Samsung Galaxy Users Hit XML 'Access Denied' Screen on One UI 9 Setup
Affected Galaxy S26, S25 and S24 devices are not truly bricked, and going fully offline has helped some users get past the error.
Some Samsung Galaxy users say their phones get stuck on an XML "Access Denied" screen after installing One UI 9, according to Android Authority. The error shows up during Samsung's post-update setup rather than while the update itself is being installed.
Reports cover devices across the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series and a foldable model.
The affected phones do not appear to be truly bricked, and one workaround has helped some users move past the screen: going fully offline, including turning off Wi-Fi and mobile data.
What users can try
Disconnecting from all networks appears to be the step that has worked for those who reported the problem, rather than any reset or recovery procedure.
Samsung has not issued a public statement on the matter in the reports reviewed.
Quick answers
Is my Galaxy phone bricked after the One UI 9 "Access Denied" error?
The affected phones do not appear to be truly bricked, according to reports. The screen appears during Samsung's post-update setup.
How do I get past the XML "Access Denied" screen on One UI 9?
Going fully offline, including disabling Wi-Fi and mobile data, has helped some users get past the error.
Which Galaxy models are affected?
Reports include devices from the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series and a foldable model.