One UI 9 fixed my routines, but Samsung still won't sync them

Samsung's Modes and Routines feature adds a layer of personalization to Galaxy phones, offering tailored wallpapers, notification settings, and more. However, this convenience comes with a significant drawback: these settings do not sync across devices. This means that a mode or routine set up on one device cannot be transferred to another, requiring users to redo their configurations on each new device.

The lack of automatic syncing between Galaxy phones is particularly frustrating, especially for those who own multiple Samsung phones. Users often find themselves repeating the same process on each device, leading to a cumbersome and stressful experience. While Samsung offers a dedicated app called Routines+ for exporting and importing routines, the process is far from seamless.

It requires users to reselect most of the trigger conditions for each routine, negating the convenience of the feature. The issue is further compounded by the fact that Modes and Routines cannot be synced through Samsung's Cloud service, which handles other data like calendars and contacts. This leaves users without a comprehensive solution for managing their modes and routines across devices.

While One UI 9 initially seemed to address some of these issues on the S24 Ultra, with improved performance, the fundamental problem of not being able to sync modes and routines across devices remains unresolved. Despite Samsung's effort to improve the feature, users are left frustrated by the lack of automatic syncing, a capability that Apple has successfully implemented in their Focus mode.

Until Samsung finds a way to sync modes and routines through their Samsung account, users are left to manually replicate their settings on each device, undermining the convenience and simplicity that Modes and Routines promise.