Galaxy S25 One UI 7: New Features and Updates

The Galaxy S25 with One UI 7 is a game-changer. It boasts a sleek new design with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that's perfect for binge-watching your favorite shows.

One of the standout features of the Galaxy S25 is its improved performance, thanks to the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. This means you can expect lightning-fast speeds and seamless multitasking.

With One UI 7, you'll also enjoy a more intuitive user interface that's designed to work seamlessly with your phone's hardware. This results in a more responsive and efficient overall experience.

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The latest One UI 7 rollout is now available for the Galaxy S25 series.

The update includes the April security patch and weighs around 780MB. To check if it’s available for your Galaxy S25, head to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.

The new firmware versions included in the update are S931NKSU2AYD9 for the Galaxy S25, S936NKSU2AYD9 for the Galaxy S25+, and S938NKSU2AYD9 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The update brings minor but welcome refinements, such as a new charging animation and better support for media apps.

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One UI 7 offers a range of customization options that let you tailor the look and feel of your Galaxy S25 to your liking. You can now split the notification and Quick Settings panels into two, giving you more flexibility.

The Quick Settings panel has been revamped with a volume control bar below the tiles for easy one-hand access. This makes it simple to adjust the volume without having to navigate through the panel.

You can also move every button and toggle in the Quick Settings panel around as you like, giving you complete control over the layout. I found this feature to be particularly useful for customizing the panel to fit my needs.

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The base Samsung Galaxy S25's UI feels like it's tuned for an even smaller display, with text that's really large and excessive padding around touch targets.

You can make things feel more spacious by adjusting the font size and screen zoom. To do this, head to Settings > Display > Font size and style, and Settings > Display > Screen zoom, and set each slider one tick to the left.

This small tweak can make a big difference, especially on a 6.2-inch display. It's surprising how much of a difference a single notch can make.

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You can now customize the Quick Settings panel on your Galaxy device to suit your preferences. One UI 7 lets you split the notification and Quick Settings panels into two separate sections, giving you more flexibility.

To access the Quick Settings panel, swipe down from the top-right corner of your home screen. This will give you a dedicated panel for adjusting settings on the go.

The Quick Settings panel now features a volume control bar below the tiles, making it easier to adjust volume settings with one hand. This is a welcome addition to the panel.

You can move every button and toggle in the Quick Settings panel around as you like, thanks to the added flexibility in One UI 7. This means you can arrange the settings to fit your workflow.

If you prefer a more traditional Android-like layout, you can disable the new Quick Settings panel by pulling down the quick settings panel, tapping the pencil icon, then tapping Panel settings and ticking the Together option.

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The revamped Camera app in One UI 7 is a game-changer for Samsung users. It's been reorganized to make it simpler and easier to use.

One of the key changes is that all the main camera controls are now at the bottom, tucked into an expandable menu. This makes it much easier to access the features you need with one hand.

The default modes you'll see are Portrait, Photo, and Video, with other modes accessible from the More tab. This keeps the interface clutter-free and easy to navigate.

To access other camera controls like Settings, flash, timer, ratio, and resolution, you can tap a menu button next to the zoom toggles. This menu consolidates nearly all the options previously in the top bar in One UI 6.

The top bar now only includes toggles for flash, resolution, and motion photos. This streamlined approach makes it easier to find what you need quickly.

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The Pro photo and video modes have also gotten simpler controls for better usability. This means you can focus on taking great photos and videos without getting bogged down in complicated settings.

A new zoom control in Pro video mode allows you to zoom seamlessly while recording videos. This is a small but significant improvement that can make a big difference in your video recording experience.

The new Galaxy S25 One UI 7 update brings several exciting new features to the table. One of the key highlights is the introduction of Now Bar and Live Notification support for the Media Player.

Stabilization optimizations have been made to improve performance across charging, camera functionality, security, and general system operations. This means you can expect a smoother overall experience with your Galaxy S25.

A new charging animation is now available, which was previously seen in the beta version. This is a nice touch, but it's not the only new feature worth mentioning.

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Gemini, Samsung's AI assistant, has been integrated more deeply into the OS. This means you can use Gemini to execute multiple commands at once that work across multiple apps.

With Gemini, you can also access many stock Samsung apps with a long press of the power button on your Galaxy phone. This makes it easier to get things done quickly and efficiently.

Writing tools are now natively integrated into the OS, so you can trigger them easily in almost all apps. This is a game-changer for productivity and creativity.

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The App Drawer and Animations in the Galaxy S25's One UI 7 are a welcome change. You can now use a vertical app drawer, a feature previously only available through a Good Lock module.

To access the vertical app drawer, you'll need to sort your apps alphabetically, and if you use the custom order option, the launcher will switch to a vertical layout. This is a nice usability change that's been a long time coming.

The new system animations in One UI 7 are also smoother and more polished, adding a touch of cohesion to the overall UI. The revamped animations might not seem like a big deal at first, but they make a noticeable impact once you start using the phone.

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The vertical app drawer is a game-changer for Samsung users. You can now switch to a vertical layout, a feature that was previously only available through a Good Lock module.

To use the vertical app drawer, you'll need to sort your apps alphabetically. This is a requirement for the feature to work.

The implementation is a bit weird, but it's nice to have the option to switch between horizontal and vertical styles.

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One UI 7 has finally caught up to the competition by delivering smoother system animations than previous One UI releases.

The new animations feel more streamlined and cohesive, adding a touch of polish to the overall UI.

This change is in keeping with the new system icons, which add an extra layer of polish to the interface and give it a fresh, modern look.

The revamped animations might not seem like a big deal at first, but once you start using One UI 7, you'll realize the impact it creates.