Last updated: October 29th, 2026 at 15:44 UTC+01:00


Galaxy A16, Galaxy A35 get One UI 9.0 update in the US

Based on Android 17, the new software provides more UI customization options and new features to enhance convenience, productivity, and accessibility.

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TL;DR

  • Samsung has started rolling out One UI 9.0 to the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A35 in the US.
  • The updates are firmware A166USQUAEZJ5 and A356USQUCEZJ2 and can be checked for in Settings > Software update.
  • One UI 9.0 adds more Quick Panel customization, a location privacy indicator, a Warranty and care menu, and improvements to DeX, Notes, and accessibility.

Samsung has released its latest custom Android interface, One UI 9.0, to many smartphones. Two of those devices are the Galaxy A16 and the Galaxy A35. However, the brand hadn't made the new software available for these phones in the US. That's changing today.

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy A16 and the Galaxy A35 units in the US. These updates offer One UI 9.0. Based on Android 17, it offers more UI customization options and a ton of new features, which we will discuss in a moment.

The updates for the Galaxy A16 and the Galaxy A35 in the US, bringing One UI 9.0, carry firmware versions A166USQUAEZJ5 and A356USQUCEZJ2, respectively. You can get them by going to Settings > Software update > Check for updates.

As for the changes and upgrades the new software brings, you get more Quick Panel customization options, a location privacy indicator, a Warranty and care menu in Settings, and enhancements to Samsung DeX, Samsung Notes, and accessibility features.