One UI
One UI 4.0 adds advanced customization capabilities and privacy controls
Samsung’s One UI user interface brings an integrated mobile experience to Galaxy smartphones with simpler and easier interaction and clean and elegant design. And, the One UI 4 beta participants will be able to experience customizable capabilities and privacy controls that give them the ability to design their best mobile experience – the one that best suits their individual needs and allows them to express themselves.
With a One UI 4, users get customization options all the time. The wealth of themes options allow users to customize the appearance and performance of their device, providing them with tools to customize their home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers and much more. However, here, we are discussing the Device Care and Privacy feature of the device in One UI 4.0.
Samsung One UI 4.0 Device Care
Battery issues are a major reason to look at the Device Care menu, now it has an intuitive interface to help you quickly diagnose issues with your phone. The primary screen now highlights both battery life and safety issues. The complete status of the phone is now displayed as emoji, instead of just green points, making it easy to determine how things are going at a glance.
If you see any problems with your device, you can go directly to the Samsung Members check-up from Device Care. Try the diagnostic tests to find out what the problem is and get suggestions for solving it.
The option to protect your battery by limiting the charging to 85% now appears in the Device Care menu. This option has been added to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, introduced with One UI 3.1.1, so it makes sense to see it in One UI 4 for other devices.
Samsung One UI 4.0 Privacy Feature
Some of the most significant improvements in the One UI 4 focus on privacy. The new Permission Usage History menu allows you to view all permissions used by each application over time. You can easily disable the camera, location, and microphone permissions directly within the menu.
Now you get pop-ups in all apps asking if you want to get notifications. This may be a little annoying, but it’s better than turning on notifications or turning off all apps automatically.
When you talk about pop-ups, you will also get one each time the app asks to use your location. You can choose between the exact location or the approximate location of each application. For apps that only need to know your general location, such as weather apps, you can allow access to your location so they can determine your exact location.
A green dot will now appear in the upper-hand corner of the screen when the app uses the camera or microphone to see if the app is recording without your permission. You can also use the quick settings controls to temporarily block all applications from using the camera or microphone.
When you copy and paste sensitive information such as credit cards, you can now be notified if any application accesses the information stored on your clipboard. It seems that privacy has been a major issue for Google in its Android 12 update, which is why we are seeing these great new privacy features extend to Samsung’s One UI 4 software.
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Samsung has been actively testing One UI 7 builds for several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 being among the models included in these tests. As the development of the next major software update progresses, Samsung has moved forward with testing, and the first internal test builds for these two foldable smartphones have now surfaced online.
A recent report from a reliable tipster has revealed that the One UI 7 testing builds, F946BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and F731BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, have been spotted on Samsung’s test servers.
This indicates that the company is moving forward with the internal testing phase for these devices and is working on enhancing the update ahead of its release for users.
Developing….
Samsung has started testing One UI 7 (Android 15) on Galaxy S23 FE. It’s the first time when the software server has listed the latest build for the device. An internal test build has been spotted, suggesting the Beta is unlikely for the S23 FE.
Recently, an internal One UI 7 (Android 15) build surfaced on Samsung’s software server for the Galaxy S23 FE. The build carries PDA version number S711BXXU6EXKM, where “E” refers to a major version bump in the near future.
Samsung has significantly delayed this year’s Beta Program. The owners of Galaxy S25 smartphones still missing out access to the One UI 7 Beta. The public rollout is delayed till the first half of the next year.
Well, this long wait will end up bringing fruitful upgrades to your Galaxy. The company is exploring a brand new interface across the OS. Many new features are being added in the One UI 7, with AI upgrades due for the One UI 7.1 software.
Google and some other Android vendors started a stable Android 15 update rollout. The distribution commenced after months of Beta testing. Beyond that, Google has just kickstarted the Developer Beta of the Android 16 operating system.
One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released for your Galaxy S23 FE by February 2025. Samsung will unveil the final version alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. Later on, eligible devices will begin getting the major firmware update.
Galaxy S23 FE runs an Exynos 2200 chip, offering decent performance. Samsung’s next big upgrade will elevate your phone’s animation and transitions to a whole new level. A tipster has recently revealed key information about the changes.
The software will introduce redesigned Quick Settings, independent Notification Panel, rounded UI components, smoother animations, reliable transition effects, faster app opening experience, easily accessible Camera toggles and a lot more.
Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.
Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.
Image: Samsung Newsroom
With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.
While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.
Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.
Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.