topic Re: Re: One UI 7 in Mobile Apps & Services

One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 08:23:04 GMT

Please get this garbage UI off my phone. This combined with the terrible changes to the earbuds has me ready to ditch Samsung permanently.

The forced updates when I hate the way the UI is are wrong. I had something I had a lot of money for that I liked and Samsung keeps changing the design. I am not ok with where things have moved to, specifically the new layout of the quick panel, the new app carousel, Google Gemini being FORCED onto my phone, search bar being moved to the bottom of app screen and the notofications. I'm so sick of this company.

Re: One UI 7

JordanS — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:39:39 GMT

You'll be please to hear that some of these features you have mentioned can be configured back to the old way, however, it wouldn't be possible to revert the entire UI back to a previous one.

If you prefer the old style of having your notifications and Quick Settings together, that's absolutely possible. All you need to do is swipe down on the right hand side > Tap the Pencil icon up top > Panel Settings > Notification and Quick Settings View > Together.

To alter your app carousel back to a horizontal scroll instead of vertical, bring up the app's menu > 3 dots (bottom right) > Sort > Custom.

You can choose which digital device assistant you wish to use if you are not a fan of Google Gemini, or set it to none instead, by heading into Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Digital Device Assistant.

You mentioned you are facing issues with your earbuds, it would be worth making a post in Galaxy Wearable with further details. That way our Wearable community will be able to support you further.

Re: One UI 7

JAMES4578 — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:50:27 GMT

Hi @TheReclusivetortoise Welcome to the Samsung Community 😀.

I really do not think there is a massive change with one Ui7 and all companies upgrade their software.. you should become accustomed with it in time.

Some information here for tweaking some things as mentioned. https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-7-change-split-notifications-quick-settings-3555517/
A number of customisations can also be made with Good Lock , see some detail in this article https://news.samsung.com/global/exploring-good-lock-%E2%91%A0-the-ultimate-personalization-tool-discover-the-all-new-home-up

Not sure of your issue with the Buds, is it Design or Functionality? For instance enhancements have been made with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and whilst there may be different opinions I have been impressed.

Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:53:22 GMT

None of these are what my problem is, so allow me to elaborate.

I can't remove the following from the quick panel: volume, play music, nearby devices, smqrt view, modes, and smart things.

The 3 button menu in the recent apps screen does nothing but show "show recommended apps"

I want NO digital assistant forcefully installed on my phone, but that is more likely on Google than Samsung so whatever.

I'm facing no issues with the earbuds i have. Sennheiser and Bowers & Wilkins were wonderful replacements over the wannabe airpods.

This company is so desperate to be Apple but most of us chose Samsung because we don't like Apple products.

Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:56:13 GMT

Forcing design changes on something I paid over $1000 for is not something I'm ok with 🤷🏿. Security updates and UI changes are not the same and so the latter does not need to be mandatory.

Re: One UI 7

JordanS — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:40:40 GMT

Some of the quick panel buttons you have mentioned can be altered and removed under the same pencil icon we mentioned within the Quick Settings.

As for the horizontal and vertical scrolling we referred to under the 3 dots, this is within the app menu itself, not within the recent apps key on the navigation bar. The app menu is accessed by swiping up on the Home Screen, if you have your phone set to have an app's menu.

As @JAMES4578 has pointed out, you can achieve greater levels of customisation with the GoodLock app over on the Galaxy Store. Using the HomeUp module in GoodLock will allow you to customise your recent app's scrolling.

Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:52:00 GMT

Did you really just try and gaslight me? I have attempted to remove those buttons through the pencil icon, the only option available it "touch and hold to change order".

I am also now discovering that several of my apps languages have been changed to Spanish as well.

Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:59:43 GMT

Did ya really just try and gaslisht me? There is no option to remove the buttons I mentioned through the pencil icon settings. Only "touch and hold to change order". It is simply too much clutter.

