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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Reviewing big One UI 7 changes
Samsung has released One UI 7 for the Galaxy S23 series worldwide, with new features to change the way you interact with the device. Therefore, we’ve brought some of the most significant upgrades that make this update special.
The latest One UI version has graphical and animation advancements, followed by new upgrades that contribute to the end-user experience. That said, the update refreshes the entire S23 Ultra into a brand-new flagship.
Home Screen
Here are the four key upgrades
- Redesigned icons
- Better widgets
- Large folders
- App and widget customizations
Samsung redesigned the icons to make them relevant to their apps and increased on-screen visibility with a new color pallets.
One UI is known for its vast range of app widgets, but the 7th version takes them to a new level with more on-screen features and interactive elements.
One of the tiniest upgrades is the Large folder, you can enlarge any small folder and use it as a self-served app gallery to launch an app without opening the folder first. These helps to keep the screen clean and your favorite apps in one place.
With home screen settings, you can now change the app icon size and enable/disable app or widget labels to customize the home screen appearance.
Features Upgrades
Task Changer
The task changer has been revised with new placements for recommended apps and background tasks, and it looks good enough to separate from the previous version.
Vertical app drawer
Samsung released One UI 7 for the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra with a new vertical app drawer. It changes the app scroll presentation in a vertical orientation. Since you already have a side scroll on the home screen, this may provide a different perspective for app explorations.
Quick settings and notifications panel
Samsung has separated these two key areas for a wider accessibility. For example, you can access the quick settings by swiping down from the top right and repeating the same action from the top left to open notifications.
The expanded area allows you to explore these two features on a wider field, and features such as priority notifications as well as other important notifications look better in a dedicated space. On the other hand, the quick settings are refreshed with new elements and enhanced switches.
With added features, you can swap the places or return to a unified quick settings like before.
Stand out additions
One UI 7 brings Live notifications and Now bar, two of the most useful capabilities. These help you to stay updated with active background apps and services, for example, timer and music. Now bar and live notifications aren’t limited to showcase because you can also interact with their key features.
For example, when you send an active music playback app in the background, the app will turn into a live notification on the status bar or notifications area or a Now Bar (on lock screen). There you will see the next or previous track or play/pause without unlocking the device.
My favorite feature of the Now Bar is Google Sports to check live scores from any game and teams on the phone.
AI
One UI 7 is more intelligent thanks to updated machine learning algorithms, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has improved the object eraser, which works like a charm. Drawing assist is another great tool to generate AI images and stickers on the go with a sketch or a text description.
Interpreter has been found as the most improved AI service in the entire update, with faster interpretation and translation to other language in real-time. These are just some noteworthy improvements, but Galaxy AI has numerous other options, such as writing tools, browsing assist and more.
Animations
Other than the UI and features, Samsung has blended smooth animations across the system. When you launch an app, send it to the background or split the screen into two, jumping from one screen to another, the smoothness will appear everywhere.
Take the charging animations, for example, the Galaxy S23’s task bar and the lock screen immediately show the charging visualization as soon as you connect the charger.
That’s important because the Galaxy S23 series has maintained the fluency, which means, the S23 devices trigger new animations that show the charging process without interrupting the user interactions.
Camera app
Samsung’s flagship phones are known for their camera capabilities, and the S23 Ultra is no exception to this tradition. Therefore, the redesigned and restructured camera app works perfect on the device. The performance and the camera features are similar to the S24 series, but a few of the things might be missing, including the Log camera.
Conclusion
One UI 7 has completely revamped the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and its siblings, and these changes improved the user experience. We encourage users to explore the software and find new gems during this discovery.
Samsung starts bringing the Android 15-based One UI 7 update to the Galaxy A15 and A16. The initial rollout has started in South Korea, with expansion likely within two weeks in the Global market, including the United States.
