Samsung has begun rolling out the stable version of One UI 9, based on Android 17, to the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. For now the update is available only in South Korea. Those outside the country, including in Italy and Switzerland, should receive it from 12 October, according to the specialist press.
What we know about the rollout
The package weighs around 480 MB. On the S24 Ultra the Korean build carries the code S928NKSU6EZIF and includes the September 2026 security patches. The first to get it are users who took part in the beta programme, but the start of the stable rollout marks the move to the public phase.
One UI 9 had already reached the Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the S25 series: the S24 slots into a rollout that is moving at a fairly brisk pace.
To check availability, go to Settings, then Software update, and choose the manual check. Until the update has started for your country and your carrier, the option will not appear.
What changes in practice
It is not a revolution. The changes mostly concern everyday use:
- A more customisable quick panel. You can resize the brightness slider, the volume slider and the media player separately, and switch the display modes and ringer modes on or off independently.
- Improved Samsung DeX, for those who use the phone connected to a monitor or TV.
- Updates to Samsung Notes and to the accessibility features.
- A location privacy indicator, which shows when an app accesses location data.
Availability and timing in Italy
Samsung has not announced an official schedule for Italy. The dates doing the rounds point to a global rollout from 12 October, but Samsung releases arrive in waves: carriers and regions can receive the file a few days apart.
It is worth making a backup before installing. If you use your phone for work and rely on critical apps, it makes sense to wait a few days to see whether bugs emerge in the first releases.
What we think
The S24 launched in early 2024 with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Seeing it receive Android 17 now is concrete proof of the promise of seven years of operating system updates. It is a strong argument for anyone considering a used or discounted S24, and a good reason not to change phone just for the software.
The new features, however, are modest. Anyone expecting an overhaul will be disappointed: One UI 9 on the S24 is a refinement, useful above all for the quick panel and for privacy. To find out more about what Samsung has shown of the new interface, also read One UI 9, le nuove funzioni.
It remains to be seen how stability holds up on older models: the real test will be the European release, when the update reaches the mass of users and not just the Korean beta testers.
Written by the SpazioiTech newsroom with the help of AI tools, from facts verified across at least two independent outlets, and checked before publication. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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