Additionally I'm finding that the update has changed several apps to Spanish.

So your solution is to use additional software to solve the issues with a phone that I was happy with prior to an update I didn't want.

Re: Re: One UI 7

Joeeye — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:04:21 GMT

You may perhaps consider not buying a smartphone in the future. Updates are a time old tradition that all smartphones have gone through since their inception over 20 years ago, no matter the cost.

Re: Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:28:58 GMT

Somewhat agree but the updates didn't used to be forced and major UI changes definitely shouldn't be. So I'm in the mood to complain

Re: Re: Re: One UI 7

Joeeye — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:35:39 GMT

It's only natural to some to dislike change, but the UI hasn't really altered the phones functionality to any significant degree. Personally I've not noticed the changes for everyday use and find most to be cosmetic changes. This forced update isn't a new change either as all androids have been updated this way, the only difference now is this level of support extends to more than 3 years as it has been in the past. Most consider this a positive change and better value for money.

Re: One UI 7

JordanS — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:17:59 GMT

Thank you for pointing out that this setting isn't there. It appears that the Device and Media Control steps I provided were for One UI 6, rather than One UI 7. I do apologise for that misinformation there.

Re: One UI 7

TheReclusivetortoise — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:44:44 GMT

any answer about the system language continuing to revert back to spanish after the update to oneui 7 this morning? I don't know spanish and am lucky it's only like half the apps that change.

Re: One UI 7

Justus350 — Thu, 08 May 2025 23:30:55 GMT

You can disable Gemini anytime you want and move the search bar anywhere you want so how is that a good example of what you don't like

Re: One UI 7

Members_bctOAfg — Sat, 10 May 2025 02:08:30 GMT

I completely agree. If this update isn't reverted I'll 100% be switching to a different provider. There are soooo many people complaining about the new updated UI but the response is "you'll get used to it". I do not want to get used to it. You should have the option to keep the old settings.

There's no way to change the battery icon and percentage back to the old version.

There's no way to have the search bar on top like every ***** other app or browser.

There's no way to change the volume button design back to the old one. Whoever thought it would be fun to make the volume bar round so you have no idea really what percentage it is on should be fired.

So many problems with functionality in name of "progress"??? "design"???

Will not be buying Samsung again if this isn't reverted.

Re: One UI 7

UnderAlias — Sun, 25 May 2025 03:35:55 GMT

Totally agree. Also this update has made some of my apps completely unusable! The navigation buttons at the bottom of screen are overlapping with apps buttons, so i cannot open the app chat box for help etc in my After Pay app now. The only way around it is changing my phone setting to swipe instead of bottom buttons to access that. Then changing it back after using that chat. Absolutely insane. All because of this update, was fine before!

Re: One UI 7

BvV — Mon, 26 May 2025 11:07:08 GMT

I want the clutter at the bottom gone as well. Ui7 pissed me right off: "oh, here's a bunch of changes to your settings that you didnt ask for and that arent even explained even thlugh directly mess up the interface and usage that we were accustomed to for years, have fun".

I HATE IT AND I WANT IT GONE ASAP

Re: One UI 7

UnderAlias — Mon, 26 May 2025 11:11:50 GMT

Absolutely 💯 Also, if we wanted an IPhone (which most of these changes are to accommodate, iPhone users) I would have bought one! Soooo many Samsung users are extremely upset by this. Talk about disrespect to your customers!

Re: One UI 7

Mefink86 — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:55:39 GMT

yes exactly! the battery icon new designbis a huge issue for mr as I cant read it. the apps and overal sizing changes is a huge problem for me as i don't have 20/20 vision. i buy sansung causr I utterly hate the look of apple thats ehat 7.0 looks like and i demand it reverted or drmand my money back! i need clear crisp look npt bubbly childish looking designs for accessibility wirh my vision struggles. im ready to contact my lawyer snd sue samsung over this unusabke and accessibility vreaking change period. AdA lawsuit time