Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta, part of the Galaxy beta program which offers select customers a chance to experience new features available through the Galaxy ecosystem.

Previously known as TouchWiz, Samsung Experience is based on the Android OS and has expanded beyond the user interface to provide Galaxy users with a consistent and seamless experience across all Samsung mobile software, apps and services. This change is in recognition of the increasing suite of unique services Samsung has developed for the Galaxy devices.

Samsung Galaxy S8 in Midnight Black

Samsung Galaxy S8 in Midnight Black

Following Samsung Experience version 8.5, which was released with the Galaxy Note8, Samsung Experience 9.0 is based on the latest version of the operating system built on the Android Oreo UI and UX, and will be available on the next flagship Galaxy device.

Samsung is launching a Samsung Experience 9.0 beta program for select customers. Starting on November 2, 2017, Galaxy S8 and S8+ users based in South Korea, the U.S. and the U.K*. will have the opportunity to preview the upcoming Samsung Experience 9.0 before its official release, with additional rounds of registration.

The beta period will allow Samsung to gather helpful insights and feedback from customers on their first impressions of the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta’s performance** and usability during the testing period*** to develop a more reliable, high-performing software package and provide Galaxy users with an improved and optimized experience.

To apply for the program, users must have an active Samsung Account and meet certain requirements. The Galaxy beta program may be provided via theSamsung Members app or the Samsung+ app for the U.S., which are available through the Google Play store or Galaxy Apps, depending on the user’s country of residence.

* In South Korea, Beta program is available for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users who have a device that is locked to SKT, KT or LG U+.
In the US, the beta will be open to Galaxy S8 and S8+ users who have Sprint or T-Mobile network devices or unlocked versions with the SIMs bought from these carriers.
In the UK, the program is available for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users who have a non-operator-locked device, or have purchased an open market device.
** Since the beta software is not the official version of the interface, unexpected errors may occur.
*** End date of program differs by country and may be subject to change.