Samsung to Discontinue Edge Panel Downloads with One UI 7.0
Get ready for some changes to your Samsung experience as the company prepares to roll out its next major software update, One UI 7.0. One notable change involves the popular Edge Panels, those handy tools that provide quick access to apps and features directly from the edge of your screen.
While Edge Panels themselves are here to stay, Samsung has announced that users will no longer be able to download new ones from the Galaxy Store after upgrading their devices to One UI 7.0. However, don’t panic if you’ve already built your perfect Edge Panel collection. Any Edge Panels downloaded prior to the update will remain functional. You’ll find them stored in the Galaxy Store’s “My apps” section, ready to be accessed as usual.
Keep Your Favorites Close
The caveat, though, is that uninstalling any of these pre-existing Edge Panels after upgrading to One UI 7.0 means losing them permanently.
There will be no way to re-download them from the Galaxy Store once they’ve been removed.
It’s worth double-checking your Edge Panel lineup before upgrading to ensure you’re keeping all your essential tools.
New Device, Familiar Tools?
Interestingly, users who purchase new devices pre-loaded with One UI 7.0 or later will face a unique situation. While they won’t have access to the full Galaxy Store catalog of Edge Panels, they will be able to download those previously installed on their older Samsung devices. This means if you rely on specific Edge Panels, you can transfer them from one device to another, ensuring your customized setup carries over.
This latest move from Samsung suggests a tighter focus on pre-loaded features and a possible shift in their strategy for distributing add-on functionalities for their devices’ software. With One UI 7.0 just around the corner, Samsung users are sure to see some significant changes to how they interact with their devices.
What are the potential reasons behind Samsung’s decision to discontinue downloadable Edge Panels?
## Edge Panel Era Ending: What Does It Mean For Samsung Users?
**Host:** Welcome back, viewers. Joining us today is tech analyst Sarah Jones to discuss some big news out of Samsungland: the company’s decision to discontinue downloadable Edge Panels with its upcoming One UI 7.0 update. Sarah, can you shed some light on this for us?
**Sarah:** Absolutely. This is a surprising move by Samsung, considering how popular Edge Panels have been. They offered a convenient way for users to access frequently used apps and features with a simple swipe from the edge of their screen.
**Host:** Why do you think Samsung is phasing out downloadable Edge Panels?
**Sarah:** While Samsung hasn’t officially explained their reasoning, speculation points towards a few possibilities. Firstly, they may be pushing users towards alternative solutions built into One UI 7.0 itself. Maybe they’re introducing new gesture controls or redesigned app drawers that offer similar functionality.
Secondly, [1](https://techwiser.com/use-edge-panel-samsung-galaxy-phones/) shows that enabling and disabling Edge Panels is relatively straightforward. This suggests Samsung might be streamlining their software by removing what could be considered a redundant feature, especially if its functionality is absorbed into other areas of the OS.
**Host:** What about users who rely heavily on their customized Edge Panels?
**Sarah:** That’s a valid concern. For those who heavily personalize their devices, losing the option for downloadable panels is a bummer. It remains to be seen if Samsung will offer any workarounds or alternative customization options in One UI 7.0.
**Host:** So, the takeaway for Samsung users is to enjoy their downloaded Edge Panels while they last.
**Sarah:** Exactly. And keep an eye out for One UI 7.0 to see what Samsung has in store as a replacement. Maybe they’ll surprise us with something even better!
