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Hidden One UI 7 features that you should absolutely try
Samsung One UI 7 is loaded with a range of smart features and improves the user experience from personalization to animations as well as privacy and security. Here are the hidden One UI 7 features you should know about.
One UI keeps getting better, with new features in One UI 7 and your favorite Samsung apps, there’s always something new to discover. One UI is delivering new features and improvements to help you explore with confidence and discover your way. Let’s explore it.
One UI 7 hidden features
- Audio playback
- Wi-Fi Filter network
- Gaming Motion smoothness
- Enhanced battery protection
- Media Player widget combines Galaxy Buds controls
Audio playback
Until now, when you start recording a video while the music is playing in the background, Samsung phones stop the music playback. However, One UI 7 changed that behavior. Now, you can turn on Audio playback features on your Camera settings > Advanced video options.
Audio playback features let you music audio to play while you start recording a video unless you are using a Bluetooth mic or 360 audio recordings.
Wi-Fi Filter network
Wi-Fi Filter network is one of the useful One UI 7 hidden features, which lets you filter Wi-Fi networks by their properties. One UI 7 Wi-Fi Filter network availability depending on the model including Open, Secured, 2GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 7.
Gaming Motion smoothness
While One UI 6.1 allows you to limit the frame rate in the game to 48 Hz to save power, One UI 7 takes this feature up a notch. Samsung improved the gaming experience by introducing a new Gaming Motion smoothness feature that allows you to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz so you can choose between longer battery life and smoother animations when on your phone.
Enhanced battery protection
One UI 7 introduces several changes in the battery and charging elements, including a lesser-known feature, under the Maximum option of battery protection that previously was limited to only 80%, it can now be stopped at 80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%.
Media Player widget combines Galaxy Buds controls
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has combined Galaxy Buds controls into the Media player widget, so you no need to add earbud widgets on your Galaxy phone’s Home screen for quick access to tools like battery status, Active Voice Canceling, Ambient Sound, and touchpad controls.
Samsung is preparing to introduce exciting new One UI 8.5 features with its new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, in particular, will be the most powerful Optical phone which is setting the stage to debut massive camera upgrades.
Leaker @chunvn8888 has come up with a new array of Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrades. The newly leaked information sheds light on camera assistance key enhancements:
According to the leaker, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 24MP default and portrait mode. It may also feature Adaptive Pixel, which reduces noise by combining multiple low-resolution photos into one high-resolution image.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra Optical has a focus speed slider for portrait and video modes. Camera assistance mode – allows turning off HDR10+ and using regular HDR.
Galaxy S26 Ultra sensors debugged details:
- 200MP HP2
- 50MP JN3 ultrawide
- 12MP S5K3LD 3x tele
- 50MP IMX854 peris 5x
- 12MP IMX874 selfie
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 receive October 2025 security update
Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices, bringing the October 2025 security patch. As for this new release, the October 2025 security update has currently released for users in Korea, and it will soon expand to global users.
These foldables are currently running on the One UI 8 (Android 16), bringing new customizations and AI enhancements. As always, this update helps improve the security and performance of your phone.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices can identify the latest update by the following firmware version: Although this firmware doesn’t bring visible changes, it is important for maintaining the phone’s security and long-term performance.
- Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS2CYJ3
- Galaxy Z Fold SE: F958NKSS2CYJ3
The October 2025 security patch addresses over 30 known security issues. This update helps protect your phone from harmful software, bugs, and other threats. Samsung is working to make this update available to more Galaxy devices.
To download the update, go to your Galaxy phone’s Settings and then tap “Software Update” >> “Download and Install.” Once the update is downloaded, tap “Install Now.” Your phone will restart, and the latest security patch will be installed.
Samsung has pushed the October 2025 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of some Galaxy smartphones.
The October 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Southeast Asian markets. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build versions S901EXXUCGYJ1, S906EXXUCGYJ1, and S908EXXUCGYJ1, respectively.
This latest October 2025 patch enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. This update addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
Users can follow the steps to check for the update:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Go to Software Update in the menu.
- Tap Download and Install to start the update process.
If an update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure their device has the latest security improvements and features.
Galaxy S22 users are advised to stay updated to take advantage of these important improvements and fixes. As this update becomes available in more countries, users should monitor update notifications or regularly check for new updates manually.
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