Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta 2: Bringing Next-Gen Features to the Galaxy S24
Samsung is accelerating its software development cycle, pushing out the second iteration of the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S24 lineup less than a fortnight after the initial release. This rapid deployment signals Samsung’s commitment to refining its user experience, effectively backporting high-end capabilities from the latest Galaxy Z8 foldables and the cutting-edge Galaxy S26 series to its current flagship devices.
Identifying the Update
Tech enthusiast Tarun Vats first identified the rollout of this latest build. Users currently enrolled in the beta program should keep an eye out for a firmware version concluding with the identifier “ZZI4.” This update is a significant step forward, integrating sophisticated AI-driven tools that were previously exclusive to newer hardware releases.
Galaxy S24 users can now access the latest One UI 9 Beta 2 features.
Enhanced AI Integration: Now Brief and Call Brief
A standout addition in this beta is the evolution of “Now Brief.” Users now have the flexibility to design custom cards by providing natural language prompts to the AI, which then curates the specific data points you wish to monitor. As highlighted in our Galaxy S26 FE review, while the system currently caps these at three active cards, the level of personalization is a massive leap forward for glanceable information. Furthermore, the update introduces “Call Brief,” streamlining how users interact with incoming communications.
