Samsung User Interface (UI) Problems After One UI 7 Update: Feedback from Swedish and Spanish Users

Some Samsung users in Sweden and Spain report interface issues after updating to One UI 7. This guide summarizes common problems and provides practical solutions for Galaxy S22, S22 Ultra, and A-series devices.

After updating my Galaxy S22 on Telia in Stockholm, I noticed unexpected lag, delayed notifications, and occasional UI freezes. Friends using Movistar and Vodafone España experienced similar issues on Galaxy S22 Ultra and A-series phones. One UI 7 introduced new animations, widgets, and app behaviors that may affect device responsiveness.

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1. Common UI Problems After One UI 7

  • Lag when opening apps such as Samsung Wallet or Camera
  • Stuttering animations and Edge lighting delays
  • Delayed notifications on WhatsApp, Gmail, and social apps
  • Inconsistent behavior of widgets, especially Samsung Health and Weather
  • Side Key (Bixby) shortcuts not responding or triggering unexpectedly

2. Steps to Improve Responsiveness

Clear Cache for Problematic Apps:

  1. Settings → Apps → select app → Storage → Clear cache
  2. Restart the app or device

Reduce Animations and Edge Features:

  1. Settings → Accessibility → Remove animations → toggle on
  2. Settings → Display → Edge screen → Edge lighting → disable or reduce effects

Update System and Apps:

  1. Galaxy Store → Menu → Updates → update all Samsung apps
  2. Google Play Store → update all third-party apps
  3. Restart device after updates

3. Carrier-Specific Observations

Sweden: Telia, Tele2, Telenor Sverige, Hi3G may experience minor notification delays due to network optimization after One UI 7. Spain: Movistar, MásOrange, Vodafone España, Digi España sometimes affect widget refresh rates and app synchronization.

Tips:

  • Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile networks occasionally resolves notification lag
  • Force closing Samsung Health or Weather app helps improve responsiveness
  • Rebooting the phone after updates recalibrates animations and Edge panels

4. Observations from Users

  • Galaxy S22 Ultra on Hi3G (Sweden) showed smoother UI after disabling Edge lighting and restarting
  • Galaxy A53 users benefit significantly from clearing cache and limiting background apps
  • Some users noticed Side Key (Bixby) shortcuts reactivating automatically after One UI 7 updates — check Side Key settings

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