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How to Customize Your Smartphone Interface with One UI

One UI from Samsung offers built-in tools to personalize your device's home screen, themes, icons, and more. This guide provides practical steps to tailor the interface on a compatible Samsung smartphone.

Tools and materials

  • Samsung Galaxy smartphone with One UI installed
  • Settings app

Steps

  1. 1. Access the Settings menu

    Open the Settings app from your app drawer or quick settings panel, then scroll to find Display or Home screen options.

  2. 2. Customize the home screen

    Long-press on the home screen, select Home screen settings, and adjust grid size, app layout, or add widgets as desired.

  3. 3. Apply a new theme

    Go to Settings > Themes, browse available themes or download new ones from the Galaxy Store, then apply your selection.

  4. 4. Change icons and wallpapers

    Within Themes or Wallpaper settings, select custom icons or upload a personal wallpaper image to update the visual style.

  5. 5. Adjust quick settings and notifications

    Swipe down twice from the top of the screen, tap the edit button, and rearrange or add toggles for quick access.

Tips

  • Restart your device after applying major changes to ensure they take effect.
  • Use the Good Lock app from the Galaxy Store for advanced customization options if available on your model.
  • Test changes gradually to avoid overwhelming the interface.

FAQ

Do I need a Samsung account to customize One UI?

A Samsung account is recommended for downloading themes but not strictly required for basic changes.

Can these customizations be reversed?

Yes, you can reset to default settings at any time through the Settings app.