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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Green line during One UI update? Here's video proof of it happening on a Galaxy S21 FE
TL;DR A user documented the appearance of the dreaded 'green line' issue on their Galaxy S21 FE's AMOLED display during a One UI 6.1 software update. Despite thousands of affected users across multiple device lines, Samsung does not have a transparent policy for addressing these known green-line screen defects. For years, green line issues have plagued AMOLED displays across flagship and mid-range phones. Some OEMs like OnePlus offer a lifetime display warranty against green line issues in certain markets, but most other OEMs have left the consumer to fend for themselves. The problem is that the green line appears on the device without the user's fault, usually around an update. While we have seen many, many, many photos of the green line issue so far, we now have a video recording of the green line appearing on a device while an update is being applied. Reddit user kingshukroy01 (spotted by Sammobile) stuck to One UI 6 on their Samsung Galaxy S21 FE for fear of getting a green line when they apply the impending One UI 6.1 update. Note that this One UI 6.1 update rolled out in May 2024 for the S21 FE, so the user has been avoiding the update for over a year already, despite One UI's update installation reminders every day! Fed up with the reminders, the user finally installed the One UI 6.1 update. Guess what happened next? Before update After update Since the user feared the worst, they recorded a video of the device update process. Unfortunately, their worst fear materialized, and the phone gradually got a green line on the display during the update process. Unfortunately for the user, Samsung does not have a publicly informed, on-the-record policy for handling green line issues. The user approached Samsung's service center, where they were told they needed to produce a purchase invoice for their two-and-a-half-year-old device, which they don't have. So it is unclear if the user will get any relief for an issue recorded to come with a software update through no fault of their own. It's a ridiculous situation all around, one that makes you lose faith in AMOLED displays as a whole, and certainly doesn't inspire confidence in Samsung for your next smartphone purchase. We've contacted Samsung India for more information on the company's policy for dealing with green line issues and what steps it has taken to prevent the problem from cropping up on newer smartphones. We'll keep you updated if and when we learn more. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Health
- Android Authority
Here's how Samsung's Antioxidant Index feature will work with Galaxy Watches (APK teardown)
TL;DR Samsung's upcoming Antioxidant Index feature will let you track your body's beta carotene levels via your Galaxy Watch's sensors. The watch must be removed and pressed against the thumb to perform the measurement, which then syncs with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone. Full compatibility details remain unclear, but you'd likely need One UI 8 Watch and a compatible Galaxy Watch, possibly the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. At the Galaxy S25 series launch, Samsung briefly mentioned an upcoming 'Antioxidant Index' feature for the Samsung Health app, slated to arrive in 2H 2025. This feature will measure the beta carotene in your body and use this information to deliver personalized nutrition advice to ensure you are eating right. Beyond this, the company didn't divulge more details. However, through a One UI 8 Watch leak, we had a fair idea of how the feature could work. Thanks to a new update to the Samsung Health app, we can corroborate how users can measure their beta carotene levels for the Antioxidant Index, and show the guidance pages present within the app. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Samsung Health v6.30.0.109 includes much more detail about how the Antioxidant Index feature would work through a Galaxy Watch, aligning with our previous findings. As you can see, once you have connected your compatible Galaxy Watch to your phone, you can use it to measure your beta carotene levels. However, to do so, you will have to remove the watch from your wrist and hold it so that your thumb presses on the sensors on the back of the watch. Since the display will be facing away from you, you can check the progress of the measurement on your phone. It's still unclear if you need one of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series watches for the feature to work or if older watches like the Galaxy Watch 7 series or even older have the requisite hardware to measure your beta carotene levels. In the infographics, the first watch appears to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 7 series, but the second graphic uses what seems to be a render of the Galaxy Watch 8 for the measurement. Samsung Health also has a lot of good information about the antioxidant index for users interested in learning more about it: Through an earlier leak, we know what the Watch tile for the Antioxidant Index feature would look like: As mentioned earlier, the Antioxidant Index feature is slated for release in the second half of the year. While not confirmed by Samsung, it's fair to presume that you'd need One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch to activate the functionality, and the latest Samsung Health app, perhaps on One UI 8 on your Galaxy smartphone. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Engadget
7 days ago
- Engadget
Android 16 includes a desktop interface Google built from Samsung DeX
Devices running Android 16 will pick up a new trick when the software update rolls out later this year: The ability to run a desktop-style interface while connected to an external display. An early version of the idea was spotted for phones in betas of Android 16, but as 9to5Google noticed, Google made the feature official during its developer keynote. According to the presentation, the new windowing and external display feature was created in collaboration with Samsung, "building on the foundation of Samsung DeX, to bring enhanced desktop windowing capabilities in Android 16." Prior to this official support, Samsung DeX was a custom feature Samsung built into One UI that allowed certain Samsung phones and tablets to display a desktop-style interface while connected to a display. Google's implementation seems to be aiming for the same thing, with resizable windows and a dock for your most used apps. The company also appears open to the feature working on tablets and phones, too. In a blog post touting the advantages of developing adaptive apps, Google says that Android 16 offers "a true desktop-like experience on large screens and when devices are connected to external displays." While Google's language leaves things open-ended, support for this desktop experience could still hinge on phone makers enabling it and app developers making sure their apps play nice with resizable windows. A developer beta of Android 16 is available to download on select phones and tablets right now. Assuming desktop windowing and support for external displays isn't dropping in a later update, you'll be able to try the new features for yourself when Android 16 launches in June.
