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Highlights Samsung's One UI 7 introduces a new toggle to disable HDR content system-wide reducing brightness in all apps. It also introduces camera continuity for seamless sharing between Galaxy phones and Galaxy Books. Both features are currently in beta for the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung plans to roll out to more devices in 2025. One UI 7 presentation. (Image credit - 9to5Google) It appears Samsung has addressed some common issues including controlling HDR brightness and improving device integration with One UI 7. While the HDR toggle is live for beta users, features like camera continuity are still in progress but hold great promise for Galaxy users. Here’s everything we know about both features as per recent reports. Turn Off Brightness HDR with One UI 7 HDR content can be stunning but watching it in a dark room late at night can feel like staring into the sun. Until now, Android users haven’t had a way to turn off HDR content system-wide. With Samsung’s One UI 7, Galaxy users finally get this much-needed option. A new toggle in the Settings > Advanced features > Super HDR section allows users to disable “Super HDR.” Super HDR feature in One UI 7. (Screenshot credit - 9to5Google) Caption - Super HDR toggle in One UI 6.1 is in Samsung Gallery app settings. (Screenshot credit - Android Authority) Super HDR toggle in One UI 7 can be found in Settings > Advanced Features. (Screenshot credit - Android Authority) Samsung describes this feature as saying, “Automatically adjust the display to show the full range of colours and contrast in pictures taken with Galaxy devices.” While the description might seem vague, this toggle works system-wide reducing the brightness of HDR content in all apps and not just Samsung’s Gallery app. It’s even effective in third-party apps like Instagram, although you might need to restart the app after changing the setting for it to take effect. A recent Android Authority report explains that Samsung’s “Super HDR” is based on Google’s “Ultra HDR” format used by many third-party apps and other brands. This means the toggle affects all HDR content and not just photos taken on Galaxy devices. For now, this feature is available only on One UI 7, Samsung’s Android 15 update is currently in beta for the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung plans to roll out the update to more devices in 2025 likely including this HDR toggle. Easily Share Photos Between Galaxy Phones and Galaxy Books With One UI 7 Samsung is also enhancing its ecosystem integration with a new feature in One UI 7 that simplifies sharing photos between Galaxy phones and Galaxy Books. According to a recent Android Authority report, the update introduces “camera continuity,” a tool that lets users paste recently taken photos directly from their Galaxy phone into apps like Samsung Notes or Samsung Internet on Galaxy Books. This is especially useful for scanning documents or sending handwritten notes without using Quick Share or other file-sharing tools. One UI 7 introduces camera continuity to provide easy workflows between Galaxy devices. (Screenshot credit - Android Authority) The feature will live under the “continue on other devices” settings in One UI 7. It expands on existing perks like text copying and Wi-Fi sharing between Galaxy devices. Currently, camera continuity isn’t fully functional. While it’s available on Galaxy S phones running the One UI 7 beta, it hasn’t yet made its way to Galaxy Book devices. However, it promises a smoother workflow across Samsung’s ecosystem once fully implemented. FAQs Q1. What new feature does Samsung's One UI 7 introduce for HDR content? Answer. One UI 7 introduces a toggle in the Settings > Advanced features > Super HDR section that allows users to disable "Super HDR" reducing the brightness of HDR content system-wide. Q2. How does the "camera continuity" feature in One UI 7 benefit Galaxy users? Answer. The "camera continuity" feature lets users paste recently taken photos directly from their Galaxy phone into apps like Samsung Notes or Samsung Internet on Galaxy Books, simplifying photo sharing. Q3. Is the HDR toggle in One UI 7 available in third-party apps? Answer. Yes, the HDR toggle works system-wide, affecting HDR content in all apps, including third-party apps like Instagram although a restart may be required for the change to take effect. Q4. When can more devices expect to receive One UI 7 with these new features? Answer. Samsung plans to roll out One UI 7 including the HDR toggle and camera continuity feature, to more devices in 2025. Read More: Samsung to cut 2025 foldable production after Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 underperform Read More: Samsung Galaxy S25 slim leaks reveal thinner design, more RAM, and storage Read More: Samsung One UI 7: AI-driven personalisation and privacy features now bar personal data engine and more

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Samsung Adds HDR Toggle and Improved Photo Sharing In Galaxy Ecosystem Features in One UI 7