Samsung has always been at the forefront of innovation, continuously improving its user interface to enhance user experience. With the launch of One UI 7, Samsung introduces several new features, among which the DIY Home feature stands out as a game-changer. This feature provides users with extensive customization options, allowing them to create a home screen that reflects their personal preferences and style. In this blog, we will explore the DIY Home feature in detail and highlight other notable improvements in One UI 7.
What is DIY Home in One UI 7?
DIY Home is Samsung's latest feature designed to give users more control over their device's appearance and functionality. With this feature, users can customize widgets, app icons, folders, and wallpapers in an intuitive and seamless manner. Whether you prefer a minimalistic design or a feature-packed home screen, DIY Home allows you to personalize every element to match your workflow and aesthetic preferences.
Key Features of DIY Home
1. Stackable Widgets
Samsung introduces stackable widgets, allowing users to combine multiple widgets into a single space. Instead of cluttering the home screen with multiple widgets, you can stack them and swipe through them effortlessly.
How to Stack Widgets:
Long-press on the home screen and tap on Widgets.
Select a widget and place it on the home screen.
Long-press the widget, choose Create Stack, and add more widgets.
This feature helps in keeping the home screen clean and organized while providing quick access to essential information.
2. Customizable Widget Backgrounds
With One UI 7, users can now modify the background color and transparency of their widgets. Whether you prefer a dark mode background or a transparent look that blends with your wallpaper, this feature ensures seamless integration with your theme.
3. Intelligent App Folders
DIY Home automatically categorizes apps into smart folders, making it easier to find and access frequently used applications. While users can manually adjust app organization, this feature saves time by intelligently sorting apps based on usage and category.
4. Resizable Home Screen Folders
Unlike previous versions, One UI 7 allows folders to be resized. Enlarging a folder enables you to see and access apps inside it without opening the folder, enhancing efficiency and ease of use.
5. Vertical App Drawer Scrolling
Moving away from the traditional horizontal app drawer, One UI 7 introduces a vertically scrolling app drawer. This change aligns with natural scrolling behavior, making navigation more intuitive.
6. App and Widget Styling
With DIY Home, users can now:
Adjust the size of app icons and widgets.
Display or hide app labels for a cleaner look.
Customize app grid layouts to fit more or fewer icons on the screen.
7. Integration of Samsung Free
Users can set Samsung Free as their media page, enabling quick access to news, videos, and entertainment without opening separate apps.
Other Notable Features in One UI 7
1. Now Bar
Inspired by Apple's Dynamic Island, the Now Bar is a pill-shaped widget on the lock screen that displays live activities, such as music playback, timers, or ongoing calls. It also suggests relevant actions based on user behavior.
2. Separated Notification Shade and Quick Settings
In One UI 7, the notification panel is separate from the quick settings menu. Swiping down from the top shows notifications, while swiping from the top right accesses quick settings, resulting in a more organized layout.
3. Notification Filters
To reduce clutter, Samsung has introduced notification filters that group less important notifications separately, allowing users to focus on priority alerts.
4. Global Availability of Good Lock
Samsung’s Good Lock customization suite is now available worldwide, providing users with even more personalization options.
5. Adaptive Charging Options
One UI 7 includes new adaptive charging settings, allowing users to:
Set charging limits to prolong battery health.
Choose fast charging only when necessary to reduce battery strain.
Security and Privacy Enhancements
Samsung has always prioritized security, and One UI 7 takes it to the next level with Knox Matrix, Maximum Restrictions, and Enhanced Theft Protection.
1. Knox Matrix
Knox Matrix introduces private blockchain security, allowing users to monitor the security status of all connected devices from a single dashboard.
2. Maximum Restrictions
Users now have advanced control over network settings, including:
Blocking 2G services to prevent data interception.
Managing Wi-Fi networks to connect only to secure ones.
3. Enhanced Theft Protection
Samsung has implemented security measures such as:
Biometric authentication required in unfamiliar locations.
Security delays that prevent unauthorized factory resets and device access.
Conclusion
Samsung’s One UI 7 is a significant step forward in customization, security, and user experience. The DIY Home feature allows for unmatched personalization, while other enhancements ensure a seamless and secure interaction with your device. Whether you’re looking for a fresh new look, a clutter-free interface, or improved security, One UI 7 delivers an exceptional smartphone experience.
Stay tuned for more updates on Samsung’s latest innovations!