Samsung One UI 7 has many new ways to make your phone look just how you want

At SDC 2024, everyone anticipated a major announcement from Samsung, but the company did not unveil the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 during the event. However, Samsung gave us our first glimpse of the upcoming One UI 7.0 running on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Since then, we now have a more detailed hands-on video of the Galaxy S24 Ultra running One UI 7.0 beta, courtesy of a YouTuber (video below).

The YouTube channel Mobile Wala Bhai has released another hands-on video exploring One UI 7 features. Following the initial video, which highlighted features like the pill-shaped battery indicator, revamped app icons, a new charging indicator, and camera interface changes, this latest video dives into customization of the lock screen, Quick Panel, notifications bar, and Task Changer.

This new hands-on video shows lots of new ways you can change how your Samsung phone looks with One UI 7. Keep reading to find out more:

Lock Screen Customizations:

There are new options for lock screen customization in One UI 7, including access to the image gallery directly from the lock screen, new lock screen widgets, and various clock styles.

Quick Panel and Notifications:

In One UI 7.0, you can now swipe from different sides of the screen to access notifications or quick settings, enhancing usability with one-hand operation. The notification panel and quick toggles have been redesigned for a cleaner appearance.

In the image below, if you want to see your notifications, just swipe down from the left side of your phone’s screen. If you need the Quick Settings, swipe down from the right side. The notifications now have a more rounded look.

Task Changer:

With One UI 7, you’ll see that everything moves more smoothly on your phone screen. In addition, you can now easily shut down apps you’re not using anymore, which helps keep your phone running smoothly.

Stock App Redesign:

Several stock applications like Camera, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, and Weather have new, more three-dimensional icons.

What do we know so far about One UI 7?

Samsung One UI 7 to introduce a comprehensive UI overhaul. This includes new animations, a stronger background blur effect in the app drawer, and redesigned app icons for a modern look. The camera app controls have been moved to the bottom for easier one-handed use. The One UI 7 is expected to add more advanced AI features.

At its developer conference, Samsung announced that One UI 7 will be released with the Galaxy S25 early next year, but users can expect the beta program to start by the end of 2024.