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When it came out in 2018, One UI was a complete reinvention of the software experience on Samsung devices. It was more vibrant, colorful and modern than any previous version. Samsung also designed it from the ground up to better suit devices with large screens.
There have been six iterations of One UI in the last two years. While they all brought minor UI changes, we haven’t seen any substantial changes since. That is not the case with One UI 3.0. Samsung has revised the entire user interface to look more modern and work well with the new functionality that Android 11 offers.
We have had the beta version of One UI 3.0 in our hands for some time now and have been reviewing it to see all the changes that have been made. We will continue to update this list as we find something else. That remains a possibility until the final public release of One UI 3.0, which will take place before the end of this year.
A 2.x user interface versus a 3.0 user interface
Compared to previous iterations, One UI 3.0 is more polished and refined. Samsung has made a conscious effort to make it look more stylish. Everything is a bit tighter for ease of use on taller screens. We quite like the look of One UI 3.0 and we think many Samsung fans will be too.
Revised notifications and quick settings
This is one of the first changes you will notice after switching to One UI 3.0. Notification ringtone and quick settings now have a transparent and blurry background, so it no longer completely hides the wallpaper and app icons.
Repositioned volume controls
The volume control slider has been repositioned from the top in UI 2.x to the right side in One UI 3.0, the same area where you would find the physical volume keys. The expanded volume menu now has fewer options and also has the same transparent background.
Added a short notification and notification history
One UI 3.0 lets you choose between two different styles of notifications, short or detailed. The former is the new default setting and shows only minimal information unlike the latter which are the normal card style notification pop-ups that users are already familiar with.
Notification history is an Android 11 feature that is included in One UI 3.0. Allows you to view dismissed notifications for the last 24 hours. However, this feature is disabled by default.
Long press menu cleared
One UI 3.0 cleans up the long press menu for apps in the app drawer and home screen and now also shows the app name in addition to the different functions that can be accessed directly through it. The Add to Start and Uninstall options have been repositioned at the bottom.
Lock screen looks more stylish
Samsung has made some subtle changes to the look of the lock screen in One UI 3.0. The on-screen fingerprint sensor icon is a bit different and so are the animations. The watch and notifications have been pushed to the center, while there is a new padlock icon located below the camera hole. The app buttons in the lower left and right corners are no longer full color, they are grayscale and transparent.
The widgets on the lock screen also behave a little differently. You can access the widget page now to see the various options by touching the clock. Speaking of locking the phone, you can double tap on any area of the screen that is not occupied by an icon or widget to lock the phone and turn off the screen.
More customization for Always On Display
Always on screen it looks very similar in One UI 3.0 than in the past. What Samsung has done is provide more customization options, especially for GIFs. GIFs start playing automatically when the phone is locked, but the animation stops a few seconds later.
App drawer, folders, finder, and recent apps have been polished
All four sections have received cosmetic enhancements. The app drawer has the same transparency aesthetic as One UI 3.0 for a more modern look.
Folders only show 12 apps per page now, as opposed to 16 above. As smartphone screens grow in size, these settings are necessary for ease of use.
The Finder is now more powerful than ever. You can provide search suggestions and settings in addition to applications, allowing users to find what they are looking for very quickly.
A similar aesthetic can also be seen on the recent apps screen. Again we find the same sense of transparency just to make everything look a little cleaner.
Optimized application options and menu settings
In its effort to tidy up the interface, Samsung has also optimized many of the Settings app’s options and menus. You will immediately notice new icons for all categories and that the Samsung account is now displayed at the top.
There are new graphics and icons in the battery menu. The power mode options have been replaced in favor of switches that basically do the same thing. These switches give a more elegant look in this menu.
A similar change has been made for the Smart stay function accessible from the Movement and gestures menu. The feature is still available in One UI 3.0, but it’s simply called “Keep screen on while viewing.”
Two sections have been added in the app settings menu to divide Samsung apps and non-Samsung apps. There seems to be little reason for this change other than just requiring an extra touch from users if they want to adjust the Samsung app settings.
The improvements can be seen in the Storage menu, which now looks cleaner and is organized in a much better way. This will allow users to quickly understand what is taking up the most space on their phone and what they need to get rid of.
the Video enhancer The feature that lets you improve the image quality of videos offers more granular control in One UI 3.0. It can be enabled for specific applications and left disabled for others.
New user interface for Bixby routines
The very useful Bixby Routines feature gets a new user interface with One UI 3.0. The tips are displayed at the top and the presets have been clearly categorized and explained to make them easier for users to understand.
Samsung Internet v13.0 comes by default
One UI 3.0 comes with the latest version of the company’s browser, Samsung Internet v13.0. Some cosmetic changes have also been made here. There’s a new grid view for open tabs, an improved menu layout, and status bar icons that disappear when scrolling.
Gallery app UI has changed
The user interface of the Gallery app has been changed in One UI 3.0. Instead of showing four photos it now shows three, probably another change made due to taller screens. An edited image can be returned to its original state in the image editor after the edits have been made.
Contacts, Phone messages and Calendar applications have been renewed
Samsung has also revamped the Contacts and Phone apps in One UI 3.0. Merging or removing duplicate contacts is easier than ever and more than one contact can be edited simultaneously. The search function in Contacts has also been improved.
Now it is also possible to change the appearance of the incoming call screen. You can change the background color of the call screen, add an image from the gallery, and even change the layout in which information about the caller is displayed.
A 3.0 user interface
A small but useful addition has been made to the native Messages app in One UI 3.0. You get a recycle bin. Once a text thread is deleted, it will remain in the container for 15 days so you can restore it if you wish before it is permanently deleted.
The Calendar application user interface has also been improved. All calendar events are now displayed on separate cards instead of just one large card as before.
When will One UI 3.0 come out?
The One UI 3.0 beta program is currently underway for the Galaxy S20 series. It is likely to soon expand to the Galaxy Note 20 line as well. Samsung has previously said that it will release One UI 3.0 for Galaxy S20 phones before the end of this year.
Finding anything newer in the One UI 3.0 beta on your Galaxy S20 device? Share with us in the comments below and we’ll add you to the list.
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