topic Re: Re: Re: New system update in Galaxy S26

New system update

userZCEJBr6jxT — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:23:57 GMT

No leaps and bounds. If you're going to make an update especially when it comes to changing basic functions, make it more subtle. If I wanted an apple I would buy one. Now with all the changes to the OS it's made the phone almost unusable. Now it will take months to get use to. I hate it. Bring everything back on the new update.

Re: New system update

meself — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:39:16 GMT

What update did you get

Re: New system update

AAbbott — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:49:08 GMT

Can't please anyone around here. If the updates don't change very much, people complain. If an update changes things too much, people complain. If the updates take too long to come down, people complain. If the uodates come fast and regularly, people complain it was rushed.

Have you actually ever seen an Apple phone, other than in photos? Samsung phones do not look or feel like Apple in any way.

Re: New system update

Mujibar — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:20:55 GMT

If you're referring to One UI 8.5 (based on having posted in the S26 forum), it was always going to be an incremental update. It's still based on Android 16, like One UI 8. The difference is it's the first One UI .x update to be based on an Android QPR (specifically, Android 16 QPR 3).

You haven't specified anything about what's so horribly different, other than the fact that you hate it. None of the basic functions have been changed from One UI 8. If you're referring to aesthetics, get over it. Aesthetics are always being changed, regardless of Android OEM. None of that will be reverted.

"Now it will take months to get use to." I highly doubt that. If you'd like to specify what you find so objectionable, maybe people would be willing to help you.

Re: New system update

Jairo8 — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:06:07 GMT

You're in the beta, but there are a lot of improvements.

Re: Re: New system update

Mujibar — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:07:22 GMT

It's not beta on S26

Re: New system update

MrGhoul — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:09:53 GMT

So exactly how is the phone "almost" unusable? Please explain, cause I'm confused.

Re: Re: Re: New system update

Jairo8 — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:14:32 GMT

I think he only criticizes software updates. 🤦

Re: New system update

requa — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:26:11 GMT

My general rule of thumb is I try to ignore diatribes from anyone who created a profile just to post their first ever rant without actually asking a question anyone could possibly answer.

Re: Re: New system update

meself — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:27:17 GMT

Getting popcorn ready for there answer

Re: New system update

Robin621k — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:32:26 GMT

What don't you like?
What do you need to relearn?
What OS were you coming from?

I am assuming panel being split, pull down from top right, tap on the pencil icon, panel settings, toggle on together!

Re: Re: New system update

Robin621k — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:48:11 GMT

They must have had an old phone that was still on Ui6.1. There was no drastic change from Ui7 to Ui8 and now Ui8.5.

Re: Re: New system update

Robin621k — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:48:46 GMT

They don't want help!

Re: Re: New system update

Jairo8 — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:52:52 GMT

😂😂

Re: Re: Re: New system update

Mujibar — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:03 GMT

Re: New system update

-CROW- — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:24:21 GMT

S26 didn't get any major updates; it's still the same since it was released, just small, tiny improvements.

Re: Re: New system update

userZCEJBr6jxT — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:51:53 GMT

They've changed the actual basic functions. There is no bottom bar to close tabs, now everything is swiping. Seems like a basic function that can be utilized easier but when you are use to using the system a certain way, ie, if you swipe the in picture view on YouTube when it close to the edge of the screen now you go back on the page you are viewing. Also, by the way, have you seen the update. You lr comment is very "BOT" like.

Re: Re: Re: New system update

AAbbott — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:14:10 GMT

You should be posting 8n the beta forum with specifics if you are in the beta. It is my understanding gestures will be the default navigation, however, I also understand there's a setting to use the navigation bar - either by using NavStar or in the motions and gestures setting of your phone. Posting in the proper forum will get you the proper answers, and will also reach the POB @ Samsung. You shouldn't have joined the beta if you are averse to change.