Samsung‘s next iteration of its custom Android skin, One UI 7, is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. The new OS is expected to bring a fresh design overhaul, and now we finally have a first look at what’s coming.
Pakistani YouTuber Mobile Wala Bhai managed to get an early look at One UI 7 on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, ahead of everyone else. He’s now sharing a series of videos that show the new features and changes. In his second video this week, he walks us through the new UI’s design updates.
One UI 7: What’s changed?
The most noticeable change is a redesigned Quick Panel, now split into separate sections for notifications and quick settings. But there’s also an option to merge them like earlier. The interesting part is that users can now customize the placement of various quick setting toggles and sliders on their own.
Beyond the Quick Panel, the lock screen seems to be getting a makeover as well. Users will have more control over the clock’s position and can add mini widgets for quick information access. Additionally, there’s a new pill-shaped element at the bottom that houses the emergency call button and charging animation.
Subtle design tweaks are also on the horizon. The video hints at redesigned app icons for first-party apps like Camera, Contacts, and Gallery. Existing widgets for Battery, Device Care, and Weather appear to have received a visual refresh, while we can also see new widgets like Images, Stories, and Secure Wi-Fi.
Moreover, the notifications now appear larger with a pill-shaped design, accompanied by a stronger background blur effect.
Though this leak provides a glimpse of what’s coming, remember this is likely a pre-release build, and features might change before the Galaxy S25 launch. Samsung is expected to reveal more about One UI 7 in the coming months, so stay tuned for updates.
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