Published Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching back to the Symbian era and the early days of Android. He covers the breadth of the mobile industry, specializing in operating system deep-dives, app testing, and hardware analysis.

In his spare time, you can find him tinkering with his Android devices and wearables, seeking ways tech can improve daily life. He also enjoys playing MMORPGs, traveling, or feeding stray cats and dogs.

One UI offers deep customization that can make personalizing the home screen exceptionally efficient.

In my case, when I got bored with my Google Pixel, I jumped over to my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Not because I needed to switch it to my daily driver, but because its extra personalization lets me practice my creative side.

After a few days tweaking my favorite home screen layout, I've listed which controls and features actually matter.

It's not entirely about using…