Android 17 has reached U.S. Galaxy S26 phones, but only on T-Mobile so far.
Since Sept. 24, T-Mobile has been pushing One UI 9 and Android 17 to its Galaxy S26 phones. Verizon, AT&T and unlocked owners are still waiting.
The update is about 4,183MB and includes the September 5 security patch. Check Settings, Software update, Download and install.
Samsung began the stable rollout Sept. 16, but the expected Sept. 21 U.S. date passed. Samsung never explained the delay.
My FanCam, editable Now Brief cards, Galaxy AI upgrades, plus Security Brief, Privacy Alerts and Scam Detection.
Other carriers may follow soon, with rumors pointing to early October. Nothing official yet, so keep checking for updates.
One UI 9 Finally Hits the U.S., but Only If Your Galaxy S26 Is on T-Mobile