This hidden One UI setting made my Galaxy S25 Ultra so much more functional

I've been using the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for a week now, and one issue has persisted -- I just can't get a good grip on the phone. While Samsung made the device lighter this year, the move to flatter sides has made it more uncomfortable to hold, at least for me. It is more difficult to reach certain corners of the screen, making the usability underwhelming.

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It doesn't help that One UI 7, the latest software version layered over Android 15, has a new way of accessing the quick panel -- and it's slightly inconvenient. You must swipe down from the top-right corner to access it while swiping down anywhere on the home screen only brings up the notification panel. You can revert to the ...