UI 7 Things You Like / Dislike

[BerryBubbles]

I should probably watch a video & learn the new features, but I thought sharing our thoughts might be interesting.

This is small, but I just stumbled across the fact that there are more color options for the Samsung calender. I will definitely use that.

 

[nuangel2]

Not a big deal but I dislike the search bar at the bottom prefer it at the top. I wish user could have that option

 

[fuzzywuzzywazzafuzzy]

I don't like that folder panes on home screen are a set size and don't adjust based on number of apps in that folder.

 

[BerryBubbles]

This is just a little disappointing, but I'll live!

I use the Samsung calender countdown widget on my home screen to keep an eye on what's coming up. I was able to select a 1×1 size widget & fit 5 across my screen.



The smallest option now is a 1×2, so I can only fit 2 across the screen.



I guess I'll have to resort to looking at my entire calendar daily ... like a normal person.

 

[Kilroy672]

So far it seems my S24 Ultra is getting better battery life since the update.

 

[BerryBubbles]

So far it seems my S24 Ultra is getting better battery life since the update.

Well, now that you mentioned it, the battery life on my s24U appears to look better.

18 hours 45 minutes ago, the battery was at 96% . It's now at 62% .

Also, @mustang7757 posted a link to an article regarding a Google Play Services update that should improve battery life.

Thread 'Play System Update Improve Battery '

Sunday at 3:40 AM

These play system updates are becoming More and More important

Next Android Play System update will improve your Samsung phone’s battery

Google’s April 2025 Android system update brings helpful improvements for Samsung phone users. The update focuses on better battery life and connectivity. It also adds new features to Google Wallet and enhances security through Play Protect. The Google Play services v25.13 update targets system...

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• mustang7757
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• Forum: Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

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[leerandall]

So far it seems my S24 Ultra is getting better battery life since the update.

I've noticed this too with my locked Verizon S24U. I also noticed the reason for this, at least on my phone. After the update, the My Verizon Services app was no longer installed on the phone. Prior to the update, My Verizon Services insisted on eating up at least the first 10% of battery life after being fully re-charged and removed from the charger. And the app could not be disabled or uninstalled. Thank God it's gone now.

 

[leerandall]

I've noticed this too with my locked Verizon S24U. I also noticed the reason for this, at least on my phone. After the update, the My Verizon Services app was no longer installed on the phone. Prior to the update, My Verizon Services insisted on eating up at least the first 10% of battery life after being fully re-charged and removed from the charger. And the app could not be disabled or uninstalled. Thank God it's gone now.

Well, that was short-lived. It's baaaack! But now, after the update, My Verizon Services no longer appears as an app in Settings->Apps. The only evidence of it that I can find now is it being first in the list of apps that used the most battery in Settings->Battery. Sigh...

 

[BerryBubbles]

Well, that was short-lived. It's baaaack! But now, after the update, My Verizon Services no longer appears as an app in Settings->Apps. The only evidence of it that I can find now is it being first in the list of apps that used the most battery in Settings->Battery. Sigh...

Well, that's unfortunate.

 

[fuzzywuzzywazzafuzzy]

Is there a way to turn off the home screen animation when you touch the home button when in an app? It's quite slow to finish the animation. I'd like it to just show the full home screen with icons when I hit home button.

 

[mustang7757]

I like options in One UI 7
Examples

Pull down notifications panel can have them split or together
The app drawer allows vertical or horizontal scrolling

What I don't like

The battery icon is hard to see(Status bar)
Same setting in multiple places

 

[Bkdodger1]

I like options in One UI 7
Examples

Pull down notifications panel can have them split or together
The app drawer allows vertical or horizontal scrolling

What I don't like

The battery icon is hard to see(Status bar)
Same setting in multiple places

I might be the worst battery icon I've ever seen LOL I hate it so much that I no longer have the battery in the status bar

 

[mustang7757]

I might be the worst battery icon I've ever seen LOL I hate it so much that I no longer have the battery in the status bar

I agree and I left feedback on this from the s24u to the Fold 6 beta and nothing , you turn the percentage off and just watch the color in the pill go down or full when it's full color

 

[Bkdodger1]

I agree and I left feedback on this from the s24u to the Fold 6 beta and nothing , you turn the percentage off and just watch the color in the pill go down or full when it's full color

Yeah just added a battery widget to my Fold home

 

[mustang7757]

Yeah just added a battery widget to my Fold home

Yeah same

 

[BerryBubbles]

Is there a way to turn off the home screen animation when you touch the home button when in an app? It's quite slow to finish the animation. I'd like it to just show the full home screen with icons when I hit home button.

I don't know anyway to adjust just that one action. However, there is a section in the Developer Options settings to adjust the animation scales across the device. I keep mine at .5x. You could try adjusting the scales & see if it makes any difference.





There's also an option in the Accessibility setting but I have never used it.

 

[BerryBubbles]

I like options in One UI 7
Examples

Pull down notifications panel can have them split or together
The app drawer allows vertical or horizontal scrolling

What I don't like

The battery icon is hard to see(Status bar)
Same setting in multiple places

I don't know what 'they' were thinking with the battery icon. On top of it being illegible, it's an eye sore. Sending feedback sounds like a good idea.

 

[mustang7757]

I don't know what they were thinking with the battery icon. On top of it being illegible , it's an eye sore. Sending feedback sounds like a good idea.

They must have really good eye vision

 

[BerryBubbles]

They must have really good eye vision

I guess so.

Like Superman.

 

[mustang7757]

I guess so.

Like Superman.