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Samsung is working on bringing more features to Now Bar in One UI 8. This included a new Do Not Disturb pill and ongoing call. It's unclear as to if the DND pill will always show up in the Now Bar or when enabled, probably the latter. However, like Live alerts on Pixels and OnePlus devices, the ongoing call pill in Now Bar should help you keep track of the total time spent on the call.
One UI 7 Stable Update Now Rolling Out to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Anshuman Jain
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now receiving the stable One UI 7 update, bringing Android 15 and a revamped interface with fresh icons, redesigned quick settings, and the Now bar. The update is available for download on the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra devices, with a second batch expected to roll out soon.
Wait Is Almost Over: Samsung Will Begin One UI 7 Rollout on April 7
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung has announced that One UI 7 will roll out on April 7th. The update will first be available on the Galaxy S24 series, followed by other eligible devices. It includes changes like updated visuals, redesigned camera UI, and improved AI capabilities.
One UI 7 Beta is live for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users in Korea, US, and India, coming in at a whopping 5 GB. The update should show up on your device as soon as you enroll in the Beta program on the Samsung Members app. So far, there have been no reports of phones acting funny after the update, so you can install the update worry-free. Do hurry because there are usually limited slots in Beta, as we witnessed with One UI 7 Beta on the Galaxy S24 series.
After months of anticipation and fuss around One UI 7's release date, Samsung has finally revealed that it will be releasing the update in April. Although the Korean giant did not reveal a release date, it's a sigh of release for Samsung users who have been waiting for the update, for what seems like an eternity. Samsung has also stated in a press release that One UI 7 Beta will be expanding to more devices soon, including mid-range devices like the Galaxy A55. The update is already rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in India, Korea, the UK, and the US.
One UI 7 Delay: Samsung Risks Alienating Loyal Users for Galaxy S25 Sales
Abubakar Mohammed
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The decision to delay One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series (reportedly) has already fanned disdain among fans, and Samsung's “reasons” aren't helping. The update could be pushed to April for Galaxy S24 series. While the company hasn't directly acknowledged it, it did say the delay is to make One UI 7 much more stable. However, users believe it is to upsell the newly-launched Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung's One UI 7 includes a hidden option that helps to group together all the less important and unnecessary alerts in one, and it is called Filter notifications. To use this feature, head over to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Filter notifications.
To increase the battery longevity of your phone, you can set a charging limit to your Samsung smartphone. This can be done from the settings app, just head to Battery > Battery protection and set it to Maximum.
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has added some new home screen customization options within their devices. One them includes the option to hide app labels which appear under them. This helps to create a clean and minimal looking home screen setup. We have discussed where to find this option and use it to hide app labels in this read.
The Now bar is the new Dynamic Island like feature that is a part of the One UI 7 update. It shows the live status of ongoing activities on the lock screen. However, some folks could find it obtrusive which is why we have discusses the steps to disable this feature on Samsung smartphones in this guide.
How to Switch to Vertical App Drawer in One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung has finally added an option to change to a vertical scrolling app drawer in the One UI 7 update, and it can be easily done through the three dot menu in the search bar of the app drawer itself. In this guide, we have laid out the process in an easily digestable manner so that you can also enjoy the new modern layout.
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has introduced a new quick settings panel that is divided into two pages. One shows all your notifications, while the other is reserved for quick settings and toggles. While the new layout is better for readability, many would prefer to go back to the older look and that is why we will discuss how to change it in this read.
Samsung's latest update One UI 7 offers a slew of customization features. Among them is the ability to tweak the look and feel of your Samsung phone's lock screen. You can apply different wallpaper effects, add new clock styles, get new widgets, and replace lock-screen shortcuts. In this read, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to give your One UI lock screen the desired makeover.
One UI 7 is the latest software skin from Samsung that brings the new flavor of Android along with some drastic changes to the interface. Like new icons, customization options, features like the Now bar, further AI enhancements and more. We have discussed about all these in this review of One UI 7.
Unpacked 2025: Samsung One UI 7 Goes Official with Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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Samsung has finally announced One UI 7 for Galaxy S24 series and all the eligible devices. The Galaxy S25 series is officially the first set of devices to come preloaded with One UI 7 out of the box. The update brings tons of new features and improvements, including the new Galaxy AI, smoother animations, and an improved overall UI.
The One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, will soon be available for Samsung devices. The new update brings significant changes to Notifications, Quick Settings, Lock screen, AI, and more. Eligible devices include Samsung smartphones and tablets released within the last two years, particularly the S and Z series, as well as select A and M series models.
Samsung's Good Lock app will become available worldwide with the One UI 7 update, and also going to be accessible through the Google Play Store. The app will receive a facelift for improved usability, including a new 'My Page' section and filter for sorting features. New functionality will also be added to existing modules.
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
There are two ways to downgrade from One UI 7 Beta - using ODIN if you manually flashed it or using Smart Switch if you installed it via Samsung Members. The former requires a bit of patience and careful treading whereas the latter is fairly easy.
One UI 7 Beta is now available on Galaxy S24 series and there are two ways to install the same. The first method involves installing the Samsung Members app and registering for Beta, while the other is to manually flash the device using ADB. Here's how to do both.
Samsung has released the first build of OneUI 7 Beta which is based on Android for their Galaxy S24 series of devices, and based upon that, we have created a list of all the new changes coming with this new upgrade. It includes redesigned app icons, quick settings, notification panel, camera app and more.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung’s Official Website Lists One UI 7 Features; Here are the Details
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung's Spanish website has given us a good look at some of the new features that are coming to the One UI 7 update ahead of its official announcement. These new additions include refreshed icons, lock screen and live activities, and a bunch of new AI features.
Samsung may release the first beta of its upcoming One UI 7 on November 21. The company has scheduled the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) Korea 2024 on this date, and we can expect the One UI 7 Beta to hit the first of the eligible devices.
One UI 7 Hands-on Video Gives Us a Closer Look at All-New Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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A YouTube channel has uploaded a hands-on video of what seems like a demo S24 Ultra made to showcase a One UI 7 build. It gives us a brief look at some of the features and UI elements; some already known and some new. Here's One UI 7 in action.
Samsung One UI 7 Set to Release Next Year, Alongside Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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Samsung announced at the Developers Conference 2024 that One UI 7 will officially launch in 2025, following a Beta release this year. The first device to get the One UI 7 treatment would be none other than the upcoming S25 series, and other Samsung phones will soon follow.
Samsung's latest One UI 6.0 update packs a host of changes and given how large the company's smartphone portfolio is, it could be hard to determine which phones will be getting the update. The update is already rolling out to S23 series users and here are the rest of the eligible devices.
Samsung Releases One UI 6.0 Beta in India
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Samsung Rolls out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 Developer Beta
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