Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Tab S9 Ultra are the only tablets included in the initial rollout, with no word from Samsung on when other tablets will get the update.
They are also the only tablets that the company says will receive the Galaxy AI features through the One UI 6.1 update. Samsung is reviewing the possibility of bringing Galaxy AI to older flagships, but right now, only flagship phones and tablets launched in 2023 are on the eligibility list.
Europe is the first region to get the Galaxy Tab S9 update. Only the 5G variants are being updated at this time, and it could be a few days before the Wi-Fi variants join the party. However, in some regions, the Wi-Fi variants may receive the update before the 5G variants.
Once the One UI 6.1 update reaches your country/region, you will be able to download it by tapping the Download and install option in the tablet's Settings » Software update menu. There's also the option to upgrade your tablet using firmware available in the SamMobile firmware archive, though you will need a Windows PC for this.
One UI 6.1 is already coming later than we had hoped, but depending on your region, you can expect to wait a few more days for it to arrive on your Tab S9, S9+, or S9 Ultra as these updates are rolled out in phases and gradually expand to all regions.
While we haven't tested One UI 6.1 on a Galaxy Tab S9 at the time of publication, our video showing One UI 6.1 running on a Galaxy Z Fold 5 should give you a good idea of what to expect. You can also read the full One UI 6.1 changelog here to learn about all of its features and improvements.
