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One UI 2 Feature Recap: New Dark Mode
One UI 2.1 and 2.5 comes with a lot of new features that improve the system performance and user experience with the changes made in the UI and UX.
These two versions of One UI also includes the new Dark Mode. This feature is out in Samsung smartphones for quite a time and with One UI 2, it got further improvements.
The Dark Mode in One UI 2 enhances image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments. Also, you can darken wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.
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How to enable Dark Mode:
- Go to Settings, tap Display for the following options:
- Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).
- Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
- Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
- Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule.
- Apply to wallpaper: Apply Dark mode settings to the wallpaper when it is active.
- Adaptive color filter: Turn on the Blue light filter automatically between sunset and sunrise to reduce eye strain.
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Samsung One UI 6 Watch update could be here soon
Samsung hasn’t yet dropped the Stable One UI 6 Watch update for Galaxy smartwatch users. Two weeks ago, Beta Program participants switched to the Stable version through an incremental firmware update.
The Stable One UI 6 Watch update is almost ready to be rolled out to Samsung smartwatch users. The major upgrade will bring a new Wear OS 5 operating system, offering performance and battery life improvements.
Recently, Samsung released a new Health app update with version 6.28.6.003. The latest build introduces new features for older Wear OS Galaxy smartwatch owners debuted with the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra.
The changelog shows that Samsung’s Wear OS watch models add new and advanced health monitoring features like Energy Score and AGEs index. The former helps you to improve your wellness, while the latter indicates your metabolic health.
Samsung keeps updating Galaxy’s Health app regularly. The recent rollout is also a routine distribution but comes at an important time. The development suggests Samsung is in the final phase of kicking off the Stable One UI 6 Watch update.
The company concluded the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program around two weeks ago. The Program was live in the United States and South Korea. Beta Participants received a minor build, switching the Beta firmware to Stable.
Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 series models are eligible for the major update. Samsung hasn’t updated these watches in the past few months, probably due to the testing of the One UI 6 Watch upgrade.
Via – SamMobile
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Samsung One UI 7 will provide extra security with advanced Auto Blocker feature
Samsung is set to launch the One UI 7 Beta Program later this year, with the stable version expected to roll out in 2025. While several rumors and leaks have already hinted at new features, new official information has now confirmed that One UI 7 will bring stronger security to Galaxy devices with an advanced Auto Blocker feature.
One UI 7 will introduce a new “Maximum restrictions” mode to Auto Blocker feature, which is designed to provide extra protection for users who prioritize security. This new feature has been spotted in the changelog of the Samsung Auto Blocker 1.1.00.28 update.
Advanced Auto Blocker Feature
The “Maximum restrictions” mode of Auto Blocker adds extra layers of security by limiting certain functions on your phone. When Auto Blocker is activated, it will block USB connections except for charging. This means that no other devices can access your phone via USB, which helps keep your data safe if someone physically handles your device.
In addition, the feature will prevent your phone from connecting to 2G networks and stop it from automatically reconnecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks to further reduce the risk of data theft or cyberattacks.
Aside from this, the maximum restrictions option also disables some Samsung apps, like Samsung Messages and Gallery, and prevents the activation of device admin apps or work profiles. These changes help protect your phone from malware or unauthorized users who might try to access your data.
Samsung boosts Auto Blocker with new ‘Maximum Restrictions’ feature
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Samsung Android 16 Beta: Could June 2025 be the big reveal?
Galaxy smartphone users eagerly await the One UI 7 Beta Program to kick off. Meanwhile, there’s a chance that Samsung won’t make Galaxy users wait much for the Android 16 Beta (possibly One UI 8) next year.
Google confirmed the next OS will launch sooner than expected. In a recent development, AndroidHeadlines revealed a possible release date of Android 16, making us with an early One UI 8 Beta from Samsung next year.
Sources confirmed to the outlet that the Android 16 will debut on June 3, 2025. The release date suggests a 4-month early arrival than this year’s rollout. Google didn’t open Android 15 distribution until October 15 this year.
Samsung Android 16 Beta in June 2025?
Samsung opened its One UI Beta around the official release of Android every year. Things are not the same this year as the company has made some major changes in its One UI Beta Program and software development strategy.
One UI 7 reportedly brings major design changes and animation improvements. This would have led Samsung to invest additional time in the testing. However, the next iteration is unlikely to debut any major interface overhaul.
If Samsung returns to its track, we could get Galaxy’s Android 16 Beta around June 2025. The Stable Android 16 release could take place by the end of Q2. Following the AOSP submission, Galaxy’s One UI Beta could come out.
Why is Android 16 landing early?
Google aims, Android vendors to adopt the new version on their latest flagships. Chinese vendors introduce their new phones in the fourth quarter. This way, some of them miss out on running the latest OS from day one.
This year’s Pixel 9 series debuted with Android 14, rather than the latest Android 15. As the next version is set to launch early, the Pixel 10 series will run the latest OS out of the box. Samsung could also consider shipping new foldables with a new OS.