Good Lock’s Vertical App Drawer May Return in One UI 7
In the ever-evolving world of Android customization, Samsung users have been keenly following the developments around the company’s user interface. A recent buzz in the Samsung community forum has hinted at the return of a much-missed feature: the vertical app drawer layout in Good Lock’s Home Up module.
A Samsung moderator responded to a user’s inquiry about the missing layout, indicating that the feature is “being prepared for support in the next OS version.” This has led to speculation that the vertical scrolling app drawer, a staple in many Android devices, may be integrated natively into Samsung’s One UI 7.
Historically, Samsung has charted its own course in the Android ecosystem, often eschewing popular features adopted by other manufacturers. For instance, the tech behemoth only recently embraced seamless updates with the introduction of the Galaxy A55. Similarly, while Samsung’s One UI has traditionally organized apps in pages, requiring horizontal navigation, the vertical app drawer has been conspicuously absent.
The Good Lock’s Home Up module previously offered users the flexibility to switch to a vertical layout, but this option was removed following an update, much to the chagrin of enthusiasts. The moderator’s comment on the forum, first highlighted by
While the exact plans remain under wraps, the anticipation is building for the One UI 7 beta release. With Google having recently launched the first public beta for Android 15, Samsung aficionados may have to wait a bit longer to see what the future holds for their app drawers.
