Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy A35. Galaxy A35 is the first low-budget phone, as well as the first A series phone, to get the latest One UI 7.
As usual, the update is first available in South Korea. So, Galaxy A35 users in other regions will have to wait a bit longer, as the update is expected to roll out in those regions in a few days or weeks.
The One UI 7 update for the Galaxy A35 is available with the build number A356NKSU4BYDD. This is the first update for the Galaxy A35 and comes in at a hefty 3 GB. So make sure to download the update over Wi-Fi.
One UI 7 is a much-awaited update not only for the Galaxy A35 but also for other eligible Galaxy phones. It is the biggest update in One UI history, which brings a range of new features such as a redesigned interface, split mode for notification panel and quick settings, enhanced animation speed, and more. However, it is still based on the April security patch. You can check out the official changelog below.
One UI 7.0 Update (Android 15)
Innovative new design
A more refined visual experience
Experience the refined and unique design of One UI. One UI 7 redesigns key components such as buttons, menus, notifications, and control bars with curves and circles, providing a more consistent visual experience. Vivid colors, smooth animations, and innovative blur effects help you prioritize information and focus on whatโs important. A
newly redesigned home screen
The redesigned app icons make the home screen stand out, and the visual elements and colors have been improved to clearly and easily distinguish apps. Widgets have also been completely redesigned to feature colorful images, consistent sizes, and a neat layout. In addition, folders on the home screen can be displayed larger, allowing you to launch apps right away without having to open the folder.
A neater home screen layout
The home screen has been reorganized. You can choose from two home screen layouts to harmoniously arrange app icons and widgets, and One UI widgets can also be easily adjusted to a standardized size.
Improved home screen landscape view
The home screen maintains a consistent design even when the phone is used horizontally. The widget ratio remains the same, and the app name is displayed below the icon instead of next to it, providing a clean home screen.
Customize app and widget styles freely
Set the style of apps and widgets on the home screen freely. You can adjust the size of app icons and choose whether to display names below app icons and widgets. You can freely change the shape, background color, and transparency in the settings of each widget.
More convenient lock screen and AOD
Quickly check important information in the Now bar
You can check the information you need and run key functions right away without unlocking the lock screen. Current tasks are displayed in the Now bar at the bottom of the lock screen, and you can easily check various information such as the media controller, stopwatch, timer, voice recorder, and Samsung Health.
Customize the lock screen clock as you like
Meet various new clock styles that suit your lock screen. You can adjust the thickness of the default clock font or select a dynamic clock style to make your lock screen more dynamic. Adjust the clock size as you like and easily move it to your preferred location.
Widgets and shortcuts, more diverse
Use more functions on the lock screen. You can now add widgets that show photos and stories from your gallery on the lock screen, or set up shortcuts to quickly launch the QR code scanner.
Improved quick settings panel and notifications
View the quick settings panel and notifications panel separately
Notifications and quick settings are separated into separate panels, allowing you to check the information you need more conveniently on a wide screen. Swipe down from the top right of the screen to open the quick settings panel, and swipe down from any area except the top right of the screen to open the notification panel.
More convenient quick settings
panel editing A screen has been added to edit the layout of the quick settings panel. You can move items placed in the quick settings panel by line, allowing you to move media playback to the top of the quick settings panel.
Real-time notifications for ongoing tasks
Real-time notifications are displayed on the lock screen Now bar, top of the notification panel, and status bar to help you keep track of ongoing tasks. You can check the status of timers, voice recordings, and workouts in real time, and quickly perform related tasks.
Show app icons in notifications
The app icons displayed in notifications are the same as those on the home screen, allowing you to easily check which app sent the notification. Notifications from the same app are displayed together, and you can check all notifications by tapping the bundle.
Get the information you need, right away.
Long press the side button to launch Google Gemini
Now you can quickly launch Google Gemini or other digital assistants by long-pressing the side button. No more swiping up on the screen. You can change the function of the side button in Settings. Do
multiple tasks at the same time with one command
Google Gemini now works seamlessly with Samsung apps such as Calendar, Samsung Notes, Reminders, and Clock. With the information provided by Google Gemini, you can complete the tasks you need in each app with a simple command. Ask about the content of a YouTube video and save it to Samsung Notes, or find the schedule of your favorite sports team and add it to your calendar.
Draw a circle, listen to music, and complete your search
Easily search anything on the screen with Googleโs Circle to Search, and quickly check information with AI Overview. Simply circle the image, video, or text youโre curious about to see the search results right away. You can also find the song youโre listening to right away without switching apps.
