A lot of smartphone users spend their time scrolling social media, and this drains the device’s battery very quickly. While Android already has a data saver, Samsung is reportedly working on a smarter data saver for its One UI 8.5 that helps users save data on popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
One UI 8.5 to have a smarter data saver for social media apps
As reported by Android Authority, a hidden feature called “Adaptive data saver” was found in an early One UI 8.5 test build. Based on the early findings, it appears to control how social apps load videos. Instead of automatically fetching every video as the user scrolls, the phone may only download clips when they actually tap or stop to watch.
While this might sound very simple, it can prevent heavy background data use when you casually scroll through your feed. Furthermore, a string code in the software confirms that the user won’t notice any downgrade in the video quality. Meaning, your data would be saved without compromising the viewing experience. Samsung is aiming for smarter control rather than aggressive limits.
This could save a good amount of data in the long run
How exactly the feature works is unclear. It appears that it likely tweaks prefetching, which is when apps load content before you see it. Most social media apps rely on prefetching to offer a smooth scrolling experience. Samsung could reduce or control this process so the phone only loads what you need. If successful, users will save data while still enjoying fast loading and smooth playback.
Since the feature is still hidden, the company is likely working to refine it before the stable release. While the One UI 8.5 release seems to be delayed, the update is shaping up to bring some meaningful changes for the users.
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