Stop changing my UI settings

[1000DegreeClippy]

How can I revert these incessant UI changes? How can I opt-out?

I don't want your stupid stacked clock. I don't want your pill-shaped battery. I don't want rounded apps on my home screen. 

This is seriously making me think about never touching a Samsung product ever again. Seriously, JUST ASK if I like the new UI instead of changing it for me. I can see security updates, but UI? Changing MY personalization? Quit it and tell me how to reverse it.

[Jmdel83]

Luckily human nature allows me to buy phones that don't have an upgrade that fundamentally changes what I bought. If I no longer have the original product then they robbed me

[Jmdel83]

That's why I'm going to a Motorola or a pixel. The updates as drastic

[Jmdel83]

Honestly has anybody ever tried to go to court with them?

[CEParsons]

Hi, there!

I know change can be frustrating. Here is a helpful post about how to change certain things back: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/A-list-of-features-that-can-be-changed...

You can choose whatever lock screen clock style you like by long pressing the lock screen.

The pill will reportedly have the option to be disabled in One UI 8.5.

Unfortunately, you agreed to TOS and EULA when you first set up the phone. As such Samsung has both the ability and right to change the software on all Samsung phones in any way they deem appropriate to maintain a uniform appearance and experience across devices.

Most of these changes are being made to cohere with Google's new M3E design language and adhere to the style guide. Learn more about that here: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-material-3-expressive-features-changes-availability-supporte...

[Iamchaos13]

So don't update. Turn off auto update.

[Angelito32]

😏

[1000DegreeClippy]

Tried something in developer options, but I bet it won't work. If you know a way to guarantee that I don't get an update, I'd like to know.

[realaud]

Updates are mandatory.  The only way to NOT get an update would be to downgrade your phone to a model that is no longer in the update cycle.  The S23 model is slated for updates through 2028.  Or, if you have a carrier branded phone, have it unlocked and switch carriers.  Your phone won't find the proper servers to find the updates on.

[Angelito32]

😮

[Phil_Reynolds]

Maybe pitching a fit like a self centered child will help.