Will Samsung Galaxy A series get One UI 9 Beta update?

Samsung’s software rollout strategy has transformed dramatically over the past few years. Once notorious for slow Android updates, the South Korean tech giant now leads the industry in speed and multi-year software commitment. With the Galaxy S26 series already actively testing the One UI 9 beta based on Android 17, Samsung’s software development machine is running at full throttle.

As we closely follow the rollout on our comprehensive One UI 9 update tracker, attention naturally turns to the rest of the Galaxy line-up. Flagships are currently stealing the spotlight: we already have realistic expectations for when the Galaxy S25 will receive its stable One UI 9 build, while older flagships like the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S23 are also gearing up. However, if you own a mid-range Galaxy A series device like the Galaxy A37, Galaxy A36, or higher-tier models like the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A56, you are probably wondering: Will mid-range phones get a piece of the One UI 9 beta pie this time around?

How the Galaxy A36 5G broke the mold

To understand where we might be heading, we have to look back at what Samsung did earlier this year. Back in March and April, Samsung expanded its One UI 8.5 beta program beyond top-tier flagships. While it was expected to see devices like the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy S23 FE included, Samsung dropped a genuine surprise: they brought the Galaxy A36 5G into the official beta program.

That was a huge moment. Historically, One UI public betas were strictly reserved for the Galaxy S and Z series. Bringing an A-series device into public beta testing proved that Samsung’s software pipeline had matured enough to handle mid-range hardware during active pre-release cycles. However, there was an important caveat: when Samsung opened the One UI 8.5 beta to the Galaxy A36, it was strictly limited to the Indian market. While flagships enjoyed beta access across Korea, the U.S., the U.K., and Germany, the A-series experiment was far more localized.

What does this mean for the Galaxy A37 and One UI 9 Beta?

Now that the Galaxy A37 is on the market as the direct successor to the A36, owners are naturally asking whether Samsung is committed to keeping mid-range beta testing around, or if the Galaxy A36 was just a one-off experiment.

To be completely clear up front, Samsung has not officially confirmed whether any Galaxy A series device will be enrolled in the One UI 9 public beta.

However, analyzing Samsung’s recent software patterns gives us a strong foundation for educated speculation. I don’t think Samsung opened the door to mid-range beta testing just to close it a single generation later. The company relies heavily on real-world telemetry from high-volume markets like India to fine-tune how One UI performs on mid-tier silicon before pushing global stable releases.

But if Samsung decides to include the A series in the One UI 9 beta phase, a few things are highly probable:

1. It will be selective: Don’t expect every Galaxy A device to get beta access. Samsung will likely limit enrollment to one or two key models, most likely the Galaxy A37 and/or the flagship mid-ranger Galaxy A57.
2. It will remain regionally constrained: Just as with the Galaxy A36 under One UI 8.5, any potential One UI 9 beta for the A series will almost certainly be restricted to select markets like India first before any potential wider expansion.
3. It will come later in the cycle: Flagships like the S26, S25, and foldables will receive multiple beta builds before mid-range testing even begins.

It is also worth noting that while newer models test future builds, older generations are reaching the end of their lifecycle. You can check our breakdown of Samsung devices receiving One UI 9 as their final major update to see where your older devices stand.

So, will the Galaxy A series get the One UI 9 Beta?

Yes, but with realistic expectations. While we are still waiting on an official announcement from Samsung, my strong hunch is that the Galaxy A series will indeed participate in the One UI 9 beta program at some point.

Samsung proved with One UI 8.5 that mid-range beta testing is technically viable and operationally valuable. While it won’t be a widespread global rollout on day one, and will likely remain localized to key markets like India for models such as the Galaxy A37 and A57, Galaxy A owners have good reason to stay optimistic.

We will continue monitoring Samsung’s official Beta program and update you the moment the first official mid-range One UI 9 test builds go live.