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One UI 7: How to change Grid layout on Vertical App Drawer for Samsung devices
Yesterday, Samsung released several new features with One UI 7.0, but some minor changes and improvements did not make it into the official announcement or changelog. As you saw One UI 7 beta 3 upgrades the home screen settings user interface with prioritized apps and widget style. Alongside, One UI 7 allows you to change the Grid layout on the Vertical App Drawer for Samsung devices.
You to change the Grid layout on the Vertical App Drawer in One UI 7
Recently, a tipstar discovered that One UI 7 added a new option, “Apps Screen Grid,” for the vertical app drawer. The “Apps Screen Grid” features allow you to choose between 4 columns and 5 columns in the vertical app drawer. You can edit the grid layout of the app drawer for larger views or application stacks by following the instructions below:
You can access the “Apps Screen Grid,” feature by navigating to Settings >> Home screen settings >> App screen grid. Now, choose between 4 or 5 columns.
In addition to this, One UI 7 beta 3 brings modifications to the main home screen customization page as well as app and widget styling. Plus, it places these Home screen settings at the top of the screen so you can get started with app and widget styling right away.
The feature is currently found in One UI 7 beta 3, which is available for Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphones and is gradually rolling out in batches. Until the software achieves stability, there is a possibility that changes may be introduced in future beta releases.
Additionally, the update also brings improvements to Quick Panel, Lock Screen, Edge Panel, Routines+, Lock Screen Shortcuts, Now Bar, and more. One major change in the One UI 7 Beta 3 is ability to to enable the Quick Settings panel on either left or right side based on your preference.
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Samsung has officially released the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy A06 5G, and Galaxy F17 5G smartphones. The update is based on Android 16 and obtains new features, a new design, and improved performance. Users of these devices in South Korea and India have started receiving the update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, A06 5G, and F17 5G. upgraded with One UI 8 (Android 16) update.
The Galaxy A06 5G is receiving One UI 8 with firmware version A066BXXU3BYI8, while the Galaxy F17 5G is receiving firmware version E176BXXU2BYID. Along with One UI 8, it also includes the September 2025 security patch, which fixes bugs and makes the phone more secure.
Based on Android 16, the One UI 8 update brings several useful improvements. The update offers a cleaner and more modern user interface, smoother animations, and faster performance. It furthermore adds better privacy controls, more smart features, and improved battery life.
Samsung has also made some changes to make using the phone easier and more enjoyable. Galaxy users can download the update to their devices by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are getting a fresh update with an October 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is live for users in Asian countries, including Thailand.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra can verify the October 2025 security update with One UI builds S921BXXS4CYJ1, S92BXXS4CYJ1, and S92BXXS4CYJ1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
This new update delivers a better Galaxy experience by enhancing system security and stability. It also fixes several security issues to improve your phone’s performance.
To take advantage of these security improvements, it’s important to install the update as soon as possible. If you haven’t received an update notification, you can check for it manually.
For installation, simply go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then tap ‘Download and Install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone updated with the latest security updates.
Additionally, this new update protects Galaxy devices from security threats by integrating the latest Android and Samsung security patches. Additionally, it includes several bug fixes aimed at providing a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 update has started rolling out to its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 5G. The initial deployment has begun in Asia, with expansion to other countries in the Asia region will follow shortly.
Galaxy M35 5G’s One UI 8 comes with PDA software version M356BXXU5CYI8, as spotted by MohammedKhatri, while Galaxy A73 5G owners will receive the update with version A736BXXUAGYJ1 as spotted by ModiboSidibe. It’s a major update, and Galaxy users are advised to trigger installation after backing up their personal data.
The flagship One UI, One UI 8, improves the user experience by improving the design of various apps. Like other One UI versions, some apps have major UI changes, while others have minor changes. You may also notice minor changes to the UI.
The new software improves performance by optimizing app processing. This ensures faster app loading and battery efficiency. Privacy and security aspects have also been improved for Galaxy users.
If you have one of these phones, you can check for the update by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Install the update now to enjoy the new and improved features.
Looking ahead, Samsung is also operating on One UI 8.5, which is expected to be released in February 2026. Both its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 will also be eligible for that update.
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