Hate One UI 7’s split notification panel? Here’s how to switch back.

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Samsung finally brought its One UI 7 update to older smartphones and tablets in recent weeks, bringing a fresh coat of paint, some new features, and plenty of other changes. However, one of the most polarizing moves is the decision to switch from a unified notification shade/quick settings page to a split design. This change mirrors iOS and means you have to swipe from the top-left corner of your screen to view notifications and from the top-right corner to access quick settings. Sure, you can swipe laterally to switch between these pages, but it’s still a major change to a long-standing Android feature. It’s no wonder we’ve seen plenty of Galaxy owners online criticizing this move. Fortunately, Samsung does let you switch back to the old unified notification shade and quick settings menu. Check out the instructions below. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to view the quick settings panel. Tap the pencil icon in the top right, next ... Read full article.