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Samsung One UI 4.0 Features: User Interface, Customization, Android 12 Privacy and more!

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Exploring Samsung One UI 4.0 Features on the web? Now, the time has arrived to focus your eagle eyes on this article, which takes you on a ride of brand new features and changes that have been introduced along with Samsung’s Android 12 update — One UI 4.0.

No doubt, Samsung’s One UI 4.0 is based on Google’s Android 12 operating system and brings a bunch of new features, thanks to Beta Operation Manager for bringing the full official changelog months ahead of the stable release. Now, we’re going to jump to One UI 4.0 Features without doing a discussion on other matters!

Samsung One UI 4.0 Features

Published on November 15, Samsung Newsroom post regarding the One UI 4.0 brings details about a handful of features and added privacy functions inspired by Android 12. Meanwhile, the consumers are rapidly finding changes in every spot of their phone after upgrading One UI 4.0.

One UI: Samsung’s proprietary user interface based on the Android operating system features a unified mobile experience to Galaxy smartphones through simplified and streamlined interactions and a clean and elegant design.

1. Customization capabilities

Samsung claims One UI 4.0 members will be able to experience massive customization capabilities and privacy controls that empower them to design their ideal mobile experience.

2. Customization options

Samsung One UI 4.0 introduces impressive customization options at every turn. Moreover, lots of themes allow consumers to quickly adjust the look and functionality of their Galaxy smartphones, thanks to home screens, icons, notifications, and wallpapers configuration tools.

Samsung One UI 4 Beta

3. Upgraded Widgets

The 4.0 version of Samsung One UI offers redesigned, upgraded widgets in order to enable deep customization, from visibility to appearance. Besides, you will also get useful access to a big and diverse array of emojis, for effortlessly navigate your options to enjoy richer communication experiences.

Samsung One UI 4 Beta

4. Privacy Dashboard, courtesy of Google

Aside from radical design changes, Google focussed on big privacy improvements and added more useful privacy features for the consumers. Following Google, Samsung adopted all the Android 12’s privacy changes and features for its Galaxy consumers that are coming with the One UI 4.0.

4.1 Privacy upgrades

Samsung said the brand new One UI version highlights enhanced privacy and protection functions for users to understand exactly how their data are being used to customize their settings.

4.2 Indicators

You may have known of the Android 12’s most discussed upgrade, commonly known as Indicators. Yes, Samsung is also bringing the same treatment to the Galaxy devices with its One UI 4 update.  Indicators alert users to app camera and microphone usage, so they can instantly disable permissions if they don’t want to grant access.

Samsung One UI 4 Beta

4.3 Permissions history

When it comes to permissions for applications, Google added a new privacy dashboard where users can view their permissions history from the last seven days, not just the Android 11-like last 24 hours. In addition, you can also check the current data usage of both their permissions and their apps.

Samsung One UI 4 Beta

5. Labs

With One UI 4.0, Samsung has impressively upgraded the Labs functions which were debuted alongside the One UI 3.x versions. Now, you can try the experimental features such as Multi-window for all apps. This new tool lets all apps open in pop-up view or split-screen, even without having compatibility to do so.

6. Performance and animations

Specifically, Samsung One UI 4 based on Android 12 brings noticeable upgrades to the Exynos 2100 powered Galaxy S21 series devices when it comes to performance and smoothness of animations. However, there’s no new feature added for the home screen as of now with One UI 4.0.

7. UI changes for Camera

In the stock Camera application, the One UI 4.0 highlights no major upgrades, which Samsung has reduced an icon from the very first appearance.

8. Android 12 Easter Egg

Easter Egg is a hidden feature in the Android OS that can be accessed by performing some specific steps in the settings menu. With the One UI 4, Samsung obviously used the Android 12’s Easter Egg, which can be activated by turning the clock time to 12.

9. Re-imagined Widgets View

Compared to the One UI 3.1, the One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 packs a significantly improved Widgets View in which consumers can now pick up their preferred widgets from big squarish-formed shapes instead of the older list view.