Interestingly, Samsung appears to be bringing its best AI feature, Circle to Search, to the Galaxy A16 smartphone. It might also have landed on the Galaxy A15 smartphone, opening up stunning ways to experience on-screen search.
One UI 7 is a major upgrade, which installs Android 15 on Galaxy A15 and A16. Samsung has included the latest security improvements to safeguard privacy. The firmware is packed with plenty of new features and a bold design revamp for users.
The new software debuts brand new Quick Settings and Notification Panel. For added refreshment, the company has drastically tweaked stock app icons with new design elements and dynamic colors, as well as UI with unified shapes.
Samsung is also providing the Now Bar feature to the lock screen. This addition unlocks real-time updates on the lock screen itself. You also get improved customization features and smoother animations with the One UI 7 update.
Firmware versions:
- Galaxy A16 – BYE2
- Galaxy A15 – BYD5
To install the latest firmware, access the Software update menu within System Settings. On this page, hit Download and install to trigger manual firmware detection. If the OTA is available, the download will begin itself.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+ users are getting the One UI 7 update based on Android 15. This update is currently live for users in Korea, and the company will expand it soon.
One UI 7 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 series arrives with One UI build version ending with DYDA. Users will have to download around 2.5 GB package to install the update.
The major brings many improvements. It offers a better user experience, improved performance, and stronger security. It also includes new features and a fresh design that makes using your device easier and more enjoyable.
One UI 7 includes many much-awaited changes, including a vertical scrolling app drawer, redesigned icons, better widget customization options, larger home screen folders, and a new user interface. It also brings new designs for various apps, which further improve the overall look and feel of the system.
Moreover, it updates several apps to the latest available version. Notably, the update installs the March 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability.
To install the update, open the tab’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy Tab is up-to-date with the latest security protections and features.
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Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A35 5G. The mid-range smartphone is getting a major firmware upgrade in Europe (following Korea), which should soon be available in more markets.
The Galaxy A35 5G is getting the One UI 7 update with software having PDA build version A356BXXU4BYDC, as a user posted on Reddit. It’s available in Germany and some other countries in the European region.
The smartphone started getting the major update in South Korea two weeks ago. With European countries getting the update, all eyes are on the expansion to key markets, including the United States and India.
The latest software includes the April 2025 security patch as well. The companyx hasn’t tagged the latest May 2025 security patch. Being on the Quarterly chart, the phone would get its next security update in July this year.
Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy A55 and A35 with One UI 6.1, built on Android 14. One UI 7 is the first major upgrade for the devices, which brings significant changes to the user interface and takes care of upgrading the feature suite.
One UI 7 introduces a separate Quick Settings and Notification Panel. The icons are replaced with a sleek new design and dynamic colors. The software also has unified shapes that make the overall interface elegant yet eye-pleasing.
Beyond design changes, the One UI 7 adds brand-new features. The addition of Now Bar is a big visual yet functional revamp. The function keeps the user updated with real-time information driven from supported apps and services.
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Samsung is tweaking its user interface again with One UI 8, and one of the changes people are talking about is the app opening (gesture) animations.
A recent post on X by tipster Ice Universe shows a comparison between One UI 7 and an early version of One UI 8, focusing on how these gesture animations have gotten better.
In the comparison, One UI 8’s app opening animation looks smoother and more elegant, with a “decelerated effect” that feels a bit like the animations on some other phone systems, like iOS.
The video has two Galaxy S25 Ultra side by side: one with One UI 7 and the other with the early One UI 8. You can see that the early internal One UI 8 build makes the animation feel more fluid.
The early version of One UI 8 looks promising, especially when it comes to animations. This focus on animation is part of Samsung’s ongoing efforts to improve its software. Watch the video below:
On the left is One UI 7 and on the right is One UI 8 (early internal version).
