Samsung One UI 9 Adds AI Privacy Alerts for Suspicious App Activity

Samsung's One UI 9 introduces Privacy Alerts, an on-device AI feature that flags excessive location access and unnecessary background permissions. The update has been rolling out since September 16, 2026, but eligible device lists vary by region.

• Privacy Alerts detects apps with excessive precise location access and unnecessary background permissions
• Security Brief surfaces malware warnings and risky permissions in Now Brief
• One UI 9 has been rolling out since September 16, 2026 to Galaxy phones, foldables and tablets
• Compatibility lists differ by region: Galaxy S26+ is in the One UI 9 list but missing from Privacy Alerts documentation