Random reboots on a flagship phone are embarrassing. And Samsung clearly agrees, because fixing that is one of the headlining changes in the latest One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S26 series. Beta 7 has officially started rolling out, and while it’s not a massive overhaul, it’s the kind of update that makes daily life with your phone noticeably less frustrating.
As reported by Android Headlines, the update weighs in at 1.28GB and carries the firmware version S94xBXXU4ZZHK. It’s available right now for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, and it’s rolling out globally, not just in select markets. Europe, India, South Korea, and the US are all confirmed to be receiving it today.
So what’s actually in it? Three things, officially. First up is a pair of AI additions. My FanCam is the more interesting one, designed to keep a selected person in focus while you’re capturing moments in a crowd. Think concerts, sports events, your kid’s school play. It’s a practical use of AI tracking rather than a flashy feature nobody asked for. The second AI update is an improvement to Now Brief, Samsung’s personalized info hub. It now groups relevant content into customizable cards based on your routines and interests, and also flags potential security and privacy risks. That’s actually useful, if it works as advertised.
The second change is the reboot fix. Samsung confirmed that some users on the previous beta build were experiencing intermittent reboots in specific situations. That kind of bug is unacceptable on a phone that costs this much, so seeing it addressed quickly is good. It doesn’t tell us much about what was causing it, but the fix being here before stable release is the right call.
The third and final change is an improvement to Do Not Disturb usability. Samsung hasn’t gone into specifics, but DND on One UI has had some quirks over the years, so any polish there is welcome.
Here’s a quick look at everything that changed in Beta 7:
- My FanCam added, keeping selected subjects in focus during video capture
- Now Brief improved with customizable cards and security and privacy insights
- Intermittent device rebooting fixed for specific situations
- Do Not Disturb usability improvements
To check if the update is available on your device, go to Settings, then Software Update, then Check for Updates. You do need to already be enrolled in the One UI 9.0 beta program to receive it.
Beta 7 landing this close to what’s expected to be a stable release suggests Samsung is almost done cooking. The Galaxy S26 series launched earlier this year with Android 16 and One UI 9.0 promises, and the beta program has been moving at a steady pace. Getting this many bugs and rough edges sorted before the public stable build drops is exactly what the beta process is supposed to do.
Still, a word of caution. Beta software is beta software, even when it’s the seventh version. If the Galaxy S26 is your only phone and you rely on it for everything, staying on the stable build until One UI 9.0 officially releases is the smarter move. The stable version is clearly close. It’s worth waiting just a little longer.