Samsung Japan Sets Hard Deadline for One UI 9 on 40 Devices
The company published a specific list of 40 phones and tablets that must receive the Android 17-based update by the end of November.
By Sakura Novak ·
Samsung Japan has established a firm timeline for its latest software rollout, stating that 40 specific Galaxy phones and tablets will receive the One UI 9 update between October and November 2026. This schedule applies strictly to the Japanese market, but the device list offers a clear preview of the global rollout order.
The software is built on Android 17. It first launched in September on the Galaxy S26 series. Since then, the update has reached various models from the previous generation. The new list expands this reach to include three generations of flagship devices.
Among the eligible smartphones are the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. The list also includes the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, the Galaxy S24, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE, as well as the Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra. Foldable devices on the roster include the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5.
Mid-range options receive the update as well. The list names the Galaxy A57, A55, A54, A36, and A25. On the tablet side, the roster covers the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra, the Tab S10, S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+, and S10 Lite. It also includes the Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, and S9 FE+. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A11, Tab A11+/5G, and Tab Active 5 Pro complete the group.
The published list is not exhaustive. It omits the Plus versions of recent Galaxy S flagships and many Galaxy A models. It also excludes devices sold exclusively in other regions. Samsung expects to continue rolling out the software globally beyond the November deadline. Entry-level devices may not receive the update until December or January.
The company did not provide a single release date for all models. Instead, the update is distributed in waves across the two-month window in Japan. Owners of the listed devices should check their system settings for the software download during this period.
