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Here’s how to hide Mobile Hotspot icon on your Samsung device
Samsung Galaxy users can now hide the hotspot icon on their smartphones along with other indicator icons, thanks to the QuickStar Good Lock module.
Previously, users could customize the visibility of several indicator icons including VPN, Power Saver, Location, Date Saver, battery, Bluetooth, and more. Now, the Mobile Hotspot icon has been added to this list.
Last month, Samsung released the QuickStar 7.3.06.50 update, which introduced the ability to hide the mobile hotspot icon. This feature is particularly useful for users who prefer a cleaner quick panel and want to hide indicator icons.
To hide the Mobile Hotspot indicator icon on the quick panel of your Samsung devices, users just need to follow a few simple steps.
- Open the Good Lock app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
- Access the QuickStar Good Lock module and enable it by toggling the option.
- Navigate to the “Visibility of Indicator icons” option.
- Enable the feature with a single tap on the toggle.
- Locate the Mobile Hotspot icon in the list and toggle it off to hide it from the quick panel.
By giving users control over which icons appear in the quick panel, Samsung enhances usability and ensures a cleaner look that suits individual preferences. This feature simplifies the user interface and offers a more personalized experience.
Samsung QuickStar 7.3.06.50 update brings hotspot icon hiding feature
July 2024 is an important month as Samsung hosted its Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company launched several products including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Alongside these launches, Samsung started rolling out the July 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy A55 being the first device to receive it.
The July 2024 security patch addresses over 55 issues to enhance system security. Google brings fixes for 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 2 are irrelevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has fixed 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to strengthen device security further. These vulnerabilities mainly impact components such as One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and others.
Below is the list of Galaxy devices that have already received the July 2024 update.
Samsung One UI July 2024 Updates List
July 31
- Samsung Galaxy A24 users getting July 2024 security update
July 27
- July 2024 update live for Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus in the US
- US Galaxy XCover 6 Pro blessed with July 2024 security update
July 24
- Exynos Galaxy S21 FE models grab July 2024 update in India
July 23
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 starts getting July 2024 security update
July 19
- Samsung Galaxy A53 receives July 2024 security update
July 18
- Samsung Galaxy A14, A34 5G grab July 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra receiving July 2024 security update
July 17
- Samsung Galaxy A15 blessed with July 2024 security update
- 18 Samsung flagships getting July 2024 security update in the US [Verizon]
- Samsung releases July 2024 security update for Galaxy S21 FE
July 16
- Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets July 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy A52s grab July 2024 security update
- Samsung boosts Galaxy A35 5G security with July 2024 update
- Samsung Galaxy A73 receiving July 2024 security update
- Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3 get treated with July 2024 security update
July 15
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4 receive July 2024 security update
- Galaxy S23 series getting July 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (Quantum 4) bags July 2024 security update
July 13
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 get July 2024 update in the US
July 12
- Samsung Galaxy S22 series starts receiving July 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE grabs July 2024 security update
July 11
- July 2024 security update now live for two more Galaxy A53, A04e
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series receiving July 2024 security update
July 06
- Samsung’s July 2024 security update has arrived, starting with Galaxy A55
*More Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
Samsung July 2024 Security Patch Details Released: Here’s What’s New
Google Pixel phones received the fourth Beta update of Android 15 this month. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. Samsung will likely open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices next month.
Following the I/O 2024 event, many Android vendors such as Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus have commenced Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung is not subjected to follow. Meanwhile, the company is swiftly working to kick off the One UI Beta program soon.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in the middle of 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
In case you don’t find your Galaxy device in the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to the eligibility of devices. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
One UI 7 is the upcoming version of Samsung‘s One UI, based on Android 15. So far, we’ve seen numerous leaks related to its beta release, features, and UI design. Now, new screenshots have surfaced online, revealing enhancements and the look of the One UI 7 App Drawer. Thanks to tipster @Chunvn8888 for sharing an early look at the enhanced App Drawer.
According to the screenshots, the main highlight is the new search bar that’s moved to the bottom of the app drawer with One UI 7. This design change makes it easier to use the search feature with one hand. It is expected that Samsung will add a feature to choose whether the search bar stays at the bottom or moves to the top.
In addition to the search bar location, One UI 7 introduces more customization options. You’ll be able to turn off labels for app icons and widgets on the home screen and in the app drawer, giving your screen a cleaner look. Furthermore, Samsung is also updating the icons for stock apps to provide a new and refreshed look.
Recently, some leaks revealed One UI 7 Clock and Lock screen. On Lock screen, the next major update is expected to revamp the charging bar, battery widget, and shortcuts for a cleaner and more organized arrangement.
On the other side, the One UI 7 supported Clock app redesigned the user interface with increased contrast for easier navigation and added new icons and labeling to the bottom bar for modern design.
Overall, the One UI 7 update looks to bring several useful updates and improvements, and Samsung users are looking forward to trying them out. Notably, Samsung will soon start the One UI 7 Beta Program. Keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for it if you have one of the latest Galaxy flagships.