one ui7

[o_spry]

The changes in One UI 7, specifically the overly rounded UI elements like the volume and the cluttered function bar, are a significant step backward in terms of usability and aesthetics. Furthermore, the limited options for animation reduction are incredibly frustrating for users who prefer a snappier, less visually busy experience. Please reconsider these design choices and provide users with more customization options in future updates.

[johnz237]

Hi! Welcome to the Samsung Members community!

You are able to customize as much as you want! Go to Galaxy Themes and then Icons.

Also, check out Good Lock. Your request to allow for choices is already a reality.

There's a reason animations aren't just a simple change and have to be done on the dev page. It can cause stability problems.

[arianwen27]

Not sure if this helps but android 16 looks even more like what you're describing one ui 7 is like. So don't blame samsung, every phone is moving in the same direction

[jiten_214]

Samsung Fails to Deliver a Truly User-Centric Experience

Switching to a Samsung phone has been a disappointing experience, primarily because it doesn't live up to the hype created by marketing. Despite offering high-end specifications, the actual user experience falls short in several key areas:

1. Camera Experience While Samsung boasts 200MP and 50MP cameras, it lacks practical features like Apple's Cinematic Mode. The camera app feels feature-rich on paper but incomplete in real use.

2. Screen Recording Limitations After recording the screen, there’s no direct Share button. Users must go to the gallery to find and share the video, which adds unnecessary steps and feels outdated.

3. Keyboard Experience The default Samsung Keyboard is subpar compared to alternatives like Gboard. It's less accurate, lacks advanced features, and doesn’t feel intuitive.

4. AI and Photo Enhancement Despite promoting many AI features, there is no automatic photo enhancement after capturing a picture. Users have to rely on third-party apps for improvements, which is inconvenient.

5. Call Recording Call recording is hidden deep within settings and not accessible directly from the dialer screen. This adds friction to a feature that should be easily toggled.

6. Battery Life and Charging Battery backup is underwhelming, and charging speeds are significantly slower compared to competitors in the same price range.

7. Design and Innovation The design of the Galaxy S25 feels heavily inspired by Apple, lacking originality. There’s a clear emphasis on appearance rather than meaningful innovation.

8. Software Experience One UI 7 is bloated and lacks the smoothness and simplicity of OxygenOS from OnePlus. The overall software experience doesn’t feel as clean or responsive.

9. just dependent on google gemini AI . where everyone showing that how can i remove object..ha.ha

Conclusion
Samsung seems more focused on marketing and specs rather than providing a refined and user-first experience. The lack of thoughtful features, poor software decisions, and uninspired design make it feel like a missed opportunity. Unfortunately, Android users don’t have many great alternatives right now — especially with OxygenOS no longer as polished as it used to be

[johnz237]

Your post youve already made has a reponse, it can be seen. Just so you dont feel the need to copy and paste into comment sections 😊

[o_spry]

the thing is:

i have no way to change the rounded volume, brightness sliders and the battery icon. why is there a volume slider in the function bar and the need to swipe three times for all the functions. in addition - i do not find it useful at all to control music playback at the bottom and this carousel looks kinda annoying

further:

i have animations reduced, but exiting an app is still slow, unlike the previous build, where this made the phone operate without all animations

there is no official way to roll back the update

also:

using power button for ai is really worse than just asking it

[o_spry]

its difficult to find good themes, but ill try

[o_spry · Accepted solution]

a getaround:

-changing color pallete to dark, it made volume background dark and battery more pronounced albeit most toggles are now hard to tell

-switching lock screen notifications to cards

-removing brightness slider from the first dropdown

the only problem for now is the app exit animation

more customization would be nice, not with themes