OEM Unlocking Missing on Samsung? Why It’s Gone Since One UI 8
OEM unlocking is gone from Developer options on Galaxy phones running One UI 8 or later. Here's how to tell why it's missing on your phone and what still works.
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Aviral Sharma
Aviral covers Samsung software updates, monthly security patches and firmware guides for Sam Updater, with a focus on Galaxy S and Galaxy A series phones.
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Galaxy A55, A35, A17 and A16 Get One UI 9 Stable Update
Samsung is rolling out stable One UI 9 (Android 17) to the Galaxy A55, A35, A17 5G, A16 and A16 5G, starting in South Korea. Here are the builds.
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One UI 9 Goes Global for Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
The stable One UI 9 update with Android 17 is now rolling out globally to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. Here are the builds, countries and how to install it.
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7 Annoying One UI 9 Changes and How to Fix Them
Now Bar moved up, gray dialer in dark mode, missing app sizes and more. Here's how to fix the most annoying One UI 9 changes, and which ones have no fix yet.
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Galaxy A56 and A36 One UI 9 Update Now Rolling Out Globally
Samsung is rolling out stable One UI 9 with Android 17 to the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 in South Korea. Here are the builds, what changed and when global units should get it.
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Galaxy A16 5G Gets One UI 9 Beta 3 With Camera Fixes
One UI 9 Beta 3 is rolling out to the Galaxy A16 5G in India with build A166PXXU9ZZJ8. It fixes a restart loop and two camera bugs.
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Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 Get One UI 9 Stable Update
Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 9 update with Android 17 to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 in South Korea. Here are the builds and how to install it.
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 One UI 9 Update Now Rolling Out Widely
The stable One UI 9 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE is now live in most regions. Here are the builds, regions and how to install it.
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Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get One UI 9 Stable in South Korea
Samsung started stable One UI 9 for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in South Korea on October 6, 2026, and the global rollout followed from October 12. Here are the builds, regions and dates.
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One UI 9 Watch: Which Galaxy Watches Get It and When
One UI 9 Watch is in beta for the Galaxy Watch8, Watch7, Watch Ultra and Watch6. Here is the full list of eligible watches, the beta timeline and when stable is due.