One UI 8 May Add Landscape Mode Support to Home Up’s DIY Home Feature
Samsung to expand home screen customization for both portrait and landscape layouts
Landscape Mode for DIY Home Under Review
Samsung is preparing to expand the capabilities of the DIY Home feature within its Home Up Good Lock module by adding landscape mode support in One UI 8.
- Currently, DIY Home only functions in portrait orientation, even when auto-rotate is enabled.
- A Samsung community moderator recently confirmed that landscape support is under review and could arrive with the next major OS update.
What Is DIY Home?
The DIY Home feature, introduced in One UI 7, allows users to customize the home screen layout by placing apps, widgets, and folders exactly where they want.
- Users can resize, align, and rearrange elements for a fully personalized experience.
- It’s especially popular among users who prefer fine-grained control over UI elements beyond default launcher capabilities.
What Will Landscape Mode Bring?
With One UI 8, enabling DIY Home in landscape orientation would:
- Let users design their home screen layouts in horizontal mode, ideal for larger Galaxy devices or tablets.
- Enhance usability for docked phones, landscape browsing, or multitasking setups.
- Improve consistency with other Good Lock features that already support auto-rotation.
Recent DIY Home Enhancements in One UI 7
Samsung has already improved the DIY Home experience in One UI 7 with the addition of:
- Animate Overlapping Items – Adds dynamic motion when app icons or widgets overlap.
- Align Guide Line – Helps position items with greater accuracy for a cleaner home screen look.
More Features Coming Soon
While landscape mode is a key feature in the works, Samsung is expected to expand DIY Home’s capabilities further with the upcoming One UI 8 rollout.
- The update is also likely to include performance optimizations, layout presets, and possibly touch gesture refinements.
- Users are encouraged to stay updated through Samsung’s Good Lock app and community announcements.