A professional shooting experience that sticks to the basics
New camera layout
The layout of the camera screen has been redesigned to provide an environment where you can focus on shooting. The layout has been improved so that you can control the functions necessary for shooting in one place and check the changed settings at the top.
Simplified mode design
See more The mode screen has been redesigned. It has been changed to a bottom pop-up form so that you can quickly change to the desired mode without covering the entire screen.
Enhanced zoom function
The 2x zoom button is provided as standard, so that you can easily select the desired zoom. In addition, when you select a lens, the zoom button expands to quickly adjust the magnification.
Enhanced filter experience
The camera filter has been renewed. New filters have been added and existing filters have been improved to provide a variety of filters with distinct features. You can finely adjust the settings for each filter, such as intensity, color temperature, contrast, and saturation, to express the desired atmosphere more precisely. In addition, the filter function has been upgraded so that you can create your own filter that reflects the style and mood of your favorite photos. It helps you shoot with a stable composition by utilizing
the guide grid and vertical/horizontal lines for perfect shooting
You can use both functions together or use only the functions you want.
Edit special moments beautifully
Freely change the collage layout
You can freely edit the collage layout in the gallery. Create a unique layout by freely changing the size, position, and direction of the images.
Edit story collage
Edit the story collage. You can not only change the images in the collage to other images, but also freely adjust the position and size.
Powerful video editing tool
Easily revert edits
When editing videos in the gallery or making movies in the studio, the revert/reapply function is provided for various editing items such as filters and colors. You can revert at any time, so feel free to edit various items.
Enrich videos with various effects
You can create dynamic videos by adding stickers and text animation effects in the studio.
Seamless health management
A new mindfulness function is provided to manage stress and anxiety in daily life
Record your mood and emotions, and effectively control your mind by doing breathing exercises and meditation.
Don’t forget to take your medication safely and safely
A reminder function is provided so that you don’t forget to take your medication. You can check the precautions and drug interactions of the medication you are taking so that you can take it safely.
Achieve your health goals with various badges
Enjoyably challenge your health goals with the new Samsung Health badge. Various challenges await you, including energy score, exercise, activity, meals, water, and body composition.
Increased productivity
Minimized app preview
Easily manage multiple windows and select quickly. If you open the same app in multiple pop-up windows and minimize them individually, they will be combined into a single group icon, and you can preview the open windows by pressing the group icon.
Conveniently manage alarms as a group
Easily manage related alarms by grouping them in the Clock app. You can turn on and off multiple alarms in the group at once.
Adjust the sound volume of multiple alarms at once
A function has been added to adjust the sound volume of alarms at once to easily manage alarms. You can change the option to set each alarm individually in the Clock settings as before.
Enhanced file selection function
The file selection function has been improved to easily select and attach files from various apps. You can freely move between multiple storage locations and categories, and you can also easily preview the selected files. Try the powerful conditional statement function that allows you to utilize a variety of
programmable routine
variables. You can set up routines specifically so that your phone can set itself the way you want.
Share information in the Routine Gallery
You can find routines created by other Galaxy users. You can apply routines that are useful to you as they are or edit only the parts you need. Share the routines you created so that others can use them. You can use it after installing the Galaxy To Share function in the Good Lock app.
Easy management of tasks and schedules
Move schedules to desired dates right away
You donโt have to move them in a cumbersome way when your schedule changes. Just drag the schedule to the desired date on the calendarโs month view screen and it will be moved right away.
Separate widgets for each calendar
You can display only the schedules for a specific calendar on the calendar widget on the home screen instead of all schedules. If you create two widgets, you can view schedules by calendar separately, allowing you to manage your schedule smartly.
Quickly calculate D-day
It helps you calculate D-day quickly. You can create the D-day widget from the More menu on the schedule details screen, and you can always see how much time is left for your anticipated schedules, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations, on the home screen.
Easily move calendar schedules
You can move schedules to other calendars at once. If you are using a mobile phone calendar and want to use a cloud-based calendar, don’t worry and move right away.
Convenient reminders with improved repeat settings
Convenience has been improved so that you can set repeat settings for various dates even if you only create one reminder. You can directly select the desired date from the repeat options.
Quickly add reminders
You can save time when creating reminders. Pre-set frequently used time and location information in the quick add menu.
Conveniently manage completed reminders
Completed reminders are automatically deleted after a certain period of time, allowing you to manage the reminder list neatly. In addition, you can easily create a new reminder by copying a completed reminder without having to re-enter all the contents.
