Samsung’s Media Player is about to grab a color-driven redesign in the One UI 9 update. Samsung has upgraded this aspect in the One UI 8.5, which is expected to start rolling out to Galaxy S25 smartphone users this week.

One UI 9 is based on Android 17, and Samsung is preparing a color-packed redesign for the Media Player. Some users have installed the firmware on their devices, with TarunVats bringing fans early looks at the upcoming changes.

At present, Galaxy’s Media Player features a static and predictable look.

Samsung really nailed the little details here. The new seek bar now pulls colors straight from the album art of whatever you’re playing. Put on a smooth jazz track with cool blue tones, and the UI subtly shifts to match that vibe.

Switch over to a bright, punchy pop song, and everything updates instantly. It’s a small touch on paper, but in everyday use, it makes the lock screen and notifications feel way more alive and in sync with what you’re listening to.

Media Player is the aspect we see more often than others. Reinventing its user interface is a bold decision to make. Samsung is finally putting efforts in the right spots, which directly influence the software’s boldness.

Samsung is internally working on One UI 9, with the Public Beta testing expected to launch by the end of May or the beginning of June. The new software will first land on the Galaxy S26 series, while its official debut is likely in late July.

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