’s positive performance reinforces Samsung’s strategy of releasing updates focusing on artificial intelligence and user experience.
Para to check eligibility, users should go to Configurações → Sobre the phone → Informações software and check model number and release date. Modelos ending in “U”, “BR” or “XX” receive the update first, while carrier-specific versions enter the second wave. Enabling automatic notification in Configurações → Atualização software allows the download to occur in the background when the device is charging and connected to the Wi-Fi.
