Samsung Officially Mentions One UI 9.5 for Galaxy Devices in New Update

The mention is interesting because Samsung has only recently begun to roll out One UI 9.0 built on Android 17 for supported Galaxy devices. While the new mention doesn’t give away the full feature set or launch timeline for One UI 9.5, it does provide an official hint that Samsung is preparing its software ecosystem for the next version.

Key Highlights

• For the first time now, Samsung has officially announced One UI 9.5.

• The reference is in Nearby Device Scanning version 11.1.24.8.

• The update also adds support for Quick Pair pop-ups and stability improvements.

Samsung One UI 9.5 shows up in Nearby Device Scanning

Samsung has released version 11.1.24.8 of its Nearby Device Scanning app for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The changelog mentions three changes, including “One UI 9.5 updates” alongside support for a Quick Pair pop-up for new devices and general bug fixes and stability improvements.

What matters about the update is the mention of One UI 9.5. Samsung hasn’t broken down what it means by that phrase, so we don’t know if the app has received specific compatibility changes or more general preparations for the incoming interface.

But the presence of the reference shows Samsung is already working on getting its system apps ready for One UI 9.5. The changelog itself does not set a release date, but past software development patterns indicate Samsung updates supporting applications as work on a new One UI version progresses.

One UI 9.5 release timing is still unknown

Samsung is yet to announce the rollout of One UI 9.5 for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. It’s also not yet officially confirmed which devices will get it first or what features will be part of the update.

So the latest changelog should not be seen as a launch announcement. Instead, it's an early official mention of software that previously appeared in development-related reports and leaks. Samsung is still expected to give more details down the line in terms of additional software testing and official announcements.

The timing is interesting because the stable rollout of One UI 9.0 is only just beginning for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung’s latest mention of One UI 9.5 comes as the company continues to roll out its Android 17-based software across its Galaxy ecosystem.

Update adds new Quick Pair feature

The Nearby Device Scanning update is not just for the One UI 9.5 reference. Samsung has also included a Quick Pair pop-up for new devices, aimed at making it easier to connect compatible nearby accessories.

The update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements, though these were not specified. Galaxy users can see whether they are on version 11.1.24.8 by opening the Galaxy Store, tapping Menu and then Updates.
For now, Samsung’s first official One UI 9.5 reference is a confirmation that the software is on its development roadmap, but there are no details on features or a public release schedule.