Samsung One UI 8 Adds Pug-Themed Framed Wallpaper for Personalized Vibes
A playful pug replaces the Jack Russell in Samsung’s refreshed wallpaper customization feature
Samsung has quietly introduced a delightful twist to its One UI 8 customization experience, featuring a new pug-themed framed wallpaper that replaces the Jack Russell from One UI 7. This quirky update adds a fresh and funky feel to your home and lock screens, bringing personalization to life in a unique way.
Wallpaper and personalization revamp
With One UI 7, Samsung:
- Reorganized the wallpaper and style section
- Grouped similar wallpapers for easier browsing
- Introduced framed wallpapers, allowing users to add visual frames to photos
The featured wallpaper included a Jack Russell Terrier in blue sunglasses, setting a fun and casual tone.
One UI 8 continues the vibe—with a new mascot
Building on this, One UI 8 swaps out the Jack Russell for a pug—keeping the playful aesthetic alive:
- The new pug image offers the same funky, cool appearance
- Optimized to look great across a range of Samsung phone displays
This update enhances the user experience without changing the intuitive customization process.
How to apply the Pug framed wallpaper
To enable the new wallpaper in One UI 8:
- Tap and hold on your home screen
- Select Wallpaper and style
- Tap Change wallpaper
- Go to the Featured section and choose the pug wallpaper
Creating your own framed wallpaper (One UI 7 and 8)
For users on One UI 7 or those wanting custom designs:
- Open the Gallery app and choose a photo
- Set it as wallpaper
- On the customization screen, tap Frame
- Select your frame style and change background colors via the Color tab
- Tap Done to apply the wallpaper
This feature-rich customization lets users express personality through every screen interaction.