10. Home screen

When it comes to the smartphone’s Home Screen, consumers want full access to customize it as they want and a collection of useful features. By further improving the experiences, Samsung embedded a new feature called Add media page to Home screen in which you can choose between Samsung Free and Google Discover.

Samsung One UI 4.0 Features

11. New Charging Animation

As Samsung offering several customization features, the charging animation is not left behind. After upgrading the One UI 4.0 of your S21, whenever you connect your phone to the charger, you will be surprised with an excellent charging animation. Check it out below.

12. Private Compute Core

The newly added Private Compute Core menu brings three new options in which the first one lets you know more about Device learning such as getting suggestions based on the people, apps and content you interact with.

The 2nd one lets you enable or disable Keyboard suggestions in the keyboard suggestion strip such as smart reply and quick paste. And the 3rd one enables consumers to clear all data stored by Android system intelligence in three ways – Last hour, Last 24 hour and All time.

13. Precise location

With the MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi introduced a massive privacy protection feature for Chinese consumers that is now ready to make its entry on Samsung Galaxies. The Korean tech giant calling it precise location and when the toggle is off, apps can access your approximate location instead of exact.

14. Revamped Device care UI

One UI 3 introduced an improved Device care experience with the Android 11 update last year. And now, Samsung has further revamped it yet again with One UI 4 based on Android 12. Meanwhile, you can see some minor color changes and tweaks on the buttons and toggles.

15. Samsung/Google Messages like vacant space for menus

Samsung Galaxy S21 series comes with Google Messages as its default messaging application instead of Samsung’s native Messages service. Both Samsung Messages and Google Messages feature a vacant space in the header which shows the title content in big fonts.

Following the same, the company has further expanded this minor UI change for the Default apps menu. We can expect, the stable Android 12-based One UI 4 update will bring more improvements and the same cards for more spots.

16. Quick Samsung Keyboard settings icons

Whenever the user heads to input content to the phone, Keyboard comes first. To offer a better typing experience, Samsung did minor changes to the top settings shortcuts of the keyboard application as the icons are showing inside a circular shape.

17. Additional user interface changes

Aside from the above-mentioned features and changes, Samsung also bringing some minor tweaks in the user interface with its Android 12-based One UI 4 update. You can see their video clips below.

17.1 New Brightness Control Bar

17.2 New Loading Animation

17.3 New PIP Mode Animation

In case you missed it!

Samsung One UI 4 Android 12 Eligible Devices

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James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Samsung One UI 7 set to fix the biggest problems that Galaxy users have

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Samsung is always pushing forward with new and better ways to use Android through One UI, and it is not stopping with One UI 7.0. Samsung Galaxy users have frequently criticized the One UI for its less-than-ideal animations, which contributed to a laggy experience.

However, with the upcoming One UI 7 update, Samsung is addressing these concerns by revamping the animation system. This update aims to enhance the fluidity of the user interface, making interactions more seamless and akin to the high standards set by competitors.

The focus on animation improvements in One UI 7 is part of Samsung’s effort to refine the user experience, responding directly to user feedback and striving to match or exceed the animation quality seen in other premium devices.

We now have some real inside details about the One UI 7.0, courtesy of @SamsonSirJi. Based on the shared information, here’s what we know about the One UI 7.0:

The newest One UI 7.0 beta build, which was completed on October 31, 2024, shows Samsung is working hard to make its software better. Even though it’s not perfect, it’s a big improvement.

From the discussion, during the beta build development, one of the first issues encountered was related to battery performance. In my beta testing experience with past One UI updates, such as 6.0, we’ve seen similar battery performance issues during the initial beta release. It’s common for new UI layers to have some initial inefficiencies, but Samsung usually addresses these swiftly in subsequent builds.

The second issue during beta development is financial apps often lag in updates due to security concerns. This isn’t new; we saw similar issues with the transition from One UI 5.0 to 6.0, where banking apps needed updates to work seamlessly with the new security features.

Now heading to the important segment, the Animation Smoothness of One UI 7.0:

Samsung has focused on making the animations smooth. If you’ve ever used a Galaxy device, you’ll notice how One UI has traditionally lagged behind iOS in terms of animation fluidity. With One UI 7.0, the gap in animation fluidity is closing, arguably now matching the level seen in competitors. The animations on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, for instance, are as smooth as those on any premium device, proving how powerful Samsung’s tech is.

