Samsung Galaxy users who prefer a sleek, dark-mode visual setup may soon have a reason to celebrate. Code references pointing toward a native Dark theme icon option have recently resurfaced inside Samsung’s system apps—signaling that the long-awaited feature could make a comeback with One UI 9.5.
According to a detailed report on NokiaPowerUser, references to the Dark theme icon option were spotted inside Samsung’s Nearby Device app (v1.3.07.3791). While One UI 9 does not currently include this toggle, its sudden appearance in underlying background code strongly suggests active development for an upcoming release.
Why This Discovery Matters
What makes this code spot particularly intriguing is its history across previous builds:
Last Seen in One UI 8.5: Native dark theme icon customization was tested during One UI 8.5 development before being quietly dropped in subsequent stable releases.
Solves a Common Aesthetic Pain Point: For many users, bright, white-backed app icons disrupt an otherwise dark home screen layout.
Native Integration: While third-party launchers and Samsung’s Good Lock suite offered workarounds, system-level support ensures a cleaner, uniform look across both native and third-party icons directly out of the box.
What to Expect from One UI 9.5
Incremental x.5 updates traditionally focus on UI refinements, battery optimizations, and delivering mid-cycle features that missed major OS builds.
If development progresses as expected, integrating Dark theme icon settings into core system services like Nearby Device points toward several user benefits:
System-Wide Visual Harmony: Matches app icon styling with your active Dark Mode and custom wallpapers.
Reduced Eye Strain: Eliminates glaringly bright app backgrounds during night use.
Seamless Stock Launcher Experience: Provides built-in personalization without requiring custom icon packs or third-party launchers.
While Samsung has not yet officially announced the feature roadmap for One UI 9.5, active code insertions in production app builds remain one of the most reliable indicators of an upcoming public release.
