Oct 23, 2026•1 min read
One UI 9 battery drain reported on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Early reports show isolated One UI 9 battery drain on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though most users appear unaffected following the October update.
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Early reports show isolated One UI 9 battery drain on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though most users appear unaffected following the October update.
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