Digital Trends
21-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Samsung's One UI 7 is good, but changing this one setting makes it better
The first time I used a Samsung phone with One UI 7, I wondered if I'd stopped receiving notifications. I tend to glance over at the lock screen on my phone to see if anything is new, and after not seeing anything at all for some time, I had a feeling something wasn't working. It was actually working fine, and my confusion was caused by Samsung changing a key default notification setting. Now, after using a host of phones with One UI 7, it's a setting I immediately change during setup, and if you rely on the lock screen for information, it's one you need to know about too. What's the setting? Samsung has slightly altered the way it shows notification indicators on the lock screen in One UI 7. Previously, icons were displayed below the clock in the center of the lock screen, making it quite easy to spot when something was new, along with cards showing more detail. In One UI 7, the notification icons have been moved to the top right of the lock screen, where they are smaller and far less noticeable, particularly if you're used to looking for them in the middle of the screen. Recommended Videos By default, no further notification information is shown on the screen either. It actually took me a minute to work out what was different about the lock screen, but once I spotted the new icons in the corner, I set about trying to change the notification display on the lock screen back to something more useful. Thankfully, Samsung gives you a choice on how the lock screen appears, meaning its odd design decision isn't fixed. To make things right again, you visit Settings, Notifications, and then Lock Screen Notifications. Here, there are three choices available — Dot, Icons, Cards — and it's the Icons mode which is selected by default. Those who want to see notifications at a glance on the lock screen should select Cards. This moves the notification icons back under the clock, and when you press the power key to light up the screen, cards with information appear. Best of all, these cards can be expanded to show more detail, and most include some level of interaction too. It's surprising Samsung decided to make the least useful notification mode the default, but it's great to see plenty of customization when you do figure out why the lock screen appears so bare when you first use the phone. More One UI 7 changes to make The notification settings change has been added to an ever-growing list of alterations I make every time I set up a Samsung phone, but most aren't unique to One UI 7. They are Samsung defaults that have been standard for years but don't work for me, and stop the phone working in the ideal way from my perspective. In no particular order, I make sure the always-on screen is set to Scheduled (Settings, Lock Screen and AOD, Always-on Display) rather than the tap-to-show option selected by default. This is a good example of a useful feature hobbled out of the box, presumably to vaguely help extend battery life. I change the default browser from Samsung's app to Chrome, and the Samsung keyboard to Google's Gboard. These fit better with my general use across multiple devices. The notification settings change has been added to an ever-growing list of alterations I make I always change the default Samsung ringtone and notification sound too. There's nothing wrong with either, but if I want to hear the phone ring, I don't like it to sound the same as all the many other Samsung phones, where people never bother to change the ringtone. I change the 4×4 home screen grid to 5×6 (long press the home screen, select Settings, then Home Screen Grid), and sort the app drawer alphabetically (open the app drawer, tap the menu button in the search bar, then Sort) to get one long list instead of multiple pages. Wi-Fi Calling is necessary and not enabled by default, so it's imperative I remember to turn it on in the Quick Settings menu. I will say I appreciate Samsung making the button to activate Wi-Fi Calling easy to find, something a lot of other manufacturers do not. Samsung still enables Android buttons as the default navigation mode too, so you have to change it to swipe gestures in Settings, Display, Navigation Bar. Phones with One UI 7 Most recently I've been using One UI 7 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, but have needed to make the notification setting change on the Galaxy S24 Ultra after updating it to One UI 7, along with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy A56. If you've bought one of these phones, or are patiently waiting for the One UI 7 update on an older phone, keep some of these changes in mind as you set it up. After all this my Samsung phone is ready for everyday use, and One UI 7 settles down into a very easy to use, fast, and reliable operating system. I'm still adjusting to the bizarre decision to keep the Search icon at the top of the Settings screen, only to make the search bar appear in the middle of the screen above the keyboard after you tap it though. But as some of these settings alterations prove, Samsung enjoys keeping us on our toes with its ergonomic decisions.