Quick and easy connection and sharing
Easily connect peripheral devices
You can easily connect to other Samsung devices such as TVs, tablets, PCs, watches, and earbuds. Tap Connect peripheral devices in the Quick Settings window to check the devices available nearby, then drag and drop the desired device to your phone to connect immediately. In addition, you can immediately check the functions available when connecting the device by tapping the device in the list. For example, if you select a TV, you will see the option to start Smart View.
Quickly and easily share files with the desired device
To make it easier to find the device to share with Quick Share, devices logged into my Samsung account and devices with which I have recently shared frequently are displayed at the top of the screen. Quickly and easily find the device you want and share files.
Seamless file transfer via the Internet
Even if you move while transferring files, the transfer will be completed without interruption. When sharing files via Quick Share, if the distance between devices becomes too far to transfer directly, it will automatically switch to Wi-Fi or mobile data and continue transferring via the Internet.
Enhanced security
Protect your data when your phone is stolen
Use Stolen Device Protection to block access to apps and data when your phone is stolen. The screen will automatically lock when theft is detected or the network connection is lost. You can also lock the screen yourself by entering your phone number at android.com/lock. If you require biometric authentication when changing sensitive information settings, others cannot arbitrarily change the settings even if they know your PIN, pattern, or password.
Check the security status of your device
Quickly check security risks and easily resolve issues. The Knox Matrix platform monitors devices logged into your Samsung account and provides solutions when security threats are detected. Block
insecure networks
Turn on Maximum Limit in Automatically block security risks to prevent automatic connections to 2G networks and insecure Wi-Fi networks. This feature prevents external interception of network communications or personal data.
Battery and charging management
Improved power saving mode
More options for saving battery in power saving mode. Options can be changed even when power saving mode is on.
Battery protection Usability improvements
When you turn on battery protection, you can manually set the maximum charge amount between 80% and 95%.
Optimized charging effect depending on the screen
When the charger is connected, the optimized charging effect is displayed for each screen so as not to cover or disturb the screen. The new style of charging effect appears on the lock screen, bottom of Always On Display screen, or status bar of home screen.
Accessibility for everyone
One-finger zooming
One-finger zoom has been added to the secondary menu for users who have difficulty with two-finger zooming. Swipe up or right to zoom in or down or left to zoom out, improving the screen so that it is not obscured and allowing you to focus on the screen itself.
Enhanced screen control
A new function has been added to control the screen through the secondary menu. You can scroll the screen as finely as you want, and perform double-tap or long-tap actions with a single tap from the secondary menu.
Easily set your own interaction
You can configure touch settings that are optimized for you. When setting long-press response time, press time, and ignore repeated touches, you can test to see if the settings are right for you and easily adjust them step by step.
Other improved features
Smart Select recommends useful actions
It automatically recommends actions that the user needs based on the selection. When you select a schedule, it provides an option to add it to the calendar, and when you select an image, it recommends an option to edit the image.
Play a video right away when you want to watch it again
When the video ends, a button to replay is provided so that you can watch it again from the beginning.
Improved Contact Usability
You can now view the same contacts and menus in the Phone app and Contacts app, making it more convenient to search and manage contacts. In addition, frequently searched contacts are displayed first when searching for contacts, making it easier to find the contacts you want.
Adding a flight boarding pass to Samsung Wallet
When you visit an airline or travel agency website on Samsung Internet and there is boarding pass information, a button to add the boarding pass directly to Samsung Wallet appears. Easily add the boarding pass to Samsung Wallet with just one button. This feature is only available for supported partners.
Check the weather for your activity
It is helpful when planning outdoor activities such as running, biking, and camping. Add up to three activities of interest, and you can immediately see the weather forecast for each activity in the Weather app.
Set names by location for easy recognition
If you have an area where you frequently check the weather, you can set names such as Home, Work, and School. It helps you intuitively check the weather for multiple locations.
In-game panel for a seamless gaming experience
The in-game panel of Game Booster has been revamped. With the improved in-game panel, you can change settings such as touch sensitivity booster and screen capture more quickly and conveniently without leaving the game screen.
Apply game-specific customized settings
For the optimal gaming environment, game-specific customized settings are now available. You can configure the game to increase performance or save battery. Enjoy more fun by optimizing game-specific settings.
End of support for Edge Panel download
Starting with One UI 7, Edge Panels cannot be downloaded from the Galaxy Store. Previously downloaded Edge Panels will continue to be available for use.
Note: This is a translated changelog from Korean.
If you have a Galaxy A35 in South Korea, the update will be available on your device via OTA. You can check for the update in Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. In case you want to install the update immediately, you can flash the firmware using through Odin flash tool.
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