Really excited seeing the new folds that just rolled out. Not sure if im going to switch to the passport form factor, anyways me being new to Samsung and the Fold 7 being my first Samsung im excited to see what the new UI will bring... any idea on when betas for these phones start?
The One UI 9 beta brings an overhauled user experience built on Android 17, delivering fully customizable controls, advanced privacy transparency, and enhanced system-wide accessibility. Because the stable version of One UI 9 just launched on the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 models, the beta builds give us a clear view of the new upgrades headed to existing devices like your Fold 7.🎛️ Redesigned, Flexible Quick PanelThe quick settings drop-down menu receives its biggest structural layout upgrade in years:Resizable Toggles: You can now expand major sliders—like brightness and volume—to twice their original size (2x1 grid) to make custom layout scaling easier.Independent Buttons: Toggles for features like Dark Mode are completely un-docked from the sliders, freeing them up to act as standalone buttons.Freshened Media Player: Controls feature circular buttons for play, pause, and skip, alongside a sleek visual refresh that handles album art dynamic coloring better.🛡️ Next-Gen Privacy & App GuardsSamsung has significantly dialed up user control over on-device data and security:“AI Assistant Activity – For anyone who's ever wondered exactly what Galaxy AI has been doing on their behalf, this new dashboard logs every app it accessed and every action it took, all in one place.”, as noted by Sammy Fans.AI Network Guard: A strict firewall feature that lets you lock down specific apps or browsers behind a "guardian PIN," completely cutting off their background internet access manually or during customized downtime hours.High-Risk App Alerts: Deep machine learning warns you of suspicious applications, blocks hazardous installations, and forces automated device locks when the power menu is pulled up to prevent unauthorized physical tampering.🎨 Productivity & Studio UpgradesNative apps have been optimized for better ergonomics, which will shine on the Fold 7's expansive inner display:Creative Samsung Notes: The note-taking toolkit gains bottom-aligned toolbars for easy thumb reach, alongside decorative tapes and new custom pen line styles.Profile Cards: The Contacts app links natively to Creative Studio, allowing you to instantly design personal contact banners without jumping between separate photo editing apps.🔎 System Optimization & CareSmart Switch for iPhone Transfers: Moving data over from iOS is seamless, now natively migrating passwords, passkeys, and digital eSIM profiles during setup.Warranty and Care Hub: A centralized portal built into your phone settings that lets you view active coverage, pull up diagnostic tests, check upfront repair pricing, or request a Bixby assistant service booking.
