Samsung’s latest move has just pushed One UI 9 Beta toward a public release. The company is internally testing the software on its latest flagships. Users are expected to be invited to the Beta Program by the end of the month.

As spotted by TarunVats, One UI 9 Beta is now being tested on Korean models ahead of release. It’s a major development, following the initial Beta firmware discoveries on the software servers of International and the United States.

The most recent build on the Korean server is ZZE9, but the release version will be different. It’s being tested internally, and changes are being made. If the stability is verified by the end of May, a Beta Program opening is likely.

Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta is built on the Android 17 operating system. Google is set to unveil key details about the new OS at The Android Show. The livestream starts on May 12 on YouTube; open to all tech enthusiasts.

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Android 17’s teaser hinted at the adoption of Liquid Glass. It brought mixed reactions from the community, with some welcoming and others opposing. Eventually, a Google official confirmed Liquid Glass isn’t happening.

A Samsung leaker also revealed that One UI 9 doesn’t look at Liquid Glass for now. Samsung has its own software design, which isn’t bound by Android. If it wants Liquid Glass, Galaxy users will get it atop Android 17.

• One UI 9 may not rush into Liquid Glass redesign

We expect Samsung to gradually evolve the frosted glass design. One UI 8.5 paves the way for improvements to the interface. One UI 9 will enhance it and we may see even bigger tweaks in the One UI 9.5 version in 2027.

• Leak reveals One UI 9.5 may launch with Galaxy S27

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