Samsung adds network speed indicator in One UI 9 beta

Samsung is adding a long-requested network speed indicator to its Galaxy phones as part of the upcoming One UI 9 software update. The feature, which displays real-time upload and download speeds directly in the status bar, is now available for testing within the One UI 9 beta program.

The indicator is accessible through an updated version of the QuickStar module, part of Samsung's Good Lock customization suite. Once enabled, a small readout appears next to other status bar icons, showing current network speeds whether connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data. The display automatically scales between units like KB/s, MB/s, and GB/s depending on data throughput. This provides users with a live view of network performance, which can be useful for troubleshooting slow connections or monitoring download activity.

The addition addresses a notable omission, as many other Android device manufacturers have included similar built-in indicators for years. Galaxy users previously had to rely on third-party apps or more complex modifications to access this functionality.

Alongside the network speed indicator, the updated QuickStar module introduces a new toggle for the "Now Bar," Samsung's live...