diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index e2251ece..e8c5d070 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 
 - Fixed the embedded AIUI chat page painting a second background and dark scrim over Archy’s dashboard background.
 - Embedded AIUI now stays transparent so the dashboard background appears once.
+- AIUI background fixes are now included reliably in OTA updates and fresh installations.
 
 ## v1.8.18-alpha (2026-09-18)
 
diff --git a/neode-ui/src/views/settings/AccountInfoSection.vue b/neode-ui/src/views/settings/AccountInfoSection.vue
index 3ec08ee3..ceedebe2 100644
--- a/neode-ui/src/views/settings/AccountInfoSection.vue
+++ b/neode-ui/src/views/settings/AccountInfoSection.vue
@@ -371,6 +371,7 @@ init()
                 <div class="space-y-3 text-sm text-white/80 pl-3 border-l border-white/10">
                   <p>Fixed the embedded AIUI chat page painting a second background and dark scrim over Archy’s dashboard background.</p>
                   <p>Embedded AIUI now stays transparent so the dashboard background appears once.</p>
+                  <p>AIUI background fixes are now included reliably in OTA updates and fresh installations.</p>
                 </div>
               </div>
               <!-- v1.8.18-alpha -->