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Exploring One UI 5.0 Modes and Routines menu in Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 13)
One UI 5.0 has some notable advancements for the Samsung Settings app. Previously, we explored the Connected devices menu of the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone running One UI 5.0 beta, now it’s time to take a dive into “Modes and Routines“.
The Modes and Routines menu is a new addition to Galaxy Settings, which replaces the Bixby Routines option in the Advanced feature section. It lets you add a variety of modes and routines to provide you with more personalized experiences.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Modes and Routines: One UI 5.0
The features you use for your morning routine to wake you up and energize you may not be the same as the features that keep you focused during the whole workday. Therefore, One UI 5.0 brings you Modes and Routines that you can customize to adjust settings for different scenes.
When you open the One UI 5.0 Modes and Routines menu, you will see it divided into two parts, such as “Modes” and “Routines”.
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Modes:
Modes let you customize settings for different parts of your life. Samsung has pre-set some modes that you can activate and edit with ease after answering some simple questions. These can help customers focus on what matters the most through simple automation. The pre-set modes include:
- Sleep
- Driving
- Exercise
- Relax
- Work
Simply tap on any of the desired options, turn it on, and you can customize it according to your needs. If the pre-set modes are not enough for you, you can add more by tapping the “Add mode” option.
Routines:
With Routines, you can trigger a sequence of actions on your device based on your activity to navigate your daily habit. Here, you can add your home, work, and other places to activate routines at just the right time.
For example, if you like to listen to music at a particular time, you can set starting and the ending time, so the music will automatically start and stop playing at that time. You can follow the same for other tasks.
When you get to work in the morning, this feature can mute notification sounds and turn on Wi-Fi. Or, when you’re going to sleep, it can lower your screen’s brightness level.
I know that we all are waiting for the One UI 7.0 update, be it beta or stable, anything. It looks like we might receive some updates, not directly related to One UI 7.0, but related to Android 15, on which Samsung’s next custom skin will be based.
Google has confirmed and is going to start the rollout of the stable Android 15 update, reported across different tech news blogs and social media posts, including accidental confirmations from Google itself on the official blog, which is now retracted. Starting today, the update will gradually become available to all eligible devices across different networks worldwide over the next week.
Well, moving from Android 15, what about the One UI 7.0 – Can we get the early beta program? Let me answer this question below.
According to official announcements, Samsung plans to launch the One UI 7.0 beta program towards the end of 2024. The company hasn’t confirmed an exact date or month, just indicating it’ll be sometime at the year’s end.
Despite what was initially planned for the release schedule, it’s still possible that the One UI 7.0 beta program might launch sooner than expected. Typically, Samsung takes some time after the release of a stable Android version to customize its latest One UI version for the new update. If Samsung sticks to its usual schedule, we could expect a One UI 7.0 beta program announcement soon.
Keep in mind that Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed that the One UI 7.0 beta program will launch simultaneously with the Android 15 rollout.
Samsung Motion Clipper feature allows Galaxy users to create fun animated GIFs and stickers from their photos. It’s a great way to make photos or videos more engaging for social media or messaging. Introduced with One UI 6.1.1, the Motion Clipper feature is now available on many Samsung phones and tablets.
Motion Clipper
Motion Clipper is a simple yet powerful feature that lets you add motion and creativity to your photos. The feature enhances your photos by letting you select a specific part of a Motion Photo and turn it into a GIF or sticker. This is especially useful for capturing a fun moment or highlighting a specific action in your images.
This feature is an amazing tool for personalizing your images before sharing them on messaging apps or social media platforms.
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How to use it?
You can easily use the Motion Clipper on your Galaxy device. Just need to open a motion photo in your Gallery app, and long-press on the person or object you want to select. This lets you create a GIF or sticker from that specific part of the photo.
If your motion photo has several objects, you can pick only the one you want to ensure your GIF is just right. With the help of Galaxy Enhance-X, you can choose the frames per second (fps) and resolution.
Eligible Samsung Devices
Motion Clipper feature is now compatible with several Samsung phones and tablets that run on One UI 6.1.1. Here’s a list of the devices that support this feature:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Several Samsung users can enjoy the Motion Clipper feature. With just a few taps, you can turn your favorite moments into lively GIFs and stickers. So, if you own one of the supported Samsung devices, why not give Motion Clipper a try? Start creating GIFs today instead of downloading the same ones.
Galaxy S24’s AI Camera Shift feature now available on these Samsung devices
Samsung Galaxy users are eagerly waiting for the rollout of One UI 7, the next iteration of Samsung’s custom interface built on Android 15. Known for enhancing user experience with each update, Samsung’s One UI has become a hallmark of innovation and user-centric design in the smartphone industry.
With rumors and expectations increasing daily, we looked into the details surrounding the release of One UI 7, exploring when users can expect to get their hands on the beta version and when the stable update might finally land on their devices.
This article will tell you the possible timeline, features to look forward to, and which devices might be first in line for this major software update. Based on information from various sources, here’s what we know about the One UI 7 release:
Samsung One UI 7.0 Beta Release Date:
Samsung has announced that the One UI 7.0 beta will be available to developers before the end of 2024. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the beta will not be restricted to just developers; a public beta will also be available, although exact dates haven’t been specified, most likely in December 2024.
Samsung One UI. 7.0 Stable Release Date:
The stable version of One UI 7 is expected to launch next year, most likely alongside the release of the Galaxy S25 series. This indicates that users might have to wait until early 2025 for a stable update on their devices.
Therefore, if you’re looking to try out One UI 7, keep an eye out for announcements regarding the public beta towards the end of 2024. For the stable version, expect it to be rolled out with or shortly after the launch of Samsung’s next flagship phone series in 2025.
The Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 7 update include:
- Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S21 (including FE devices).
- Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5, Fold 4, Flip 4, Fold 3, Flip 3.
- Galaxy A Series: Galaxy A73, A55, A54, A53, A35, A34, A33, A25, A24, A23, A15, A14, A05, A05s.
- Galaxy M Series: Galaxy M55, M54, M53, M35, M34, M33, M15.
- Galaxy F Series: Galaxy F55, F54, F34, F15.
- Galaxy Tab Series: Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, Ultra, FE, FE+, Tab S8, S8+, Ultra, Tab A9, A9+, Tab S6 Lite (2024).
NOTE: This list is prepared based on Samsung’s software update policy and the devices that launched with Android 13 or later, which are generally guaranteed to receive further updates including One UI 7. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date list, always refer to Samsung’s official announcements or their software update policy details around the time of the update’s release.
Why Samsung has delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program?
Samsung aims to ensure that the One UI 7.0 update is as stable as possible before starting the One UI 7.0 beta program. This focus on stability might be in response to previous updates where users experienced issues like battery drain, animation lag, and overheating. By carefully testing the alpha build internally, Samsung intends to minimize bugs in the beta version, providing a smoother experience for participants.
According to serious discussions on social media and within Samsung’s official community, the One UI 7.0 is expected to introduce significant design changes, new functionalities like a revamped camera UI, support for satellite connectivity, and enhancements to the user interface, including a possible split notification panel. These require additional time for development and integration.