Samsung Phones Getting Much More Polished UI With Upcoming Update

Samsung is enhancing the user interface of its Galaxy phones with the upcoming update known as One UI 9.5. Early leaks of the internal build reveal a range of improvements that aim to make the Galaxy experience more polished and refined. One of the most notable upgrades is the smoothness of app animations, which now open and close with greater fluidity. This enhancement is reportedly ready to use without any additional customization tools from Samsung's Good Lock.

Moreover, the fingerprint enrollment process has undergone a visual refresh, with updated graphics and animations giving the setup a more contemporary look. The design changes are primarily aesthetic, without altering the underlying functionality of the fingerprint sensor.

The stock Camera app is also receiving design refinements, including more rounded containers for quick-setting menus and adjusted spacing and padding. Pop-up menus now feature a more subtle background blur, and icons have been resized for better integration with the redesigned controls. The Camera app's animations have also been updated, continuing Samsung's trend of improving the overall interface smoothness.

Additionally, One UI 9.5 is expected to bring the newer Finder and Google Search bars to a wider range of Galaxy devices. Initially introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8, these home-screen options may now extend to older compatible models. Furthermore, a feature for easier PC mirroring of individual Galaxy phone apps onto a Windows computer is also being developed.

This feature currently requires both the phone and PC to use the same Samsung Account, although compatibility with specific hardware, particularly Galaxy Book laptops, is being investigated.

As of now, One UI 9.5 remains under development and has not been officially announced. However, leaks suggest it could debut with the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, with subsequent expansions to other supported Galaxy devices.