UI update today

[Sammy72]

I just updated the tablet this morning on my Samsung S9 Fe when it asked.

My apps are now opening in a kind of "desktop" way.

Is there a way to go back to just opening them normally? I can't find anything in the settings. 

Thank you to anyone that can help. As this is my first post, I'm not even sure if I'm in the right category 

[Urmi]

Hi Sammy72,

Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE likely switched into Samsung DeX mode after the update. This mode makes apps open in a desktop-style window. To return to normal tablet view, you can disable DeX from the quick settings panel or device settings.

• The recent One UI update introduced or enabled Samsung DeX by default on some Galaxy tablets.

• DeX is designed to give a PC-like interface, where apps open in resizable windows instead of full-screen.

• Please try with the below steps to Switch Back to Normal Tablet Mode

1. Quick Settings Method

   • Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

   • Look for the DeX icon (it may say “Samsung DeX” or show a desktop-like symbol).

   • Tap it to turn off DeX. Your apps should now open in the standard tablet view.

2. Settings Method

   • Go to Settings > Advanced features > Samsung DeX.

   • Toggle Off to disable desktop-style mode.

3. Restart if Needed

   • After disabling DeX, restart the tablet to ensure apps return to normal full-screen behavior.

• If you prefer the desktop-style interface, you can always re-enable DeX later.

• Some updates may reset preferences, so check after future updates if the mode reactivates.

• If the option does not appear in Quick Settings, ensure your tablet is updated to the latest firmware and check under Advanced features.