After weeks of beta testing, the long awaited Android 9 Pie OS update is ready for the Samsung Galaxy S9, meaning some users of the S9 and Samsung S9 Plus can now download the new operating system. Right now, the update is only available in the following countries: Germany, Switzerland, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, and Turkey – however, it is in the process of being rolled out to the rest of the world, with the update expected to land globally in January 2019. So, if you're in the UK, US, or Australia, you shouldn't have too long to wait to get your hands on the update for your Galaxy S9 or S9+ – although exact timings are yet to be confirmed. More to come The update for Android Pie should bring a number of upgrades to your Galaxy S9/S9+, including an improved user interface, enhancements to the Samsung keyboard, and adaptive brightness, among others. Don't have the Samsung S9? Not to worry, the Android Pie update is probably coming to your Android-powered phone as well. Here is the full schedule of updates for the different models: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ – January 2018 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – February 2019 Samsung Galaxy S8 – March 2019 Samsung Galaxy S8+ – March 2019 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – March 2019 Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 and A8+ 2018 – April 2019 Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 – April 2019 Samsung Galaxy A9+ 2018 – April 2019 Samsung Galaxy J4 and J4+ – May 2019 Samsung Galaxy J6 and J6+ – May 2019 Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 – July 2019 Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo – August 2019 Samsung Xcover4 – September 2019 Samsung J3 2017 – September 2019 Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 – September 2019 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2017 – October 2019 Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 – October 2019 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 – October 2019 Via Android Community<doc-sep>Just a week after the new beta build of Android Pie for the Galaxy S9 phones, Samsung started seeding the final build. The company is pushing the package to devices mostly in Europe, but according to sources, the UAE and Turkey are also already receiving the latest OS and UI. The European countries where Samsung is officially pushing the update are Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands. Some Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ devices started receiving notifications as early as Christmas Eve, but now it should start coming to all owners. The key changes are the One UI upgrade over the Samsung Experience interface, the Autofill API and Digital Wellbeing by Android. To download the Pie update you have to either tap on the update notification, or if you disabled it, to go to Settings and then Software Update. There’s also the possibility do update via wire with the Samsung Smart Switch. Have you received the final Android Pie update? Let us know in the comments. Via<doc-sep>Samsung has revealed more news about its Android 9 Pie update FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Samsung fans who own a Galaxy S9 and Note 9 could soon see the latest version of Android 9 Pie arriving on their smartphones. A recent update from the Korean smartphone firm revealed that this major refresh will start being pushed out to devices later this month. The Galaxy S9 looks set to be the first to get this upgrade in January with the Note 9 following in February and Galaxy S8 and Note 8 in March. There's no official release dates but when Android 9 Pie does finally launch it seems Samsung fans will be in for a treat with it featuring a new skin called One UI. Samsung has emphasised this new software has been designed from the ground up to make navigation on larger devices, such as the Note 9, easier with one hand. Discussing One UI, Samsung said: "One UI helps you focus on what really matters to you. "With hardware and software working together in harmony, see only what you need, using and viewing your phone with an experience that feels second nature. "Because it’s the small details that make a big difference." Now the firm has released more details about One UI and here's some of the biggest updates coming to your phone. Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 9 Pie update More natural interactions Samsung says that One UI’s streamlined structure reflects a deep understanding of how smartphone users interact with their devices today. The interface makes navigating big-screen phones simple by effectively splitting the display in half. With One UI, the top half of the screen is for viewing content, while the lower half is for interacting with your device. Focus on the Task at Hand Samsung has opted for a minimalist design in One UI and the firm says this eliminates unnecessary distractions to make it easier to focus on one thing at a time. The interface pares down the amount of information on display , offer users a more focused and fluid experience. Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 9 Pie update It does this with subtle design enhancements like ‘focus blocks’, which direct your eyes to the content that matters without overwhelming you with information. With One UI’s streamlined approach to app management, when a user launches an app, instead of filling the screen with functions that may not be useful at that particular moment, One UI keeps things simple, displaying only the functions and info the user needs to complete their task. This means that, for example, once a user enters a phone number into the dial pad, menu options unrelated to entering a phone number vanish, and new options to create a contact or start a video call appear. Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 9 Pie update Easier on your eyes Many tech firms are introducing ways to help reduce eye strain and Samsung is following this growing trend. Samsung has built a customisable Night Mode into One UI which adjusts the screen’s tone, brightness and contrast to offer users a more focused and comfortable viewing experience. Visual comfort is especially important when it’s dark, which is why Samsung built a customisable Night Mode into One UI. Easily accessible and incorporated across the entire interface, Night Mode, once enabled, adjusts the screen’s tone, brightness and contrast to offer users a more focused and comfortable viewing experience. Samsung: Major 'One UI' upgrade teased<doc-sep>
Android Pie has been in beta for the Samsung Galaxy S9 for the past few weeks. Just ahead of Christmas, though, it seems Samsung has launched the rollout of the stable version of Pie just a bit earlier than expected. First spotted by SamMobile, Samsung has apparently launched the rollout of the stable version of its Android Pie update for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. This official update isn’t all that different from the beta, bringing along with it Google’s various changes such as Adaptive Battery. Most importantly, though, it brings Samsung’s overhauled One UI design language. Notably, Samsung originally said that this update wouldn’t arrive on its devices until January of 2019. While we’re barely a week out from the New Year, it’s impressive to see the company delivering on the promised update earlier than expected. Granted, that does come with a caveat. So far, the rollout is restricted to just a handful of regions. This includes Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. Presumably, the update will be heading to more regions including the United States within the next couple of days. The Note 9 will also likely follow closely behind with its own official update. To check for an update on your device, head to Settings > Software Update > Download updates manually. More on Samsung Android Pie: Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: