Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung expands its free One UI 9 upgrade program to millions of older Galaxy phones, sparking speculation on rollout dates and new camera tools.
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The brief
Samsung has added millions more Galaxy devices to its free upgrade list for the upcoming One UI 9, according to Forbes. Coverage notes that Samsung may not confirm a release schedule at its Unpacked event, while outlets such as Sammy Fans, Gadget Hacks, PhoneArena and tech‑ish.com discuss possible update eligibility for models like the Galaxy S22 and S25, and tease a post‑capture reframing camera feature from the S26.
Watch for Samsung’s Unpacked announcements for the official One UI 9 timeline, further clarification on which legacy models will receive the update, and details on the camera trick being back‑ported to older phones.
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Quick answers
Which Galaxy models are mentioned as possibly receiving One UI 9?
The headlines reference the Galaxy S22, S25 and note that a camera trick from the S26 will be available to S25 users.
Has Samsung confirmed the One UI 9 release date?
Coverage indicates Samsung may not confirm the update schedule at the Unpacked event.
What new camera capability is highlighted?
A leak reported by Gadget Hacks describes post‑capture reframing functionality that will be part of One UI 9.
Coverage (6)
- The Galaxy S25 could soon get a flagship camera upgrade for free Sportskeeda Tech · 1d ago
- One UI 9.0 Release Date: Samsung may not confirm update schedule at Unpacked Sammy Fans · 1d ago
- Samsung My FanCam One UI 9 Leak: How Post-Capture Reframing Works Gadget Hacks · 1d ago
- Galaxy S25 users, you've hit the jackpot: the Galaxy S26's best camera trick is coming to your phone PhoneArena · 1d ago
- Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update? tech-ish.com · 1d ago
- Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes · 1d ago
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