The Now Bar is among the latest additions to enhance the user experience on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, introduced with the One UI 7 update. This innovative feature presents a pill-shaped UI element that provides users with quick and dynamic access to notifications, information, and multimedia controls. Accessible through the Always On Display (AOD), lock screen, and status bar, the Now Bar is designed to streamline interactions with your Galaxy device, making it a valuable tool for many users.
If you find that the Now Bar is intrusive or not particularly useful, you have the option to turn it off. Fortunately, you can disable the Now Bar specifically from the Always On Display without impacting its functionality in other areas. To remove the Now Bar from the AOD while keeping it available on the lock screen and status bar, follow these simple steps:
Open the Settings app on your One UI 7 Galaxy phone or tablet.Navigate to Lock screen and AOD.Tap on Always On Display (be sure to select the text, not the ON/OFF switch).Switch the Show Now bar option to OFF.By following these steps, you will successfully remove the Now Bar from the AOD, while it will still appear on your lock screen and as a pill in the status bar.
If your goal is to disable the Now Bar entirely—removing it from the AOD, lock screen, and status bar—there isn't a universal toggle to accomplish this in one go. Instead, you will need to turn off each Now Bar live notification category individually. Here’s how to do it:
Open the Settings app on your Galaxy device.Go to Lock screen and AOD.Tap on Now Bar.Select View more to expand the list of live notifications.Switch OFF every live notification category.This method will ensure that the Now Bar is completely disabled from all areas of your device. While you can turn off the Now Bar for the AOD without affecting its presence elsewhere, it is important to note that the settings for the lock screen and status bar appear to be interconnected, lacking separate controls.
Looking ahead, Samsung may address the limitations of the Now Bar settings in future updates, such as the anticipated One UI 8 update. The version of One UI 8 currently available for testing is still in its early stages of development and may lack some features and refinements. However, as the update progresses over the coming weeks and months, users can expect enhancements that might improve the functionality and flexibility of features like the Now Bar.
In summary, the Now Bar is an exciting addition to the Samsung Galaxy user experience, but it is customizable according to your preferences. Whether you choose to keep it or disable it entirely, understanding how to manage this new feature can significantly enhance your interaction with your device.
