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Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Samsung might finally make swipe navigation the default setup option on new phones

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy S25 outdoors.

What you need to know

  • Samsung might finally let you pick between gesture and button navigation during initial setup, meaning you no longer have to dig through Settings just to swipe.
  • This option is supposedly making its debut with the upcoming One UI 8.5 release.
  • The traditional three-button system will remain available, but users might finally get the option to choose it up front.
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