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Display green line issue again plaguing Samsung Galaxy S21 phones 

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Green Line Display

Users of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and S21 Ultra reporting the display green line issue following the software update. A few months back, many complaints surfaced on the web, citing the same problem due to the latest software installation only.

Now it looks like the display green line issue again haunting users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. A thin vertical green line appears on the screen without any external damage from the insertion of foreign material.

The green line issue is a hardware defect, which couldn’t be generated by software only. The problem occurs when because of a faulty display connector or flex cable. Internal elements could be damaged because of phone overheating due to software installation in Exynos phones.

In the past, we’ve seen many cases of the green line on display problem in Samsung phones. The company has also offered free screen replacement to select models, hence, there’s no other way to address it. Software glitches can be addressed by hard reset, but hardware defects can’t.

Since the connector and flex cable link the display to the phone’s main circuit board, the green or purple line could appear if any one of those components gets faulty. Apart from damage, looseness could also lead to display-related problems, including green vertical lines.

The problem appeared mostly on Exynos-powered Galaxy devices. The reason could be the overheating, which further extends while the phone installs a new firmware update. In the worst case, the surrounding atmosphere could also lead to damage to display-related components.

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First Look at Samsung One UI 7 Home Up App: Explore the dreamy features!

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Samsung Home Up One UI 7 support

Samsung has just released a fresh update for the Home Up app with version 16.0, which adds support for One UI 7. We have a first look at the new features in the Samsung One UI 7 Home Up app, thanks to tipster Vince Lawrence.

The fresh update is packed with features that are sure to enhance the user experience for Galaxy device owners. Among the most notable additions are new animation settings, a larger folder option, and enhanced pop-up folder functionalities. One UI 7 support delivers some highly requested features that many Galaxy users have been dreaming of.

Features of One UI 7 Samsung Home Up

New Animations Settings:

Home Gestures Animation tuning

One of the most amazing additions in this update is the new animation tuning for home screen gestures. Users can now choose from three different animation styles:

  • Pixel by Pixel – Enjoy the feeling of pure animation
  • The Scent of a Certain Fruit – Feel the sweet taste of red fruit
  • Simple Tuning – Pick between fast animations or more emotional ones.

Beyond these options, there is an option for Advanced tuning Settings that let you adjust specific aspects of the animations.

Advanced Tuning

With this feature, you can customize details like damping, stiffness, and friction for how icons move and scale. Users can also customize where icons track, and there’s an Interpolator option to tweak how the icon scale animations work. This means you can make the animations your own.

In addition to this, the Advanced tuning also includes options for scale, duration, and blur settings for the Home screen and Wallpaper.

Large Folder

Another noteworthy feature is the introduction of the large folder option. You can now choose between medium and large sizes for your app folders while keeping the size of existing large folders the same.

This gives you more control over how your home screen looks and helps you organize your apps better. You can also adjust the folder grid and change the icon sizes, adding to your personalization options.

Pop-Up Folder

The update also enhances the pop-up folder functionality. Users can now customize the size of pop-up folders with options for small, medium, and large. Additional settings allow for variable sizes, fixed positions, and even options to hide the edit bar and remove blur effects.

This next level of customization provides a cleaner, more organized interface while ensuring that users can access their favorite apps quickly.

Overall, the One UI 7 support for Samsung’s Home Up app offers a range of new features that many Galaxy users have been looking for. With fresh animation settings, flexible folder options, and improved pop-up folder features, this update enhances the way you interact with your device.

It’s important to note that these features aren’t available to all Galaxy users yet, but the company soon make them available for eligible devices.

One UI 7 support now available for Samsung Home Up with v16.0

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Samsung October 2024 One UI Updates List

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE October 2024 security update US

October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.

On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.

October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.

Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.

Samsung October 2024 update list

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Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List

11/09

  • Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G

10/09

  • Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
  • Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6

09/09

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US

05/09

  • Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.

*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.

If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.

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One UI 7 vs One UI 6: What’s changed in Quick Settings panel

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Samsung One UI 7 Vs One UI 6 Quick Settings

At SDC24, Samsung displayed some of the upcoming One UI 7 changes including the new Quick Settings. The company is adopting squircle components across the interface. The new panel is crafted for user convenience while keeping an intuitive design.

The below-displayed Quick Settings could be featured in One UI 7. The changes are almost confirmed, but the final version could differ slightly. Tipster IceUniverse recently revealed the S25 Ultra mockup with One UI 7 interface.

One UI 7 vs One UI 6 – Quick Settings

One UI 7 could bring updated Network and Battery indicator components. The new software could display the battery percentage inside the icon itself. In One UI 6, the percentage comes outside the vertical battery icon.

WiFi and Bluetooth tiles will be featured in the first row of Quick Settings. The refreshed design increased the corner curvature, matching the squircle appearance. One UI 6.1 panel has square tiles with slightly curved corners.

The next layout consists of key settings in a 4×2 arrangement, which can be expanded further. The layout separates itself from the blurred background through solid BG with transparency. The labels of toggles don’t appear, cleaning the look further.

One UI 6’s layout consists of 12 toggles, expandable with pagination. The layout is a fixed format that doesn’t adjust to vacate place for other functions. In the left image, you can see the Music Player widget between two layouts.

One UI 7 vs One UI 6 Quick Settings

Left: S25 Ultra mockup with One UI 7 via IceUniverse

One UI 6 added key display settings in a separate layout consisting of Brightness Slider as well as Eye comfort shield and Dark mode switches. Next to this layout, you get two big tiles of Smart View and Device Control.

One UI 7 splitted the display layout into two different layouts. The first features a brightness slider alongside the Eye comfort shield and Dark mode. The latter menu included a volume adjustment bar and toggles to adjust sound settings.

Samsung confirmed One UI 7 Beta will launch by the end of this year. The Public version will debut with the Galaxy S25 series next year. We expect the Stable rollout for Galaxy devices could start in early February.

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