Samsung update brings native internet meter and clears status bar on Galaxy devices

One UI 9 - Divulgação/ Samsung

One UI 9 - Divulgação/ Samsung

The future generation of the interface developed by the South Korean manufacturer promises to deliver tools highly anticipated by the most demanding consumers. With the arrival of the One UI 9.0 version, Galaxy smartphone owners will be able to view data traffic directly at the top of the screen, in addition to gaining unprecedented autonomy to organize the system’s dynamic alerts. These recent discoveries emerged during analyzes of the QuickStar add-on, indicating that the company seeks to offer an increasingly deeper level of customization for those who want to escape the factory standard.

End of third-party applications to measure connection quality

One of the community’s oldest demands will finally gain native support, allowing the exact rates for sending and receiving data to be pinned to the top bar of the dashboard. In practice, the user will instantly know if their Wi-Fi or mobile network is experiencing instability, without having to open the browser or install external meters that tend to consume battery and RAM memory in the background. This addition ensures quick diagnosis when downloading large files or loading high-resolution videos.

More usable space at the top of the screen with dynamic alert blocking

The accumulation of visual icons will also be resolved through an activation key focused on cleaning visual pollution from the display. Currently, continuous elements like timers, music players, and countdowns take up valuable interface space, limiting the view of important messages. With the future update, it will be possible to completely hide this activity pill in real time, giving the cell phone owner the power to decide what really deserves to be highlighted during daily use.

How the manufacturer’s customization ecosystem sets the stage

All of these innovations are initially being tested within the QuickStar module, which is part of the brand’s famous official customization laboratory. Available free of charge on the manufacturer’s own virtual store, this extension package works as a testing ground for advanced functions before they are definitively integrated into the main modified Android code. Understand what changes in the routine of those who use these complementary tools:

  • Real-time traffic analysis:Constant verification of the data flow without depending on software developed by other companies.
  • Visual cleaning of the interface:Hiding background activities to prioritize phone top bar space.
  • Anticipation of news:Possibility to test exclusive configurations months before the global launch of the final software.
  • Structural modification:Changing colors, repositioning clocks and completely changing the operating system’s default behavior.

Visual changes and intelligent commands without the need for touches

The package of improvements planned by the Asian company goes far beyond connectivity adjustments and panel organization. Behind-the-scenes information reveals that the Bixby smart assistant can be activated through specific body movements, eliminating the need to press physical buttons or use voice commands in noisy environments. To complete the redesign, software engineers are applying layers of blur and transparency to native menus, aligning the devices’ design with the most modern aesthetic trends in the technology market.

Luís Henrique Costa: Luís Henrique Costa é jornalista formado pela FMU, editor-chefe e fundador do Mix Vale, portal de notícias em atividade desde 2013. Responde pela direção editorial do veículo, que cobre Brasil e mundo em economia, benefícios sociais, esportes, tecnologia, ciência e entretenimento. Atua na área há mais de 15 anos e lidera uma equipe de cerca de 15 colaboradores.