Samsung's One UI 9, based on Android 17, introduces advanced homescreen customization. New features include customizable dock backgrounds and multi-finger gestures for varied tasks.
Samsung's upcoming One UI 9, built on Android 17, is set to enhance homescreen customization significantly. Early screenshots from the 'Home Up' Good Lock module reveal notable features for enhanced user experience.
One of the standout features is the customizable 'Favorites' tray, or dock. Users will have the ability to change the background of the dock with colors, blur effects, or images, enhancing the aesthetic and functionality of app access.
Furthermore, users can adjust the number of apps displayed in the dock, allowing up to 20 apps to appear, providing flexibility independent from the main homescreen grid.
Version 9 of the Home Up module will also introduce support for multi-finger gestures. These will allow users to perform various actions—like swapping apps, adjusting volume, or taking screenshots—by swiping or pinching on the screen.
The One UI 9 update is expected to first launch on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, with plans to expand to last-generation Samsung Galaxy devices. Currently, the update is in beta testing on the Galaxy S26 series.
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Samsung's One UI 9, based on Android 17, introduces advanced homescreen customization. New features include customizable dock backgrounds and multi-finger gestures for varied tasks.