Samsung Promises Better Animations in One UI 7

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 have been testing the One UI 7 beta for about a week, and some noticeable issues have already come to light. The One UI subreddit is buzzing with discussions about stuttering and various animation glitches. Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged these concerns, stating they are actively working on solutions to enhance user experience. Their response includes a commitment to delivering “smoother and more dynamic transitions” in future updates.

This scenario illustrates the purpose of beta testing. Although One UI 7 is functional, it still requires refinements. By introducing the update to a select group of users in advance, Samsung can pinpoint problematic areas and address them before the full rollout.

Animation plays a crucial role in shaping the user’s experience with software. While it may seem like a minor detail, the smoothness of transitions can significantly impact how users interact with their devices. Take the case of Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite: older models exhibited jarring page turns that disrupted the reading experience, whereas enabling the optional page-turn animation led to a more enjoyable encounter.

Some users have reported issues with the One UI 7 beta, complaining of sluggish performance and a delay in gradient animations. A Reddit user, u/teneman, shared a series of screenshots highlighting these problems. The images indicated cases of unexpected blurring where it shouldn’t have occurred and a lack of blur where it was needed. Another user noted that the notification panel had become slow to open and the animation could not be interrupted during the process.

In response to these user observations, Samsung confirmed it is working to improve the situation. The company noted that the current animations aren’t as refined as they were during the initial testing phase. Samsung is dedicated to enhancing these animations to meet its standards and encourage users experiencing any irregularities with the One UI 7 beta to report them via the Samsung Members app.