Top Hidden Features in Samsung’s One UI 7 You Should Try Today

Samsung’s One UI 7 update introduces several useful features, some of which are easy to miss. This guide highlights the most valuable hidden tools and settings to help you get the most out of your Galaxy phone.

1. New Animated Clock Widgets on Lock Screen

Samsung has added two animated clock styles to the lock screen in One UI 7.

How to access:

• Long-press on the lock screen

• Tap the clock

• Select Style

• Swipe to the right to view the new animated designs

These styles add a modern, dynamic look to your phone.

2. Lock Screen Suggestions

Samsung now offers automatic lock screen layouts for quick customization.

To use:

• While editing your lock screen, tap Suggestions at the bottom

• Choose from auto-generated layouts designed for your phone

It’s a fast and easy way to refresh your lock screen.

3. Larger App Folders

One UI 7 supports enlarged folders to fit more apps without opening the folder.

Steps:

• Install Good Lock and enable HomeUp

• Go to HomeUp > Home Screen > Large Folders

• Set folder size to Large and grid layout to 4×4

You can now access up to 16 apps directly from the folder.

4. Auto Dim Screen at 5% Battery

A new toggle dims your screen automatically when the battery drops to 5%.

How to enable/disable:

• Go to Settings > Battery

• Turn on/off Auto Dim Screen

You can choose whether to allow automatic dimming or control brightness manually.

5. Custom Battery Charging Limits

Battery protection now lets you set your own charging limits.

How to use:

• Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Protection

• Select Maximum Protection

• Choose a charging limit: 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%

This feature helps extend battery health over time.

6. Edge Lighting When Unlocking

Add a glow effect around your screen edges when unlocking with a fingerprint.

Setup:

• Open Modes and Routines

• Tap the + icon

• Set “If” condition: Unlock with Fingerprint

• Set “Then” action: Edge Lighting Once

• Customize color, style, and duration

Aesthetic and useful, it adds a stylish visual cue when unlocking your phone.

7. Smart Select in Screenshot Toolbar

Smart Select is now available directly after taking a screenshot.

Features include:

• Cropping screenshots

• Inserting images into Notes

• Creating GIFs

• Extracting text

• Setting wallpapers

• Adding calendar events

No need to open the Edge Panel—everything is available right on the toolbar.

8. AI Call Transcript Assist

Samsung now offers automatic transcription for recorded calls.

How to enable:

• Open the Phone app

• Tap the three dots > Record Calls

• Enable Transcript Assist

• Turn on Auto Transcribe Recorded Calls

Your calls are automatically converted into text and stored in your call log.

Final Words

One UI 7 brings powerful new features that improve customization, performance, and usability. From animated widgets to AI tools, these hidden settings are worth exploring for every Samsung user.

Try them out and get the most from your Galaxy device.