Samsung's One UI Home launcher sets itself apart from typical stock Android launchers with its extensive customization capabilities. Discover these standout features in our in-depth guide to mastering the Samsung One UI launcher.
Contents
1. Add to home screen
2. Select multiple apps
3. Create folder
4. Change folder color
5. Use application shortcuts
6. Disable app drawer
7. Change notification badge style
8. Add more app icons
9. Change icon style
10. Hide apps
11. Lock the home screen
Beautify your screen
Launchers serve as your primary gateway to Android apps. A mismatched launcher can diminish your phone's overall experience, causing you to overlook hidden gems. Samsung's One UI Home launcher—often shortened to Samsung One UI launcher—delivers a wealth of under-the-radar features. Let's dive into them.
Adding apps from the app drawer used to be a simple drag-and-drop. Now, a long press reveals an "Add to Home" option. For the classic method, press and hold longer until the home screen preview appears, then release to place it.
Streamline tasks like uninstalling or moving multiple apps with multi-select. Long-press an app, tap "Select items," choose your apps, then pick an action like uninstall or remove. Drag to relocate them all at once.
Note: This works on both home screen and app drawer.
Samsung One UI excels at folder creation, available on home screen and app drawer alike. Method 1: Long-press and drag one app icon over another. Tap the add icon to include more. Method 2: Long-press, select "Select items," choose apps, then tap "Create folder."
Color-code folders for better organization. Open a folder, tap the color icon, and choose from presets or the full palette for custom shades.
Access key app functions directly from the home screen. Long-press a supported app icon (like Twitter for new tweet or search) and select your option. Available on Android 7.1+ devices.
Tailor your layout: Long-press home screen space, tap "Home screen settings" > "Home screen layout" > "Home screen only" > Apply.
Switch between dot or number badges like on iPhone. From home screen settings, tap "App icon badges" and select your preference.
Pro tip: Icons with right-side bars reveal advanced options.
Fit more icons per screen by adjusting grid size: Home screen settings > "Home screen grid" or "Apps screen grid."
Transform your look via Themes: Long-press home screen > "Themes" > Pick a theme or icon pack.
Pro tip: Explore Samsung Themes app for more customization ideas.
Conceal apps without root: Settings > "Hide apps" > Select and tap Done.
Tip: Try other launchers with app-hiding features.
Prevent accidental changes: Settings > Enable "Lock home screen layout."
These tips elevate your Samsung One UI Home launcher experience. While it misses some advanced tweaks like dock styling, it covers the essentials. For more, consider ad-free third-party launchers.
Want ad-free alternatives? Check out these 6 feature-packed Android launchers.
