Samsung Galaxy devices come loaded with proprietary apps and services designed to enhance your experience. For new users, unfamiliar features like Samsung Free can be confusing. As experts in Samsung ecosystem, we've tested these on countless devices—here's a clear breakdown of what it is and how to turn it off.
If "Samsung Free" rings no bells, you might recall Bixby Home or Samsung Daily. These are essentially the same service rebranded over time. Bixby Home debuted with the Galaxy S8 series, mimicking the Google Discover feed on Pixel phones—a customizable news stream on the leftmost home screen in Samsung's One UI launcher.
In 2019, Samsung Daily took over, retaining all core features while phasing out the Bixby branding. Then, with One UI 3.0 in late 2020, it evolved into Samsung Free with a fresh, modern interface but unchanged functionality.
Samsung Free is a versatile content hub aggregating news, podcasts, live TV, and games across four intuitive tabs on your left home screen page.
The Look tab delivers Samsung TV Plus, our free live TV service found on Galaxy phones and Samsung smart TVs. Enjoy a blend of traditional cable channels and exclusive, broadcast-only content—no subscription needed.
Dive into podcasts via the Listen tab, sorted by categories with top recommendations. It includes a native player and subscription options, eliminating the need for extra apps.
The Read tab curates web articles akin to Google Discover, though with streamlined customization. Browse trending stories across various categories effortlessly.
Play hosts casual games playable without downloads—powered by the pre-installed Game Launcher. Browse by genre and jump in for quick sessions.
Not your cup of tea? Disable it easily without switching launchers. (Third-party launchers bypass it entirely if preferred.)
Long-press an empty spot on your home screen.
The overview appears—swipe left to Samsung Free.
Toggle the switch at the top to OFF.
Done! Samsung Free vanishes from the left page. Re-enable anytime via the same steps on your Samsung Galaxy home screen.
