Galaxy S23, Fold5 and Flip5 owners can get One UI 9 now in Korea

By the GetNews desk · Edited by Sam Calder

Samsung started the stable Android 17 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, beginning in South Korea.

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Why it matters

Three-year-old Galaxy phones still get the newest Android version. Other regions are expected to follow.

For most people

Wait: your phone will offer the update when it is ready.

The update brings Android 17-based One UI 9 to the S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Fold5 and Z Flip5.
Beta testers get build GZIF, a download under 500MB.
Other users get a larger package of about 3GB.
It began in South Korea; GSMArena says other regions should follow soon.
Korean owners can check Settings > Software update.

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