Samsung is finally adding one of Android’s most basic quality-of-life features to Galaxy phones.
With One UI 9, Galaxy users can now display their internet speed directly in the status bar. This makes it easier to keep an eye on network performance without opening a separate app or digging through settings.
It’s a feature that has long been available on many Android devices from brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus and Realme, making its absence on Samsung phones all the more surprising. Now, it looks like Samsung is finally closing that gap.
The feature arrives through an updated version of Samsung’s QuickStar module within the Good Lock customisation suite. Once enabled, a small indicator appears in the status bar showing real-time network speeds while you browse, stream or download content.
While it may seem like a minor addition, it’s one that power users have been requesting for years. A live network speed indicator can be particularly useful when troubleshooting slow connections. It is also useful when checking download activity or simply confirming that your mobile data is actually doing what it should.
The update appears to include another notable change, too. Samsung has added a new toggle that lets users disable the Now Bar. The Now Bar is the company’s live activity-style feature that surfaces information such as timers, voice recordings and ongoing calls on the lock screen.
These additions form part of the wider One UI 9 update, which is currently being tested on Galaxy S26 devices. Samsung is also preparing to bring the software to older Galaxy flagships, but a broader rollout timeline has yet to be confirmed.
Beyond the new status bar indicator, One UI 9 is expected to introduce several other upgrades. These include a redesigned call log, more customisation options for the Quick Panel and further improvements to Samsung DeX.
The network speed indicator might not be the flashiest feature in One UI 9. However, for many Galaxy owners, it could end up being one of the most useful.
