Galaxy Update: Annoyed by the Split Top Bar? How to Revert to Normal in 30 Seconds (One UI 7.0)

"What? I just wanted to turn on Wi-Fi, but only notifications popped up!"
Many of you must have been flustered after pulling down the top notification bar following the recent Galaxy software update (One UI 7.0), right? The new 'split' method, where pulling down the left side shows only notifications and pulling down the right side shows only the settings panel, has led to an outpouring of complaints like "inconvenient" and "annoying." Since the update timing varies by model, users who experience this change later are expressing a 'gradient of frustration' online.

Don't worry! It only takes **30 seconds** to revert this inconvenient notification bar to the familiar old way. Let me explain it to you simply and easily now.

1. What's the Problem? The Notification Bar Changed to 'Separate View'

Galaxy Update: Annoyed by the Split Top Bar? How to Revert to Normal in 30 Seconds (One UI 7.0)

First, let's understand exactly what has changed.

Before Update (Existing Method): Pull down the top of the screen once → Notifications + 6 main quick settings icons displayed. Pull down again → Full quick settings panel displayed.
After Update (New Method):

Pull down the left/center of the screen → **Only notifications displayed**
Pull down the right side of the screen → **Only quick settings panel displayed**

For those of us accustomed to seeing everything at once, this 'separate view' method is quite inconvenient.

2. 30-Second Fix! How to Revert the Notification Bar to 'Combined View'

Now, just follow these 4 steps.

① Swipe down from the top right of the screen to open the 'Full Quick Settings Panel'.
Open the full settings panel showing all icons like Wi-Fi, sound, Bluetooth, not just the notification bar.

② Tap the 'Pencil' icon in the top right corner.
This icon is for 'editing' functions.

③ Tap 'Quick Settings Panel Settings' in the top left of the pop-up window.
After the screen changes to 'Button Edit', tap the text in the top left.

④ Select 'Combined View' and you're done!
Simply change the currently set 'Separate View' to **'Combined View'**, and all settings are complete.

Now, try swiping down the top of the screen again. You'll see that it has returned to the familiar and cherished method where notifications and main quick settings icons appear on one screen, just like before!

3. Additional Tip: Pin Your 6 Most Used Functions

Go back to the 'Quick Settings Panel Settings' screen and tap **'Edit Quick Settings Panel Top'** at the bottom. Here, you can change the 6 icons that appear first when you pull down the screen once to your desired functions. Pinning frequently used items like flashlight, data, or do not disturb mode to the top will make it much more convenient, won't it?

The Value of Familiarity, Returned

Fortunately, Samsung has left the user with the option to choose, allowing us to regain the previous convenience with a simple setting change.

For those who were inconvenienced by the changed top bar after the Galaxy update, did this method help you resolve it?
Is there anyone who finds the new 'split' notification bar more convenient? I'm curious about the advantages compared to the previous 'combined' type!
Besides this update, if you have any other useful 'Galaxy tips' that you've found helpful, please feel free to share them in the comments!

We hope this article has been helpful to many who experienced minor stress due to the Galaxy update.

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Galaxy Update: Annoyed by the Split Top Bar? How to Revert to Normal in 30 Seconds (One UI 7.0)