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I use these 5 Samsung Good Lock modules to customize my Galaxy phone, and you should too
The app I wish was available on all Android phones.
I hang onto Android phones due to their customization. The fact that I can install any application and do almost whatever I want within reason is super fun, and I like the freedom of exploring different customization apps and features to tailor my experience based on the device. For instance, the apps I use to customize my experience on the Pixel 7 are different from the ones I use on the Galaxy S23 or OnePlus 11.
Samsung finally unlocks Good Lock in several more regions
Although not announced officially, users report that the app is now on the Galaxy Store in many countries where it was previously unavailable
Samsung's Good Lock app is a suite of customization modules that let you personalize almost every aspect of your Galaxy device. But for some odd reason, Samsung only offers it in select regions, and users in unsupported countries have to rely on third-party alternatives like FineLock and NiceLock to access all of its features. However, that won't be the case in the future, as Samsung has finally released Good Lock in several more regions.
Personalize the Settings menu on your Galaxy device with Good Lock's new RegiStar module
The module also lets you customize the power button to trigger Google Assistant
After rolling out the new Dropship Good Lock module, which lets you easily share files to any device, Samsung has now announced another new module for the customization suite. The new RegiStar module lets you personalize the Settings menu on your Galaxy device and select custom actions for the power button and back taps.
The new Dropship Good Lock module lets you transfer files to any device
The module even lets you transfer files to iPhones, but it's currently limited to South Korea
Samsung's Good Lock suite is getting a new module called Dropship, which aims to make file transfers between devices a whole lot simpler. The module is currently available for Galaxy users in South Korea and supports file transfers between a wide range of devices, including iPhones.
Samsung will start rolling out the Good Lock 2022 update today, here's what's new
Samsung will start rolling out the Good Lock 2022 update today. Check out the post to learn about some of the new features.
After rolling out the first stable build of One UI 4.0 to the Galaxy S21 series last year, Samsung updated some Good Lock modules to support the new software release. Now that the company has released One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 to a bunch of its devices, it's finally ready to roll out more updated Good Lock modules.
The first set of Good Lock modules with One UI 4.0 support are here
Several Good Lock modules now support One UI 4.0, including LockStar, QuickStar, ClockFace, MultiStar, and more
Following several beta rounds, Samsung finally rolled out the stable One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series yesterday. If you own a Galaxy S21 and use Good Lock quite extensively, you may be wondering whether your favorite modules would work on the new software. Since each new Android and One UI version updates bring along many underlying code changes, most Good Lock modules need to be updated to ensure compatibility. But the good news is quite a few Good Lock modules have already been updated with One UI 4.0 support.
Samsung is already updating its Good Lock modules with Galaxy Z Fold 3 exclusive features
Ahead of the official launch, Samsung has started updating many Good Lock modules with exclusive features for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip Z 3.
Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 in a mega Galaxy Unpacked event next month. Both phones will undoubtedly bring along many hardware improvements across the board. They will also be the first to run the newest version of Samsung's custom skin: One UI 3.1.1. Ahead of the official launch, Samsung has already started updating many Good Lock modules to support One UI 3.1.1 and Galaxy Z Fold 3/Flip Z 3.
Samsung might expand the Good Lock app to more regions soon
In a recent interview, the team behind Good Luck hinted at opening up the Good Lock app to more markets. Read on.
Good Lock, a collection of Samsung-made apps or "modules," is one of the most powerful tools available to Samsung Galaxy users. Good Lock goes beyond the standard set of personalization features offered by most OEM skins and allows a deep level of customizations to let users make their device truly own. There’s no doubt Good Lock adds great value to Samsung’s One UI software skin. But at the same time, the limited availability means Galaxy users in many parts of the world have yet to get their hands on this powerful tool. But it looks like Samsung might expand the app to more markets soon.
New Good Lock module gives you more ways to automate Samsung Bixby
Samsung has quietly introduced a new Good Lock module called Routine+ that allows users to make more powerful Bixby Routines.
Samsung has quietly introduced a new Good Lock module that allows users to make more powerful Bixby Routines. Called Routine+, the new module is available now in Samsung’s Galaxy Store.
Good Lock's Task Changer now supports Google's swipe gestures
The updated Task Changer in Good Lock's Home Up module now supports Google's swipe navigation gestures. Check the post for a step-by-step guide to enable it.
Samsung rolled out Good Lock 2021 earlier this year for devices running One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. The updated customization suite initially came with a couple of updated modules, which featured a few new changes and improvements. Over the last few weeks, Samsung has updated several more modules to work with the latest Good Lock release. However, Samsung didn't update the popular Task Changer module for One UI 3.0 and above.
Samsung's SoundAssistant app can reduce sound delay for Bluetooth headphones
Samsung is rolling out an update for the SoundAssistant Good Lock module which brings a new audio sync feature for Bluetooth devices.
