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One UI 7: How to switch between vertical and horizontal app drawer
Samsung’s first beta of One UI 7 is finally out, and it is only available on the Galaxy S24 series in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US. One UI 7 update introduced several outstanding features and improvements, including the most requested vertical app drawer.
One UI 7 vertical and horizontal app drawer
The vertical app drawer is a minor yet great feature of One UI 7 that allows users to scroll vertically through their apps. This is different from horizontal scrolling and provides a more intuitive and organized way to access apps.
How the One UI 7 app drawer works
With the One UI 7 update, you can easily switch between a vertical and horizontal app drawer. When you choose the alphabetical order in the Sort menu, the app drawer uses a vertical layout. Using the Custom Order Sort option, you can switch to the horizontal layout and you can move apps around as you wish that Galaxy smartphone users are prepared to.
How to switch between vertical and horizontal app drawer
To switch between the vertical and horizontal app drawer, you need to follow the steps:
- Go to the app drawer
- Tap the Three dots button in the bottom right corner of the screen next to the search bar
- Tap Sort, and select Custom Order or Alphabetical Order to get the desired layout.
Most importantly, the search bar itself will give users the option to toggle between both. Tapping the three-dot icon to the right of the search bar will open a panel with ‘Sort’, ‘Clean up page‘, and ‘Settings’, with the option to conveniently toggle between custom and alphabetical order within the ‘Sort’ menu.
Plus, the Clean up page option helps to fix some of the app drawer pages that have lots of empty space in the horizontal layout and you can move icons around and arrange them how you want.
Moreover, the app search bar has now been moved to the bottom on both the vertical and horizontal app drawer layout, and for now, there doesn’t appear to be any way to move it top. More App drawer customization may come with the next beta updates.
Verizon recently rolled out the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6. Now, Samsung is rolling out the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in the US. The update is available for locked models of these 5th-generation foldables on the Verizon network.
One UI 7 update arrives on Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones in the US through One UI build versions F731USQU6EYD9 and F946USQU6EYD9 respectively. The company will soon expand this update to all network carriers in the US.
Based on Android 15, the One UI 7 update brings several new features and enhancements to deliver a next-level experience. Samsung’s One UI 7 update introduces a separate Quick Settings and Notification Panel with the new layout. Also, it adds new features, including Now Bar and Live Notifications, which significantly improve the overall experience.
Apart from new features and enhancements, the update brings the April 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability. Also, it fixes several issues and updates the app to the latest version to improve the overall experience.
As always, this is a gradual rollout so it may take a few hours or days to reach all models. To manually check for a software update, go to your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you’ll find the Software Update section, just open it. Inside the submenu, if your Galaxy brings a new OTA, you’ll need to hit the Download and Install button.
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The first One UI 7 update with the April 2025 security patch is rolling out to the Galaxy A56 after its launch
Samsung has begun rolling out the first update for the Galaxy A56, which installs the April 2025 security patch to enhance security and stability. It is available for users in Europe and will soon expand to more countries. This update makes your Galaxy device more secure, stable, and reliable.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy A56 5G with Seamless Updates. This means that the phone can now install updates in the background while you continue to use it. Now, this device has started its update cycle by receiving the first update as the April 2025 security patch.
The installation package size of this update is around 411.59 MB. Galaxy users can install the update by opening Settings and tapping on the Download and Install option under the Software update section.
Samsung’s April 2025 security patch addresses over 60 issues, including 4 critical, 36 high, and 5 that do not apply to Samsung devices. This patch further includes 1 high-level CVE from Samsung Semiconductor.
In addition, Samsung has fixed 21 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs). These SVEs improvements are mainly related to Sticker Center, Clipboard Service, Samsung Contacts, Galaxy Watch wireless download, Samsung Device Health Manager Service, and more.
Furthermore, the latest software updates many stock apps to the latest available version, so you can enjoy new features and improvements. If you have the latest Galaxy A56, install the update now.
Apart from this, Samsung has recently started rolling out the May 2025 update for the Galaxy A55. The company will soon roll out this update to more devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S10 series users are quite happy as they are receiving the major Android 15-based One UI 7 update. The firmware packs new security and stability improvements for these table models. Users may also experience better performance after this upgrade.
Samsung treats Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S10 series users with the One UI 7 software update
Users of the Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S10 series may recognize the One UI 7 firmware in India, Europe, and the US as the version ending with CYD9 and BYD7. Have enough space in your handset as the software weighs 5 GB.
One UI 7 is full of new surprises. Installing the latest firmware will open the doors to more personalization, improved performance efficiency, as well as better security.
One UI 7 is the latest development in the One UI world. It has more room for customization compared to previous versions. With newest changes and functions, Samsung rolled out the One UI 7 software updates to most of its flagship models so far.
You may also get a new security patch to enhance the overall security of the device. This will check for bugs that may compromise the user experience.
It is worth noting that the latest update brings the March 2025 patch for the Tab S10 series, while the April patch for the Tab S9 series
Update your Galaxy tablet now to enjoy the latest features. Check for updates via Settings > Software update > Download and install. Note that the software is being released gradually, so availability may vary by country.
With this update, the company has added one more device to the “Get One UI 7” list. However, some eligible devices are still left to receive this flagship offering and enjoy a new stage, interactive themes, as well as productive features on board.
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