Questions about ONE UI 4.0

Last Update date : Dec 28. 2021

ONE UI 4.0 delivers a variety of innovative changes to your Samsung Galaxy phone. Do you have questions regarding the updated interface? Follow the guide below to enjoy a more convenient and pleasant user experience.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

ONE UI 4.0 New Privacy features
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Frequently asked questions about ONE UI 4.0

A. Some of the Messages notification menus have been changed for the user’s convenience. Existing Foreground syncs, General notifications, and New messages can be set from Notification categories. 

Notifications Settings Notifications Settings

Step 1. Go to Settings and select Notifications.

From Messages, tap Notification categories From Messages, tap Notification categories

Step 2. Go to Messages and tap Notification categories.

Set desired Notification categories settings Set desired Notification categories settings

Step 3. Set as desired.

A. This icon is displayed during a call when the Phone app is granted Microphone access. The green icon is not a feature that can be interacted with.

Green icon displayed during a call when granted Microphone access

 To revoke access, go to Settings, navigate to Privacy and set permissions as necessary. 

From Privacy settings, set permissions as necessary
Turn on Microphone access pop-up when placing a call

A. Starting from Android 12 OS, users can turn these functions on or off to protect their privacy. From Settings, navigate to Privacy and set permissions as necessary.

From Privacy settings, set permissions as necessary

A. If you disable Always On Display in the Notifications settings under the Lock screen menu or disable the Show on Always On Display feature, Always On Display notifications do not appear. To enable the feature, follow the guide below.

Lock screen settings Lock screen settings

Step 1. Go to Settings and select Lock screen.

Select Lock screen notification settings Select Lock screen notification settings

Step 2. Select Notifications.

Enable notifications on Always On Display settings Enable notifications on Always On Display settings

Step 3. Enable Notifications and Always On Display.

A. Starting from Android 12 OS, permissions are separated into Location and Precise location. To enable Location or Precise location, follow the instructions below.

Apps Settings Apps Settings

Step 1. Go to Settings and select Apps.

Select App Permissions Select App Permissions

Step 2. Select the app you want to change and tap Permissions.

Enable Use precise location Enable Use precise location

Step 3. Enable Use precise location.

Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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