Hi SG_Kaluzi There’s no fixed “when” guarantee that Samsung will bring back the old bottom navigation bar — it depends on updates — but you might be able to restore something similar now using a workaround. Here’s what I found, and what you can try on your Samsung A14:
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What’s going on
According to Samsung, in newer One UI versions, some navigation-bar/swipe options have changed.
Specifically, the “Swipe from bottom” gesture and “Gesture hints” have been removed from the standard settings for many devices.
Many users report that after a big update (e.g. One UI 6.1), the old 3-button or 3-bar swipe gestures disappeared.
There is a workaround using Good Lock + NavStar:
1. Install Good Lock from the Galaxy Store.
2. In Good Lock, install the NavStar module.
3. Open NavStar → enable “Enable extra gesture settings”.
4. Then go: Settings → Display → Navigation bar → Swipe gestures → More options. The old “Swipe from bottom” and “Gesture hint” settings should reappear.
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Why Samsung might have removed it
Samsung’s support page mentions that they “updated” navigation bar settings to make things more concise.
The “gesture hint” bar (the little line at the bottom) is linked to features like “Circle to Search” — so Samsung might be enforcing its presence for that reason.
Some users say the option to bring back the full 3-button nav is entirely removed for now on certain One UI versions (depending on model).
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What you can try right now
1. Install Good Lock + NavStar — this is the most common workaround.
2. After installing, go into NavStar and turn on the “extra gesture settings” as mentioned above.
3. Then go to your system’s Display → Navigation bar settings and check under “Swipe gestures → More options” to see if you get back “Swipe from bottom” / “Gesture hint”.
4. If you don’t have Good Lock or NavStar on your Galaxy Store, try updating your Galaxy Store app first — sometimes these modules are region-locked or don’t show until certain versions are installed.
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If that doesn’t work
It may be that in your region or on your specific One UI version, Samsung has permanently removed that style of navigation.
You can send feedback to Samsung (via Samsung Members app) asking for the return of the 3-button nav or “swipe from bottom” gestures.
Keep your phone updated — future updates might reintroduce or improve navigation options.
Oh yes,and you’re right. Samsung A14 (both 4G & 5G models) does not support Good Lock or NavStar, so that workaround will never work on your device. This is a limitation of the A-series (especially budget models).
Here’s the clear explanation:
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✅ Why your Navigation Bar option disappeared
After the recent One UI update (in many regions), Samsung removed or changed the old navigation-bar options on entry-level devices like the A14. This includes:
The 3-button navigation bar
The old “swipe from bottom” gestures
Extra customization options
Samsung is pushing the newer gesture system and removing older ones from cheaper models.
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❌ Can the A14 get it back?
Not through Good Lock
Because:
Good Lock is not supported on the A14
NavStar is also not supported
Even if you install them using APKs, they won’t activate because the system blocks them
So unfortunately, this path is not possible on the A14.
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🟡 Any alternative solution?
Here’s what you can do:
✔️ 1. Check if Samsung left the option for 3-button navigation
Go to: Settings → Display → Navigation bar If “Buttons” is not there, then Samsung removed it completely for your update/version.
✔️ 2. Use a third-party navigation bar app
You can install from the Play Store:
“Navigation Bar – Assistive Touch”
“Gesture Navigation Bar”
“Fluid Navigation Gestures”
These apps can restore a custom navigation bar, but note:
Some require permission via PC (ADB) for full features
They are not as smooth as Samsung’s original system
But they do work on A-series phones
✔️ 3. Wait for future updates
Samsung sometimes returns features after user complaints. But there is no confirmed date.
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⭐ Bottom line
The missing navigation bar is not a bug — Samsung intentionally removed those options for the A14 in the latest update, and it cannot be restored through Samsung apps.
If you'd like, I can recommend the best third-party navigation bar app based on what you want:
