Samsung One UI 7.0: New charging animations and updated Home Launcher app

Samsung has launched the One UI 7 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series, introducing exciting new features. Among the highlights are dynamic charging animations and an updated One UI Home Launcher app. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new.

Dynamic Charging Animations in One UI 7.0

The latest One UI 7 Beta adds eye-catching animations that enhance your phone’s charging experience.

When the Phone is Unlocked

• A new battery pill indicator shows the battery percentage inside a sleek pill shape.
• When you plug in your phone, the indicator fills with a blue and white gradient and displays a “charging started” message.
• A small “shock” icon and the battery percentage appear, giving the charging animation a lively feel.

When the Phone is Locked

• A larger Now Bar acts as the charging indicator, located at the bottom of the lock screen.
• The Now Bar complements the OLED display with vibrant colors and rich visual details.
• It also adapts when you use the fingerprint sensor, maintaining the seamless design.

One UI 7 Public Release

Samsung plans to launch One UI 7 officially alongside the Galaxy S25 in early 2024. The update will roll out to other devices starting in the first quarter of the year.

Updated Samsung One UI Home Launcher App

Samsung has also released a beta version of the One UI Home Launcher app for the Galaxy S24 series, now at version 16.0.00.183. The update, based on Android 15 and One UI 7, brings:

• Improved home screen functionality.
• A smoother user experience.
• A package size of 41.87MB.

Currently, this version is exclusive to Galaxy S24 devices participating in the beta program. It is expected to expand to other models with future One UI updates.

How to Check the One UI Home App Version

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on Home Screen.
3. Scroll down to About Home Screen.
4. View the current version or download updates from sources like APKMirror if needed.

Conclusion

Samsung’s One UI 7.0 is set to redefine the Galaxy experience with visually striking animations and refined software functionality. Galaxy S24 users can already test these features through the beta program, while others can look forward to them in 2024.