There could be some performance differences between the flagship and mid-range phones due to internal hardware. It’s no secret that flagship models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra will have better performance with One UI 7.0. This has been the case with every major update; the high-end hardware of flagships allows for smoother animations and faster UI interactions. Mid-range phones will still get the update but won’t match the fluidity due to less powerful specs.

Contrary to some rumors, Samsung One UI 7.0 isn’t just copying animations from Apple’s iOS. The developer team was explicitly instructed to create something unique, this fits with how Samsung has always tried to make their phones’ screens and menus look different from others

Samsung works hard to make One UI better every time. The company cares about how things look and how well they work every day. It makes sure the screen moves smoothly and that all phones, no matter if they’re old or new, work great with the update.

Disclaimer

The insights provided here are based on discussions with Samsung insiders, specifically through @SamsonSirJi, who has a reliable track record of leaking accurate information about Samsung updates. He had previously confirmed the early release of the One UI 7.0 beta program, which was later confirmed by another credible tipster Ice Universe. It’s important to note that Samsung hasn’t shared a specific release date for the One UI 7.0 beta program. Based on the available official information, the estimated timeline of the One UI 7.0 beta program is by the end of 2024.

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Samsung retains smartphone lead amid sales dip as Apple grows

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Canalys published their report on the Q3 2024 worldwide smartphone market. The report shows Samsung shipments declined, while Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo grew YoY.

According to the data, Samsung retained the smartphone market crown, shipping 57.5 million phones with 19% market share, however, the shipments dipped 2% year over year.

Apple came second, with shipments posted at 54.5 million units against an 18% market share. The iPhone maker secured a decent growth of 9% YoY during the third quarter.

Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo ranked third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. A recent report revealed that Vivo surpassed Xiaomi and Samsung for the first time in the Indian market in Q3 2024.

Company | Shipments | Market Share | Growth

  • Xiaomi – 42.8 million | 14% | 3%
  • Oppo – 28.6 million | 9% | 8%
  • Vivo – 27.2 million | 9% | 24%

Canalys noted that global smartphone shipments grew 5% year on year in Q3 2024, reaching 309.9 million units, the strongest Q3 performance since 2021, thanks to aggressive launches.

Apple did its best in the third quarter, closing the gap with Samsung. The Galaxy maker maintained its dominance in terms of units shipped, however, Apple was just about to surpass it.

Chinese phone makers continue to eat Samsung and Apple’s market share. After both leaders, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo occupied third to fifth ranks on the Canalys market research chart.

The launch of the iPhone 16 series will be converted into results of the fourth quarter ending December 31. The start of 2025 would come as sweet news for the iPhone maker.

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Samsung hints at shipping Galaxy S25 with 3nm Exynos 2500 chip

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Samsung still wants the Galaxy S25 series to ship with 3nm Exynos 2500. During the earnings call, the company chip arm hinted that Exynos is still in the pipeline, which could possibly power the next-generation Galaxy S series.

There are rumors that the Galaxy S25 series could solely use Snapdragon 8 Elite. Exynos 2500 is Samsung’s dream project that uses a cutting-edge 3nm process. However, a poor yield rate is hurting the company’s growth ambitions.

System LSI is Samsung’s mobile chip arm that produces Exynos chipsets too. The company disclosed that it will focus on supplying SoCs for flagship products of a major consumer. It’s also preparing for the next-gen 2nm products.

Samsung’s chip arm during Q3 earnings call:

The System LSI Business plans to concentrate on supplying SoCs for flagship products of a major customer while preparing for next-generation 2nm products.

Here, System LSI would have been aiming at Samsung Electronics. This is due to Exynos is only used in Samsung’s mid-range and flagship devices. And the “flagship products” term probably refers to Exynos in more than 1 model.

We still assume that something is yet to happen. There would be more turning points in the Galaxy S25 3nm Exynos story. We can only expect credible inputs to appear next month, current scenario tells Snapdragon exclusivity in Galaxy S25.

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