Geeky Gadgets
14-05-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
Latest Samsung One UI 8 Leaks: New Features & Changes!
Samsung is gearing up to launch One UI 8, the latest iteration of its custom Android interface. This update reflects a commitment to refining the user experience by addressing feedback from One UI 7 and introducing targeted improvements. Rather than opting for a complete overhaul, One UI 8 focuses on smoother performance, enhanced battery life, and stronger privacy features. Beta testing is expected to commence by mid-2025, with a stable release anticipated later in the year. Watch this video on YouTube. Refinements in the User Interface One UI 8 adopts a measured approach to interface design, emphasizing subtle yet impactful changes. Samsung has chosen to refine existing elements rather than introduce a radical redesign, making sure the interface remains familiar while improving usability. Streamlined layouts for more intuitive navigation. Expanded accessibility options to accommodate diverse user needs. A cohesive design language that balances modern aesthetics with user familiarity. These updates aim to make interactions with your device more seamless and enjoyable, creating an interface that feels both polished and approachable for long-time Samsung users and newcomers alike. Performance Enhancements for Everyday Use Performance optimization continues to be a cornerstone of Samsung's One UI updates, and version 8 is no exception. By addressing the lag and bugs reported in One UI 7, Samsung aims to deliver a faster, more responsive experience that meets the demands of modern users. Quicker app launches to minimize delays. Improved multitasking capabilities for power users. Enhanced system responsiveness for a smoother overall experience. These improvements are designed to ensure that flagship Galaxy devices operate at their peak, providing a competitive edge in the ever-evolving mobile market. Smarter Battery Management for Longer Usage Battery life remains a critical factor for smartphone users, and One UI 8 introduces smarter power management tools to address this concern. By optimizing background processes and introducing advanced power-saving features, Samsung aims to extend battery life without compromising performance. Reduced energy consumption during idle periods. Enhanced power-saving modes tailored for heavy usage scenarios. Optimized app behavior to prevent unnecessary battery drain. These updates are particularly beneficial for users who rely on their devices throughout the day, making sure fewer interruptions for charging and greater convenience. Enhanced Privacy and Security Features Privacy remains a top priority in One UI 8, with Samsung introducing new tools to give users greater control over their data. These features reflect the growing demand for robust privacy protections in today's digital landscape. A secure private space for storing hidden files and apps. Improved permissions management for better control over app access. Advanced data encryption to safeguard sensitive information. These enhancements ensure that your personal information remains protected, offering peace of mind in an increasingly connected world. Polished Animations for a Smoother Experience One UI 8 introduces a revamped animation engine designed to enhance the visual experience. By focusing on fluidity and responsiveness, Samsung aims to make every interaction feel more natural and engaging. Smoother transitions when opening and closing apps. Improved scrolling for a more immersive browsing experience. Seamless task-switching for enhanced multitasking efficiency. These animation updates contribute to a more refined user experience, making your device feel faster and more polished. Restoring and Expanding Features Listening to user feedback, Samsung plans to restore popular features that were removed in One UI 7 while introducing new tools to enhance productivity and customization. These changes aim to make the interface more versatile and user-friendly. Reintroduction of user-favorite functionalities. New customization options to personalize your device. Productivity-focused tools for power users. These additions are expected to enrich the overall capabilities of your device, making sure it meets the diverse needs of its users. Beta Testing and Release Timeline Samsung is adopting an earlier beta testing schedule for One UI 8, with testing expected to begin in May or June 2025. However, access will likely be limited to flagship Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy S and Z series, and select regions. Beta testing anticipated to start mid-2025. Initial availability restricted to flagship models and specific countries. Feedback from beta users will play a key role in shaping the final release. This phased rollout allows Samsung to fine-tune the update, making sure a stable and polished release by late 2025. A Thoughtful Evolution of One UI Samsung One UI 8 represents a deliberate evolution of its mobile operating system, focusing on refinement rather than reinvention. By addressing performance issues, enhancing battery life, and strengthening privacy features, Samsung aims to deliver a polished and efficient experience for Galaxy users. With beta testing set to begin in mid-2025, this update promises to build on the strengths of its predecessors while addressing past shortcomings, making sure a more seamless and enjoyable user experience. Advance your skills in Samsung One UI 8 by reading more of our detailed content. Source & Image Credit: Demon's Tech Filed Under: Android News, Mobile Phone News, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. 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