Ever since the One UI 7 beta 3 update was released for the Galaxy S24 series a few days ago, users have been sharing their feedback as well as suggestions to make the next update more effective. Recently, a beta tester proposed adding a mini music player to the One UI 7 home screen Now Bar to enhance user experience.

Meanwhile, on the request to add a Mini Music player to the One UI 7 Now bar, the company responded through a moderator note that it will make the operation of the music player convenient, thereby improving the user experience.

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If the idea of ​​a mini music player is added to the Now bar of the home screen in the One UI software, it will give users quick and direct access to the essential controls of their music playback such as play, pause, skip tracks and adjust volume without opening a dedicated app.

This will undoubtedly streamline multitasking and improve day-to-day usability.

Implementation Suggestions by user

• Design: A sleek and unobtrusive design, with basic controls (play/pause, skip, volume adjustment) and optional album art.
• Integration: Compatibility with Samsung Music, Spotify, and other popular streaming apps for a unified experience.
• Customisation: Allow users to toggle the feature on or off, ensuring flexibility for those who prefer a cleaner interface.

Now, we have to wait and see if Samsung will consider a mini music player for the One UI 7 Now Bar. Here is how Samsung has highlighted the potential benefits through feedback from community moderators:

Hello,

Thank you for sharing such a well-thought-out proposal for a mini music player on the Home Screen Now Bar. Your suggestions are detailed and clearly demonstrate how this feature could enhance the One UI experience. Please find the commentaries on each of your suggestions. 

1. Convenience and Accessibility:
A compact music player on the Now Bar is an excellent idea. Quick and direct access to essential controls without opening a dedicated app would undoubtedly streamline multitasking and improve day-to-day usability.

2. Enhanced User Experience:
Your emphasis on intuitive design aligns perfectly with Samsung’s user-centric approach. A seamless music control experience would be a great addition to One UI’s functionality.

3. Competitive Edge:
You’re absolutely right that a feature like this could set Samsung apart and further solidify its position as a leader in innovative design. Competing with similar features on other platforms while offering Samsung’s unique touch could be a winning combination.

4. Implementation:
Your suggestions for design, integration, and customization are thoughtful and practical. The option to toggle the feature on or off ensures flexibility, catering to both users who prefer a clean interface and those who value functionality.

We’ll ensure your detailed proposal is shared with the development team. It’s ideas like yours that help shape One UI into an even more dynamic and user-friendly experience. If the community has additional thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them below—this discussion could inspire even more enhancements!

Thank you again for your valuable input.

Regards,

One UI Beta Team

With One UI 7 Beta 3, the Korean tech giant has shown off some of the latest big changes compared to the previous beta build. These include Design changes to the battery indicator, Quick panel changes, redesigned Galaxy AI icon, Now Bar settings, altered Home Screen settings menu, and much more.

One UI 7 Stable

The One UI 7 beta program began on the Galaxy S24 series early last month, and Samsung has reportedly canceled plans to allow beta access to owners of other Galaxy smartphones. Also, the upcoming Galaxy S25 series will be the first phones to run the stable version of One UI 7, and all existing Galaxy S smartphones are rumored to receive it in an update in February 2025.

Galaxy S25 series will launch at the the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event that will take place in San Jose, California, USA.

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