Exciting New Features in One UI 9: Samsung Galaxy's Home Up Gets a Makeover

Samsung is set to elevate the user experience for Galaxy device owners with the introduction of One UI 9, which brings significant enhancements to the Home Up customization module. A recent leak reveals exciting updates, including a fully customizable dock background and advanced multi-finger gesture support. These features are designed to improve functionality and personalization, expected to debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 before rolling out to the Galaxy S26 Ultra as part of the broader One UI 9 update.

Major Upgrades in Home Up Customization

One UI 9 features a revitalized Home Up module, which enhances home screen customization for Galaxy phones. Images from leaker Galaxy Techie shared on X demonstrate the new interface and capabilities, set to revolutionize how users interact with their devices.

Image showing One UI 9 Home Up features, shared by Galaxy Techie on X.

Why This Is Important for All Users

One UI 9 is built on Android 17, with the beta already live for users of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the whole S26 series. The stable version is expected to coincide with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 on July 22.

The Favorites dock background allows various customizations including blur and shadows in One UI 9's Home Up.

What You Can Do with New Features

• Create a unique Favorites background for the dock utilizing solid colors, tiles, gradients, or a personal image, along with adjustable blur and shadow effects.
• Implement multi-finger gestures (ranging from two to five fingers) to trigger actions including screenshots, split screens, or accessing the quick panel.
• Each gesture type—swipe, pinch, or tap—can be assigned specific actions, allowing for a personalized experience.

One UI 9 offers the flexibility to assign various actions to gestures using multiple fingers.

Is It Worth the Hype?

The upcoming One UI 9 features are generating excitement among Galaxy users, but there’s also a cautionary note from previous updates about the potential clutter that extensive customization can introduce. While more options are enticing, it's vital to maintain a balance for optimal usability.