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[One UI 7 features] Quick Settings Panel for easy control
At the beginning of the month, breaking news for Samsung fans was the start of the One UI 7 Beta rollout. In addition to improved UI design, improved device performance, and better security and privacy, One UI 7 has brought easier access to commonly used settings, audio media management, shortcut switches, and more with a heavily redesigned Quick Panel.
One UI 7 redesigned Quick Panel
One UI 7 Quick Panel consists of a fresh new look, and iOS-like audio playback, adopts large buttons, vibrant colors, and a dedicated Smart Devices section, and makes it easier for users to access UI elements with one hand. The Quick Panel will show when you swipe down from the top right edge of any screen. In addition to accessing phone settings, the One UI 7 update’s Quick panel is split up into a few distinct sections.
Quick panel is split up into a few distinct sections
The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggles persist at the top of the screen, as well as the SmartThings (Device control) and Smart View (Mirror screen) toggles live at the bottom of the screen.
The second section allows you to select and arrange up to 8 items on each page with up to 18 toggles in a 2×4 layout, each of which appears as a small symbol in the middle of the panel.
Moreover, the third section brings a brightness slider, with dark mode toggles, as well as a volume slider with sound settings toggles. However, Samsung is currently testing which slider to place up or down in this section. If music is being played on a smartphone, the media player will appear above the last section. You can see the image below.
How to personalize the Quick panel on your Galaxy device
As with previous versions, One UI 7 tailors your Quick Panel to your preferences by organizing toggles based on your daily needs. Whether you need quick access to a mobile hotspot or you rarely use the Power saving, customizing the button layout lets you prioritize your most used features and hide features you rarely need.
This ability also lets you add or remove icons to better match your device usage. Plus you can also rearrange each section according to your need.
- Open Quick panel
- Enter Edit Mode by clicking on the pencil icon to begin customizing your Quick Panel settings.
- In edit mode, Touch and hold the widget to change order, but not separate icons or toggle.
- To rearrange the toggle of Quick Settings in second section, tap on the Edit button and it can be tweaked just like in One UI 6.
The company has also changed the location of the Reset and Done buttons from the bottom to the top in One UI 7.
I hope you enjoy the easy controls provided by the new Quick Panel, as well as other useful features brought by One UI 7.
Samsung is reportedly planning major upgrades for its future Galaxy S27 series. Even though these flagship phones are still far from launch, new leaks have revealed that Samsung is working on the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models.
Galaxy S27 Pro leaks
As per the GSMA database Documents, Samsung has three unannounced devices in the pipeline. The database has three model numbers: SM-S956U, SM-S957B/DS, and SM-S958U. According to this, the SM-S956U model number identifies it as the Galaxy S27+, while those for the SM-S957B/DS identify it as the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the SM-S958U lists it as the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Additionally, the Pro variant phone is expected to resemble the Galaxy S27 Ultra in terms of specifications closely.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature a more compact design, sporting a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. There is also talk that it will not include an S Pen.
As for the cameras, this phone could feature a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. Additionally, it includes a 12MP front camera for better selfies.
The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy processor. Additionally, it may come with 12GB or more of RAM and 256GB or more of UFS 5.0 storage. The phone could house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W or faster charging.
Based on previous launch timelines, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Stay tuned for more facts.
Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 17-based One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy S26 series. The first-ever Android 17 build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
An alleged Android 17 firmware has been listed on CheckFirm (via TarunVats) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, Samsung kicked off its work on the One UI 9 system for the latest flagship nearly two months earlier than usual.
Based on available information, Samsung is currently testing the BZC5 build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will take its time to refine this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the release of the firmware.
Although testing for One UI 9 has commenced early, this does not imply that it will become available to customers any sooner. Samsung will take the necessary time to optimize this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the firmware release.
On February 25, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, and these phones will be available starting March 11. A day later, the company began rolling out Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series, but it seems this may not be the last beta before the stable version is released. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series is still receiving updates through the One UI 8.5 beta program.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 7
A reliable tipster, @TarunVats, spotted a new One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series on testing systems. The build ending in ZZC3 indicates that Samsung is preparing the seventh beta update for the S25 phones. It’s worth noting that this build began rolling out in March, but the patch level is still February 2026.
The new build suggests that the beta program is still active even after the Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 features and improvements. Galaxy S25 Users may have to wait a little longer for the final stable update.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta 6 update fixed many problems and improved the phone’s performance, including Bixby, Gallery, Now Bar, Now Brief, Display settings, Modes, and Routines.
At this time, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed how many more beta updates will arrive or when the stable One UI 8.5 version will be released for the Galaxy S25 series and older phones. However, the new beta build is a strong indication that at least one more beta update is on the way. Galaxy S25 users who are part of the beta program should keep an eye out for new updates.
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