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One UI 7 introduces Vertical App Drawer for Samsung devices
Samsung announced One UI 7 Beta with several changes and new features for Galaxy users. One of the most requested and big changes of One UI 7 is adding the Vertical Scrolling App Drawer to Galaxy smartphones.
For years, Samsung has stuck with a horizontal, page-based layout for its app drawer, while most Android devices have used a vertical scrolling style. The company kept it as the default, even though third-party launchers or Samsung’s Good Lock could provide alternatives.
With the release of One UI 7 beta, Samsung is changing the way you scroll the apps with Vertical app drawer. Now, the app drawer scrolls vertically by default. This makes it easier to find and open apps quickly, without swiping through multiple pages.
Notably, the change is permanent, and you can’t switch back to the old horizontal layout through the settings after One UI 7 installation. There’s no option for App drawer customizations. The only way to change how apps are organized is by using the “Custom” sorting option
While some users may miss the old layout, the new vertically scrolling drawer offers a faster and more modern experience for Galaxy users. Notably, it is a beta update, so we can expect more changes in the stable version.
In addition to this big change, Samsung has brought new options for customization with One UI 7. You can now choose to display five columns of apps instead of the previous four, making better use of screen space. There’s also an option to turn off the app drawer entirely and switch to a home screen-only layout.
Moreover, users can adjust the size of app icons for the home and app screens, remove app labels, and even add labels to widgets.
If you’re using a Galaxy smartphone with the One UI 7 Beta, let us know which app drawer you prefer – horizontal or vertical.
