Samsung One UI 7 update brings new features and some exciting changes, including a vertical app drawer and options for customization. In addition, Samsung has added a “Secured by Knox” watermark to the app drawer and it stays there all the time.

In One UI 7, the “Secured by Knox” watermark appears in the bottom-right corner of the app drawer, just above the search bar on your Galaxy phone. This can be distracting for users, and it also causes the last app icon in the drawer to be partially hidden behind the watermark.

The watermark is related to Samsung Knox, the security system designed to keep your data and apps safe. But the issue is that the watermark doesn’t seem to have any clear function. It doesn’t look like it’s adding much value to the user experience, especially since Samsung didn’t include this in earlier versions of One UI.

Unlike other features in One UI 7, this watermark can’t be removed. This is causing frustration among many users who prefer a cleaner, simpler look for their devices.

Though this is just the first beta version of One UI 7, and things could change before the final release. Hopefully, Samsung will allow users to disable it.

Aside from this, Samsung is offering advanced security and privacy features for Galaxy devices with One UI 7. It enhances advances Knox Matrix, Theft Protection, Auto Blocker and more enabling higher device safety.

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There’s a weird bug in One UI 7 Beta’s lock screen blur engine. Samsung has recently started the Public Beta Program and released the first Beta. While performance is decent, the lock screen issue needs to be fixed in the next Beta build.

IceUniverse is on a mission to help Samsung evolve the latest iteration of One UI. Recently, the tipster posted a screenshot, showcasing the bug in the blur engine of the lock screen in Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta software.

The lock screen brings a cool Now Bar feature and stunning widgets. The blur control is comparable to Apple’s iOS 18 operating system. Meanwhile, Samsung seemingly overlooked optimizing the blur system for the lock screen notification aspect.

As you can see in the screenshot below, the notification that appears on the lock screen has a nearly transparent overlay. It’s a whitish card that has the same shape as the primary notifications window but lacks proper blur application.

The card seems to have entirely skipped the blur application and the transparent white overlay differentiating the notifications from the lock screen wallpaper. It looks quite weird but it will be addressed in the second Beta firmware.

One UI 7 Lock Screen Notification Blur | Image: IceUniverse

One UI 7 Beta Now Bar

Samsung’s Android 15 software is loaded with cool new features and UI tweaks. The Now Bar is a unique addition that makes it easier to operate running apps and services right from the lock screen on your Galaxy.

It’s not a static function but it packs dynamic optimization capabilities. It expands to a large card on the lock screen and when impended, it takes little space between the two lock screen shortcuts at the bottom of the screen.

Here’s a detailed post on the Now Bar, which you can access here.

Samsung recently opened the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series in limited countries. Now, the company is planning to expand this program to more Galaxy devices. A piece of new information suggests that One UI 7 development is progressing for the Galaxy S21 series.

A reliable tipster has spotted the first One UI 7 internal testing build, G998BXXUEHXL2, for the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This internal test build indicates that Samsung is actively working on One UI 7 for the Galaxy S21 series. The testing is currently underway for the European variant of the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

In addition, Samsung is also testing One UI 7 builds on other Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A54, and more.

One UI 7 Features

Samsung One UI 7 update brings new features and improvements to enhance the overall experience. It introduces a new design with refined visuals, including redesigned icons, widgets, and a more consistent layout for the Home screen. Enhanced camera controls, new editing tools, and powerful video editing options are available.

The update also focuses on productivity with features like improved alarm management, more control over reminders, and enhanced file selection. For health, there are new tracking features and medication reminders. It also brings enhanced security features for Galaxy devices.

[Full Changelog] Samsung One UI 7 elevates Galaxy experience with sleeker, smarter UI