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Samsung Tests Setup Screen for Button or Gesture Navigation on Galaxy Phones

Visible in early One UI 8 builds, the option may land on the Galaxy S26 with the upcoming One UI 8.5 release.

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy S25 outdoors.
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Overview

  • Samsung is testing a new setup screen allowing users to select three-button or swipe gesture navigation before completing device setup.
  • The feature has been spotted in early One UI 8 builds but is not yet active on existing Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 models.
  • This change would align Samsung's setup experience with Google's Android 10 default gesture navigation while preserving the classic three-button option.
  • Reports suggest the choice screen could debut with One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series, although Samsung has not confirmed its inclusion in the final release.
  • The move highlights Samsung's cautious approach to balancing user customization with its traditional interface preferences.