Samsung seems to be adding a very useful feature for power users to the upcoming One UI update for Samsung smartphones. Based on reports showcasing the new features found in the One UI 9 beta, currently available on Galaxy S26 devices, Samsung appears to be adding an option to enable a “network speed” indicator using one of the modules found in Samsung’s Good Lock app – a useful customization tool found on Galaxy devices. The arrival of the new network speedometer was first spotted by SammyGuru, who reported on its addition to One UI 9 in June.
Although the feature is apparently available on third-party services, this is the first time anyone has seen it appear as a more native solution directly within the phone’s software. Of course, it’s important to note that Good Lock, although owned and developed by Samsung, is not actually part of the Galaxy’s default settings. You still need to download it to access the QuickStar module, which allows you to enable or disable different indicators on your phone’s status bar, including mobile data signal, alarm icon, volume indicator, etc.
When enabled, the network speed indicator appears next to the phone’s mobile or Wi-Fi signal icon in the status bar. Here you can see how fast the Internet connection is working, both for mobile and standard Internet connections. It’s a welcome addition, especially for power Android users who like to know exactly how well their phone is handling its functions.
Other additions added to QuickStar
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However, Samsung doesn’t stop there with QuickStar’s additional settings. In One UI 9, Galaxy users will also be able to disable Samsung’s Now Bar by enabling a new feature called Ongoing Chip. The current description for this toggle literally says “Continuous chip activity,” according to images shared in Android Authority reports, although it’s possible that any of the terms here could change during the One UI 9 beta.
It’s also entirely possible that Samsung will eventually bring this feature to Galaxy devices outside of Good Lock and QuickStar; however, it makes sense that it would be available in this particular customization tool. One UI 9 is based on Google’s Android 17, which has yet to be officially released even for the Google Pixel line of smartphones, although several are expected to receive the latest Android update. The One UI 9 beta is currently only available to Galaxy S26 users, but Samsung is expected to release it to more Galaxy devices in the coming days or weeks.
