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Samsung considers polishing the One UI 7 new Notification and Quick Panel
Samsung has substantially redesigned the notification and quick panel in One UI 7. The new design comes with rich customization features, including two different styles for this section – Separate and Together, which add extra convenience for Galaxy users. However, it appears like Samsung is still open to making more changes to the One UI 7 Notification and Quick Panel with future beta versions based on user feedback.
Recently, Samsung has responded positively to requests to further improve the Notification and Quick panel access design with One UI 7.
A Galaxy S24 user on the Samsung US community suggests refining the notifications and quick access design and highlights the Notifications Button Design, Arrow Icon in the Bottom Gutter, and Date and Time in Quick Access.
If One UI 7 new Notifications and Quick Panel are re-polished, it could make the interface look cleaner and visually align with the rest of the design elements and provide users with useful information at a glance, as well as improve usability, especially for new users.
Accepting the proposal for the feature, Samsung highlighted its possible benefits through a community moderator. The moderator said:
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and suggestions on the notification and quick access design. It’s great to see how much you’re enjoying the new approach and also thinking critically about ways to refine it further. Let us address your points:
1. Notifications Button Design:
Your suggestion to replace the long pill-shaped button with a smaller, more concise icon is a great idea. It could make the interface cleaner and visually aligned with the rest of the design elements.
2. Arrow Icon in the Bottom Gutter:
Adding an arrow icon to guide users toward the quick access panel is an excellent idea for reducing the learning curve. It’s a simple addition that could improve usability, especially for new users.
3. Date and Time in Quick Access:
Including the date and time at the top of the quick access screen would enhance consistency between the two panels and provide users with helpful information at a glance.It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the overall design and offering actionable feedback for further polish. We’ll make sure your suggestions are shared with the development team.
Regards,
One UI Beta Team
The One UI 7 Beta 3 update has made some changes to the Quick Panel settings access to provide a better user experience. The latest update enables you to change Quick Panel settings via the “Quick Panel on the left” slider. Once enabled, the default notification and quick settings panels will change locations.
Samsung will likely launch One UI 7 alongside the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in the US on January 22. The new Galaxy S series is said to come pre-packed with the One UI 7 operating system instead of One UI 7.1.
On the other hand, Samsung has quietly started working on the development of One UI 8, as found in the Samsung stock apps.
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Samsung has released the February 2026 security update for four more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. This update keeps your phone secure and running smoothly instead of adding new features or changing its look.
As always, this update improves the phone’s security and makes the system run more smoothly. This update fixes issues with the previous software version and helps make the device more stable. Samsung says this update is important because it protects users from security risks and keeps personal data safe.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 February 2026 update
Users of these devices can verify the latest update via the One UI build versions given below.
- Galaxy Z Flip 7: F766NKSS8AZB2
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: F761NKSS8AZB2
- Galaxy Z Fold 6: F956NKSS3CZB2
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS3CZB2
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Samsung usually rolls out updates gradually, so users in other markets should also receive the same update in a week or two.
To manually download the update, go to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. Once the download is complete, tap Restart/Install Now to complete the installation. Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough battery.
In addition to the security update, Samsung is also working on One UI 8.5. The beta version is currently available for the Galaxy S25 series in some regions, and Samsung has confirmed that the stable version will launch with the Galaxy S26 series tomorrow. Stay tuned for more details.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has started receiving the One UI 8.5 beta 5 update. The latest beta software contains several bug fixes and provides stability. This is likely the last beta before a stable release.
One UI 8.5 Beta 5 ZZAN is rolling out to Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in key markets. So far, it has been rolled out in Germany, India, South Korea, the US, and the UK.
Additionally, the February 2026 security patch has been tagged with the latest Beta update. It provides fixes for 25 that come from Google for Android, and 12 are provided by Samsung Mobile for additional protection of the One UI operating system.
The One UI 8.5 Beta 5 software includes an updated Bixby version that improves the usability experience. Moreover, this beta version updated your Samsung apps to the latest available versions.
One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update changelog:
- Version – One UI 8.5, ZZAN
Major changes/improvement
- Bixby version update applied
Samsung also revealed that the One UI 8.5 official rollout for the Galaxy S26 series will begin next week. That said, users of these flagships can expect the Stable update next month, and no new Beta will be provided in between.
If you’re already part of the One UI 8.5 beta program, you can get beta 5 on your Galaxy by going to Settings > Software updates > Download and install.
Samsung is working on the One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 QPR2 on the Galaxy S25 series. The One UI 8.5 is Samsung’s latest version of Android customisation for Galaxy smartphones. Now, the reportred tha Samsung may offers more refined UI design for the upcoming One UI 9, which is based on Android 17.
With One UI 8.5, Samsung has replaced the rectangular bottom bar with the rectangular tabs found in One UI 8.
According to @tarunvats33, One UI 9 will further enhance the pill-shaped design across all apps. Therefore, Samsung fans are hoping the company will add frosted glass and smoother animations in the upcoming update.
A tipster shared images of Quick Share from One UI 9.0 on their X handle. As you can see in the images below:
It has a more compact floating pill-shaped bottom bar compared to One UI 8.5, and the tabs also look more rounded.
We expect One UI 9 to officially launch around July 2026, probably alongside the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. On the other hand, Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed when One UI 9 will arrive, so keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for the official roadmap later this spring.
This update will be based on the Android 17 operating system. The foldable devices will be the first to launch with the latest OS pre-installed.
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