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Android Authority
03-07-2025
- Android Authority
One UI 8 will let you add a Dynamic Effect to photos, but what's the point?
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8 will seemingly bring a new 'Dynamic Effect' feature in the Samsung Gallery app. Similar to Live Effect, the feature transforms a still image into a short animated clip. However, you can also manually control the animated image. One UI 8 is inching closer to a stable release. A new, stable internal build has reportedly landed for the software, and tipster Ice Universe has discovered a new feature called Dynamic Effect in the Samsung Gallery app. Thing it — it seems kind of pointless. The new Dynamic Effect was discovered in version S938BXXU5BYG1 of the latest One UI 8 build, which is not circulating widely, but is a version Samsung is testing internally. It looks similar to the Live Effect feature Samsung already offers, but with some added capabilities. A video shared by Ice Universe shows a 'Dynamic Effect' badge appearing beneath a photo of a flower. Tapping the badge transforms the still image into a short animated clip similar to what the Live Effect feature already does. However, this version goes a step further by letting you move the subject (in this case, the flower) up, down, or sideways, creating a more natural motion that feels almost like you're physically shifting the flower yourself. It's unclear whether the new Dynamic Effect is simply an updated version of Live Effect or an entirely separate feature. It's also not yet known if it will apply to all images by default or only to photos with clearly defined subjects. Do you think the feature is helpful or is it just a gimmick? Let us know in the comments section. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
28-06-2025
- Android Authority
I instantly improved Samsung Gallery's search using its hidden menu, and you can too
Andy Walker / Android Authority Samsung devices are nothing if not goldmines for treasure hunters, particularly those dealing in hidden menus. Just glossing through Good Lock and its myriad modules indicates how customizable One UI is. However, not every new feature requires an external download. Often, these options are hidden within the stock skin — you need to know where to look. Do you use Samsung Gallery as your default gallery app? 0 votes Yes, it's my default gallery app on my Samsung phone. NaN % I don't own a Samsung phone, but I wish I could use it on my device. NaN % No, I use another gallery app on my Samsung phone. NaN % No, I wouldn't use it even if it was available for other Android devices. NaN % While you likely would've heard about the secret Wi-Fi menu lurking deep within your Samsung phone's settings, there's another concealed menu list for those who rely on Samsung Gallery daily. The Gallery Labs menu offers several additional features for the default image viewer. There are toggles upon toggles here, but one in particular made its search function more accessible. Let me explain. How to activate the hidden Samsung Gallery Labs menu Before I detail the specific Gallery Labs menu item, you'll need to enable the menu itself. While accessing a hidden menu in a system app may sound spooky, there isn't much to it. Here's how to activate it: Open Samsung Gallery. Tap the three-line Menu button at the bottom right of the screen. Select Settings. Next, scroll down to About Gallery. Tap on it. Now, tap the version number below the large Gallery headline repeatedly. After several taps, you should see a Gallery Labs activated caption at the bottom of the page. To access the Gallery Labs menu, head back to the Settings menu and scroll down to the bottom of the list. Tap on it to enter the menu. Now, for the best Gallery Labs setting Andy Walker / Android Authority I never quite understood why Samsung positioned the Gallery app's search icon right at the top of the screen. When using larger, heavier devices like the Galaxy S24 FE, it's so inconvenient to access that I seldom use it. This means manually trawling through thousands of images. However, a setting in Gallery Labs corrects this. Under the One UI 7.x menu subheading, toggle on Add search tab. You will need to exit and reenter the app for the change to take effect, but once you do, you'll see a search icon now moved to the bottom tab bar. Now, instead of requiring a second hand or risking dropping my device with a one-handed stretch, I can simply divert my thumb a few millimeters, tap the search icon, and quickly initiate a search. The screenshots below offer a visual explanation of what the toggle does. The default layout (Search tab disabled). The Search tab enabled through Gallery Labs.. See it? It's a subtle change, but it transforms the search icon from an item that's too far to reach to one that's far more readily accessible. What else can I change in the Gallery Labs menu? Andy Walker / Android Authority This isn't the only thing you can tweak within the Gallery Labs menu. Although it may be the only One UI 7. x-related toggle, features added for older versions are also available. A few other Gallery Labs menu highlights include: Album entry-locks: If you don't want to stow images away in Samsung's Secure Folder, you can use this feature to prohibit access to them. As Samsung explains, 'Once an album is locked, its contents are not shown on the pictures and album tab.' To lock an album, select it, tap the menu button, and select Lock album. If you don't want to stow images away in Samsung's Secure Folder, you can use this feature to prohibit access to them. As Samsung explains, 'Once an album is locked, its contents are not shown on the pictures and album tab.' To lock an album, select it, tap the menu button, and select Lock album. Show EXIF in details: Want to see more specific details about your JPEG images? Toggle this setting, and you can view them all. Notably, considering that Samsung appears to add new features on a per-One UI version basis, we can expect more goodies to populate with the arrival of One UI 8. For now, play around with various settings to build your optimal Gallery experience.
Android Authority
09-05-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung is working on a better way to keep your private photos private
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaked One UI 8 image suggests that Samsung Gallery may get a private album feature to hide photos and videos. It could act like a simpler version of Secure Folder, built directly into the Samsung Gallery app. As many Samsung users are still getting used to One UI 7, the Android 16 leaks keep coming. In the latest example, a leak from the latest build of One UI 8 suggests Samsung may be testing a new privacy feature in its Gallery app. As spotted by X user @DalgleishGX, the update includes a new Private album option in the Samsung Gallery app. The leaker speculates that it will work like a simplified version of Secure Folder but within the Gallery app and be dedicated exclusively to hiding photos and videos. They shared the image below, apparently depicting the feature in place. Secure Folder on Samsung devices allows users to lock away apps, files, and media behind an extra layer of security. However, it stores items in a separate container outside of regular apps. A Private album could offer a more lightweight alternative for users who want to keep specific images out of sight. While One UI 8 is still in development, we expect it to bring better control over what apps do in the background, along with more predictive features. Reports suggest that we could see the first beta release of the update as soon as this month, with the stable release expected later in the year. However, after the staggered rollout of One UI 7, we'll have to wait and see. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
