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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 One UI 8 is set to come to Galaxy devices with a new design and animations. Meanwhile, a report says that One UI 8 is set to bring widget support to the Samsung Phone app for personalization.
On online forums, some rumors claim that Samsung is set to launch Android 7-based One UI 7 along with the next-generation foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 16, in July. The Korean tech giant is expected to release the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series and some more eligible flagships soon. Samsung is also planning to launch the Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5.
The latest update includes a widget for Samsung phones, as spotted by a reliable tipster. The widget has been modified to make it more functional and user-friendly to make it easier to search and find what you need.
The One UI 8 Samsung Phone app widget adjusts to your preferred light or dark display settings. The header mentioned “Recents” and the subsequent section shows the three most recent calls, that too with the respective types like outgoing, incoming, and missed through icons.
Also, the Recent Calls widget default layout includes two options within the widgets section, including 2×2 and 4×2. As per the report, you can stack the widgets, but there is no customisation section right now.
In Korea, Samsung has kicked off the Android 15-based One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5. The update follows the One UI 7 deployment for Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as Galaxy Z Flip5 users in the same region, which began earlier.
These users are among the first to experience this update, which promises a smoother, more intuitive experience with a refined user interface, improved performance, enhanced privacy controls, and new customization options that align with Samsung’s vision for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
One UI 7 comes with a brand new look for your Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5, including a sleeker user interface, smoother animations for maximum interactions, and an improved flow across the system.
Over the next few days and weeks, the Korean tech giant will open up the One UI 7 distribution to older flagships like the Galaxy S22 and S21 series, Galaxy Z Flip 4/3, and Z Fold 4/3.
To note, the company has started the US rollout for select devices, including the S24 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6 from April 10, but the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5 and others are still pending. The company’s phased approach prioritises flagships, with mid-range devices like the Galaxy A-series scheduled for June.
Your device should send a notification for a software upgrade. In the meantime, you can manually get the latest software from Samsung’s servers by navigating through Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung users can try out One UI 7 on the Galaxy S22 Plus virtually. The update’s rollout hasn’t yet begun, but the company is moving towards kicking off a public rollout next month. Samsung’s latest RTL refresh brings One UI 7 to the Galaxy S22 series, but users may be disappointed as they miss out on 5 major AI features with One UI 7.
One UI 7 is available on the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Notably, the latest flagships exclusively run the Stable One UI 7, last year’s flagships have Beta access to the software, and the Galaxy S22+ is eligible for RTL.
The RTL listing was recently updated as a video spread on Reddit and X that shows One UI 7 running on a Galaxy S22+ using Samsung’s Remote Test Lab.
The video reveals that the update for the S22 series will not include many of the cutting-edge AI features found in Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series.
- Audio Eraser
- Drawing Assist
- Now Brief
- Drawing Assist
- Writing Assist
This development suggests that One UI 7 is ready for numerous Galaxy devices. The stable rollout is expected to begin early next month for the Galaxy S22 series and is expected to expand quickly.
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