Samsung recently updated its Good Lock suite of customization tools for devices running One UI 3 based on Android 11. Following the release, the company started updating existing Good Lock modules for One UI 3, starting with the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules. Along with One UI 3 compatibility, the updates also brought a handful of new features to these modules. Now, Samsung has started rolling out an update for the SoundAssistant module, and it too brings some new features to the mix.
Good Lock 2021 Module Changelog: What's new in Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar
Here's a quick look at all that's new in the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules in Good Lock 2021.
Samsung recently released Good Lock 2021 for devices running One UI 3 based on Android 11. With the latest update, the company has introduced a couple of additional features to its existing lineup of modules. In this post, we'll be taking a look at everything new in the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules for One UI 3.
Samsung is rolling out updated Good Lock modules with support for One UI 3
Samsung is rolling out Good Lock 2021 and updated Good Lock modules to support the company's latest Android 11-based One UI 3 release.
One of the most common reasons that people root their device is to unlock additional UI customizations. Most OEMs don't offer a lot of UI customizations in their software, but Samsung is a notable exception. Through Good Lock, a suite of Samsung-made apps called "modules" that lets users customize various aspects of Samsung's One UI software, users can theme their phone to their liking or even add new features. Now, Samsung is rolling out updated Good Lock modules as part of its new Good Lock 2021 suite.
Samsung Home Up update adds convenient share sheet customization
Samsung on Friday released an update to its Home Up app, which is available as part of the company’s Good Lock experience.
Samsung on Friday released an update to its Home Up app, which is available as part of the company’s fantastic Good Lock experience (via AndroidPolice). The update includes a handful of new features, including a Share Manager, which gives users the ability to customize the share sheet.
Keys Cafe is a new Good Lock module to customize the Samsung Keyboard app
Keys Cafe is a new Good Lock module that lets you customize the Samsung Keyboard app and improve your typing speed and accuracy.
Samsung recently released two new Good Lock modules called Pentastic and Wonderland. The Pentastic module allowed users to theme the Galaxy Note's S Pen, while the Wonderland module allowed users to create live wallpapers. Shortly after the modules were released, Samsung teased another module called Keys Cafe, which would allow users to customize the Samsung Keyboard app. Now, the company has finally released the module on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
Samsung teases a new Good Lock module called Keys Cafe to customize the Samsung Keyboard app
After releasing the Pentastic and Wonderland modules earlier this month, Samsung is now teasing a new Good Lock module called Keys Cafe.
Samsung's Good Lock suite of customization tools recently received two exciting new modules — Pentastic and Wonderland. In case you missed our coverage of these modules, the new Pentastic module lets you theme the S Pen experience on your Samsung device and the Wonderland module lets you create live wallpapers from any still image of your choice. Now, Samsung is teasing yet another Good Lock module, called Keys Cafe, that will let you personalize the Samsung Keyboard app.
Samsung Wonderland is a new Good Lock module that lets you create live wallpapers and customize them
Wonderland is a new Good Lock module that allows you to create your own live wallpapers with tons of effects for your Samsung Galaxy device.
Another day, another update for Samsung's Good Lock customization suite! This time, the Korean OEM has come up with a nifty wallpaper creator module to unleash the creative mind in you and satisfy your One UI customization needs. Meet "Wonderland": The new Good Lock module that introduces innovative ways to create customized live wallpapers with parallax effects which can be a handy choice to personalize your home screen experience.
Pentastic is a new Good Lock module to theme the Galaxy Note's S Pen
Samsung is rolling out a new Good Lock module called Pentastic which lets you theme the S Pen on your Galaxy Note devices.
Samsung's Good Lock app offers a great set of first-party customization tools that lets you personalize almost every aspect of your Galaxy device. It packs in a ton of different modules with which you can customize everything from the lock screen to your device's theme. And the best part is that the company keeps introducing new modules ever so often, which give you access to even more personalization options.
Download: Samsung Home Up is a Good Lock module that lets you customize One UI Home
Home Up is a new Good Lock module that lets you modify various aspects of the One UI Home on your Samsung Galaxy device. Read on!
Samsung's Good Lock suite is undoubtedly the best set of first-party customization tools you can get. The Korean OEM took a modular approach while designing the tool, which enables them to easily add support for new Android versions or extend the scope of an existing module. They have now introduced a brand new module named "Home Up" that allows users to modify every little aspect of the stock One UI launcher, such as home screen layout and folder properties.
Samsung's One Hand Operations+ adds a "Virtual Cursor" for better reachability
Samsung is rolling out an update for the One Hand Operations+ Good Lock module which adds a new Virtual Cursor for improved reachability.
Over the last couple of months, Samsung has released a few updates for its Good Lock customization suite, which introduced support for One UI 2.0 and additional features for the NavStar module. Now, the company is rolling out an update for the One Hand Operations+ module with a new "Virtual Cursor" for improved reachability. As per a recent post on Reddit, the latest update for the One Hand Operations+ module adds a new virtual cursor for easier one-handed use.