{
  "id": 800655,
  "title": "That annoying Samsung nav bar bug won’t be fixed until you get One UI 9.0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/that-annoying-samsung-nav-bar-bug-wont-be-fixed-until-you-get-one-ui",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T20:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-nav-bar-fix-3698511/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Galaxy users have been experiencing an irritating issue with the navigation bar that remains visible unless the notification panel is pulled down. Samsung has recognized the bug plaguing NavStar's hide button function. The tech giant has confirmed that the problem will be rectified in One UI 9.0. While One UI 9.0 is pre-installed on Samsung's latest foldables, older devices are yet to receive the stable update. The forthcoming update promises various enhancements, including an anti-distraction tool, refined audio controls, and more. Moreover, it is anticipated to encompass a resolution for a vexing issue that emerged with the introduction of One UI 8.5. Following the release of One UI 8.5, certain Galaxy users reported difficulties with their navigation bar, primarily its temporary disappearance upon pulling down the notification panel. Undoubtedly, this problem triggered significant frustration among those affected.",
  "summary": "Can't get your Galaxy's nav bar to disappear? Samsung's fix is waiting in One UI 9.0.",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung navigation bar bug remains visible, not fixed",
    "One UI 9.0 update planned to resolve issue",
    "Older devices yet to receive stable update"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}