I tested dozens of Samsung One UI features, but only these 6 actually improved my home screen

Samsung's One UI offers robust customization options that can significantly enhance your home screen experience. After testing numerous features, I found six aspects that truly made a difference in my daily usage.

Firstly, the Home Up module from Good Lock expands the default 4x6 or 5x6 grid to a 5x7 or higher, allowing for more widgets and shortcuts on your foldable device's taller aspect ratio screen. This is particularly useful for fitting additional elements like Now Brief and weather widgets at the top.

Secondly, reducing app and widget sizes creates visual breathing room between items, making the overall layout feel more spacious. Hiding app and widget labels also contributes to a minimalist aesthetic.

Thirdly, the icon customization through Good Lock's Theme Park module enables you to create a uniform, monochromatic icon set that mirrors your Pixel's design. While the native system color palette is impressive, it doesn't support every app icon, leading to an uneven appearance.

Fourthly, widget personalization allows you to adjust the size, shape, color, and opacity of native widgets. This includes resizing dynamic widgets to trigger different layouts and aspect ratios, as well as changing their appearance to match your app icons for a more unified look.

Fifthly, the Wonderland module in Good Lock allows you to create custom backgrounds, including animated live wallpapers tailored for foldable hardware. You can create live wallpapers through layered motion effects, adding subtle 3D movement or superimposing particle effects over a static image.

Lastly, the new Home Up module in One UI 9 introduces a sticky bar for smart Finder, enabling quick access to specific settings or toggles without launching the Settings app. This feature eliminates the need to tap the search icon within the default Google search bar.