Samsung has introduced a new feature in its One UI 9.0, initially available for the Galaxy S26, that allows users to hide the Now Bar from the status bar while keeping live notifications active in the notification panel and lock screen. This update comes as part of the QuickStar module in Good Lock, which also recently added a network speed indicator. Previously, users could disable live notifications on a per-app basis, but there was no way to hide them from the status bar alone. This enhancement offers Galaxy users more customization options for managing on-screen information about ongoing activities.