The biggest difference between the two is that the app starts animation.,
One UI 8 has better elegant and deceleration effect.
and the structure is the same as that of domestic OS and iOS, which is… pic.twitter.com/CGs3Tcivn6— ICE CAT (@UniverseIce) May 18, 2025
Other updates coming with One UI 8 might include better design and new features like improved security settings. For Samsung users, these little tweaks can make a difference.
Samsung is working on making the user experience better, step by step. Whether these changes will be in the final release or not, they point to a good direction for Samsung’s updates.
One UI 8 will debut this July with the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7. The company is expected to start the Beta Program for the S25 series and Z6 line foldables to test out the new operating system.
One UI 8.5 is expected to follow One UI 8.0 early next year. Samsung might launch the Galaxy S26 series with Android 16-based One UI 8.5 version, with new AI features and tweaks likely.
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Samsung One UI 7.0 brings new user interface upgrades, and these are highly visible on the surface, but there’s a wider picture for settings and features that are either removed or renamed from One UI 6.
The update is gaining attention from users with improved interactions, better animations, and redesigned UI elements such as icons. However, a deep exploration has revealed some noticeable changes between the new and the older software versions.
These changes are part of the progress that the phone maker has especially applied to the user experience. It also shows Samsung’s policy to deprecate what’s no longer needed and make space for useful additions. So, here’s every setting and feature removed or renamed from One UI 7.0.
Note – This article doesn’t cover any graphical-UI related changes. The feature removal could mean that Samsung may have merged its option with another group.
Table of contents
- Home screen settings
- Wallpapers
- Lock screen
- Sound and vibration
- Notifications
- Display
- Security and privacy
- Advanced features
- Device care
- Battery
- General management
Home screen settings
The latest One UI has removed 4×5 and 5×5 home and app grids. You can now only select between 4×6 and 5×6 layouts. However, the app screen grid will show column selection when you switch to the vertical app drawer.
Wallpapers
Similar wallpapers are grouped in the Featured section. This doesn’t apply to the graphical and color sections.
Modes on lock screen
One UI 6.1 shows routines on the Lock screen under “Modes and Routines”, which is now removed. Instead, One UI 7.0 has modes inside the Now Bar.
Sound and Vibration
This settings section no longer offers Dolby Atmos for gaming, a part of One UI 6.x. It seems to be fused with Dolby Atmos in the new OS version.
Notifications
Lock screen notifications
- Notifications to show are now renamed to Show alerting notifications with a toggle button.
- Show content when the unlocked toggle is removed
Do not disturb
- Hide all toggle is removed from Hide notifications
Advanced settings
- The show notification icons option has been removed
- A battery percentage option from advanced settings has been removed, and is now solely available in the battery section.
Display
- Full screen apps option removed, and it’s a reasonable decision.
- Vibrate when the handle is touched – removed from the Edge panels. This happens by default in One UI 7.0.
Security and privacy
- Additional privacy controls renamed to Controls and alerts
- Biometrics is renamed to Screen Lock and biometrics
- Pin app toggle renamed from Allow apps to be pinned from More security settings
- Theft protection is moved to Lost device protection alongside Find my mobile
Advanced features
This segment also has various new changes
Bixby
- Voice wake-up renamed to Voice registration, including new settings
- Show Bixby on Apps screen toggle is removed
Side button – Quick launch camera and Wake Bixby options are now moved inside Double press and Long press. Show contacts when sharing content removed. Video call effects renamed to Video effects. The Gaming Hub toggle is no longer visible in the settings.
Device care
Processing speed is removed from the performance section and replaced by the Performance profile. On the other hand, the Settings section has removed the customization service.
Battery
Samsung has removed the “Super fast charging” toggle, but fast and wireless charging are still available.
General management
Voice input is removed and replaced with Language packs. Password, passkeys, and autofill have also been removed from this section and may have been moved somewhere else.
Conclusion
That’s it folks, these are One UI 6.x settings and features removed, renamed, merged or replaced in One UI 7.0. If you found something that we missed in this article, please share it via our social media channels.
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