Samsung users who are eagerly awaiting the One UI 7 rollout may want to pause and think, especially if they are fans of the Edge Panel feature.
Although the update promises new features and improvements, a significant change in how Edge panels are handled might disappoint some users.
While we previously told you that Samsung's version of Android 15 was still full of bugs, Samsung now claims that the Galaxy Store's Edge panels will no longer be available to users once they upgrade to One UI 7 (via SamMobile).
Currently, the Galaxy Store offers various Edge Panels (some free, some paid) that allow users to enhance their experience with customizable shortcuts and tools. However, this storefront will be inaccessible on devices running One UI 7 and later.
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Samsung reassures users that Edge Panels downloaded before updating to One UI 7 will remain available in the “My Apps” section of the Galaxy Store.
The trap? If you uninstall Edge Panels after upgrading, you won't be able to redownload them, not even from the “My Apps” section. For users who have paid for premium Edge Panels, this limitation could be particularly frustrating.
Interestingly, users with new devices running One UI 7 or later can still access the Edge panels previously associated with their old devices, but only through the “My Apps” section.
This workaround requires users to have owned Panels on a previous device, making the feature much less flexible for newcomers to the ecosystem.
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Although the Galaxy Store's Edge panels will remain available for devices running One UI 6.1.1 or earlier, Samsung has not clarified how long the store will remain active for these users, leaving questions about the future of the functionality.
Although One UI 7 is expected to bring many improvements, the decision to end Edge Panels downloads is a blow to customization enthusiasts.
If you're a heavy user of third-party Edge panels or use specific tools, you may want to delay updating until you've made sure your favorite panels are installed and secure.
For those ready to upgrade, Samsung's advisory serves as a clear reminder: think twice before updating to One UI 7. Once they're gone, they could disappear for good.
