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Samsung Galaxy S23 April 2023 UI Update: New animation, volume panel tweaks
Samsung has recently started the April 2023 update rollout to the Galaxy S23 series in Europe, which also brings UI tweaks, spotted by @Vetrox360. The latest firmware installs a new animation effect in the App Drawer interface, while the Volume Panel brings back the Dynamic Color feature.
Both UI tweaks can be easily noticed on your Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone, after installing the April 2023 update. Since the software is available in South Korea and Europe so far, we expect the US availability by this week on both carrier-locked and unlocked channels.
Samsung Galaxy S23 UI Tweaks April 2023
App Drawer Animation:
April update added a new cool animation, which becomes visible when you uninstall an application from your smartphone. As soon as you trigger an app uninstall, the icon smoothly disappears from the App Drawer and the next app icon takes a prior place to fill the gap.
S23 April 2023 update tweaks UI | Source @Vetrox360 / Twitter pic.twitter.com/tNYc4OXrSl
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #SamsungUnpacked (@SamSWUpdate) April 3, 2023
Volume Panel:
With the One UI 5.1 update, Samsung mistakenly removed the Volume Panel’s ability to paint itself in Dynamic Color theming, derived from app icons and home/lock screen wallpaper. April’s OTA fixes the mistake and Volume Controls now again adopted the Material You design language.
Smoother Visuals and Animation:
Apart from camera improvements, Galaxy S23 series users also reported that the overall UI now feels a bit smoother. The visual effects now have better functionality, while additionally smoother animation takes the user experience to the next level.
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The Galaxy S23 series is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor. The chipset is breaking records in performance and power efficiency, thanks to Samsung’s close collaboration with Qualcomm. The company is expected to use the same chipset in its next-gen foldable phones.
Samsung‘s flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra has been in the spotlight, not just for its amazing features but also for persistent camera issues that have bothered users. Despite several software updates, these camera issues remained unresolved. Now, it seems that the company will resolve the Samsung Galaxy S24 camera issues with the June 2024 update.
According to a reliable tipster @UniverseIce, Samsung is testing a new software version S928BXXU2AXEA, which is confirmed to fix the camera issues. This version is of the Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone.
The new report indicates that the June 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will fix camera issues. It could be significant as it will fix a major flaw that has affected the user experience.
The release date of the update has not been announced, but it is under testing. Users are hopeful that this will be the solution they have been waiting for. At the moment, we can take this information with a pinch of salt as no official announcement has been made regarding this.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy
Samsung is currently working to make the One UI 6.1 update available for all compatible devices. Amidst this rollout, a new report has surfaced online that hints at the upcoming One UI 7 Beta Program.
A community moderator has recently notified a user that the beta program for One UI 6 has concluded and the stable update is being rolled out. Users are encouraged to participate in the upcoming One UI 7 beta program upon its release.
This information indicates that Samsung is actively working on the One UI 7 Beta. Although no specific dates have been announced for its release. The beta program is expected to be initially available for the Galaxy S24 series and will later be extended to other models.
One UI 7 Beta Program will provide an opportunity for Samsung users to experience the new features and enhancements ahead of the stable release.
One UI 7 Features
Based on Android 15, Samsung’s One UI 7 Update will bring several new features and improvements. A report revealed that it will add a Vertical App Drawer feature to the Samsung Home UP Good Lock module for a user-friendly interface.
Moreover, the next One UI update is ready to further extend the battery life of Galaxy smartphones. One UI 7 is anticipated to add an extra three hours of standby time, allowing users to stay connected for longer without the need for frequent charging.
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After the recent One UI 6.1 update, several Samsung users have reported an issue with the Always On Display (AOD) feature when using LockStar. This issue displays clock numbers or apps overlap during the transition of time on the lock screen.
The issue is particularly noticeable when the time shifts in minutes and apps. For example, a user reported when the time progresses from 11:57 to 11:58, it results in the digits superimposing and creates a confusing display.
Several Galaxy users are affected by this issue, and the issue persists despite subsequent firmware updates. The overlapping issue on Always On Display after One UI 6.1 is not only a rare occurrence but happens frequently enough to cause significant concern among users.
In response, a community moderator has acknowledged the One UI 6.1 overlapping AOD issue. He stated that it occurs for those using the “Automatically Restart” function and confirmed a software update to resolve this issue.
However, due to the variable nature of software update schedules, a precise resolution date cannot be provided.
As a temporary solution, users are advised to either disable the Automatic Restart function through Settings >> Device Care >> Auto Optimization or to turn off LockStar entirely.
The inconvenience caused by this issue has been recognized, and users are asked for their patience while a permanent fix is in development.
