Samsung One UI 7 Update

This morning I awoke to a new launcher, and I hate it. I feel I'm not
usually as sensitive to these kinds of updates as others are - the last
major instance I can recall bothering me to this degree was when
Microsoft did what they did with Windows 8.

To me, it sure seems like they're trying to make it look like an iPhone.
I'll withhold my commentary on that one.

PSA - to recombine your notification tray with Quick Settings, take
these steps:

   1. Swipe down on the Quick Settings panel
   2. Click the pencil
   3. Click "Panel settings"
   4. Choose the "Together" option - this will restore the old functionality

It's too bad the bootloaders are locked on US model Samsung devices.
This update has pushed me over the edge - I'd be installing a custom ROM
as we speak, if it were an available option.