Samsung One UI removed the all apps button, but you can easily get it back

Miss the handy all apps button that used to be on Samsung's One UI home screen? Fret not; it's a single toggle away.

Samsung has changed the default screen layout to offer a more compact and modern look in the One UI interface it offers on its smartphones. The company is removing the traditional app drawer icon, which has been used for many years, from the bottom bar of the home screen, directing users to the swipe up gesture. This feature has not been completely scrapped for Galaxy owners who do not like to access the menu by swiping up the screen or prefer to access all installed programs with a single touch.

Re-enabling the App Icon via Settings

The South Korean technology manufacturer keeps the way back open for those who want to maintain established habits while adapting to modern interface trends. The relevant menu can be accessed by pressing and holding an empty area on the home screen or by directly entering the "Home Screen" section in the device settings. When the "Show Applications screen button on the home screen" switch in this panel is turned on, the classic button with a square pattern instantly returns to the bottom right panel of the screen. Users can regain the old layout in a few seconds without the need for an external launcher or third-party software.

User Habits and Their Effect on Interface Ergonomics

Although gesture-based directions have become widespread in the smartphone world to expand the screen area, hard keys have a critical role on the accessibility side. On large-screen Galaxy models, sliding the screen up during one-handed use can sometimes be a challenging experience. Opening a menu with the touch of a fixed button provides a much more predictable navigation for users who rely on muscle memory and audiences new to smartphones. Samsung's preservation of freedom of customization rather than imposing a uniform usage pattern strengthens user satisfaction in terms of interface ergonomics.