Good Lock Archives

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November 9, 2025

Samsung’s latest Good Lock update fixes Back Tap unreliability

Samsung is deploying an update for its Good Lock module, RegiStar, with version 1.0.67 available on the Galaxy Store. This update includes bug fixes that improve the reliability of the Back Tap feature and resolves a glitch affecting the Gemini app on the Galaxy Z Flip series. Good Lock allows users to customize their Galaxy phone with 20 specialized modules, including RegiStar, which enables users to reconfigure the Settings menu, manage display preferences, and activate features through various gestures. Users can download Good Lock and RegiStar from the Galaxy Store and find the latest update by navigating to the Updates section in the app.

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November 1, 2025

2026 needs to be the year Samsung fixes the Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen

Samsung plans to enhance camera technology, develop a custom chipset, and innovate its foldable devices for 2026. Users of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 are requesting improvements to the cover screen, specifically a unified app drawer experience, as the current setup requires reliance on the Good Lock app, leading to two separate app drawers. There is also a demand for better multitasking capabilities on the 4.1-inch cover screen, allowing for more flexible screen space allocation and easier access to recent apps. Additionally, users want the ability to customize widgets and settings directly from the cover screen without opening the phone, which would improve functionality and user satisfaction.

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

These two AI shortcuts have become an invaluable part of my Android experience

Android Central's Editor's Desk discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in Android devices, highlighting features like Gemini and Circle to Search that enhance user experience. These features are easily accessible from the bottom of the screen, with Circle to Search allowing users to capture on-screen content for quick searches, and Gemini enabling a swipe gesture to activate the AI assistant. The setup process for these features varies by brand: - Pixel: Settings > System > Navigation mode > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe to invoke assistant. - Motorola: Settings > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe for Assistant. - OnePlus: Settings > System & update > System navigation > Gestures > Digital Assistant from Google. Samsung has removed the swipe-to-assist feature in One UI 7, leading to user confusion, as the power button is now used for this function, complicating phone shutdown. Alternatives like back tap or voice activation exist but are less convenient. The One Hand Operation Plus module in Good Lock allows for a new gesture but lacks the simplicity of the original swipe. The absence of the swipe gesture in Samsung's interface is seen as a puzzling decision, and the article notes that many consumers are still cautious about AI technology.

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September 15, 2025

Samsung’s latest Good Lock module could supercharge the Gallery app

Samsung has introduced the Gallery Assistant beta app as part of its Good Lock ecosystem, currently available for testing in South Korea for users with One UI 8 devices, specifically the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7/FE. Users can sign up for the beta through the Samsung Members app. The app includes features such as advanced cropping and rotation options, media compression capabilities, custom watermark functionality, image comparison tools, PDF conversion, and batch processing for extracting subjects from multiple images. It aims to provide a more streamlined editing experience compared to Samsung's built-in photo editor and complements the Camera Assistant app for enhanced photographic capabilities.

AppWizard

September 7, 2025

This is the Samsung app I miss most when I use my Pixel

The Pixel 8 is appreciated as a capable smartphone, but it lacks some features found in the Galaxy S24 FE, particularly in software capabilities. Samsung My Files is favored over Files by Google in a poll, receiving 56% of the votes compared to 18% for Files by Google. My Files excels in connecting to network storage and offers superior search functionality, allowing users to search within documents. It also features a breadcrumb menu for easier navigation. However, Files by Google has advantages such as the Safe Folder feature for securing content, quick access tools, and a more visually appealing interface. Despite the strengths of both stock file managers, the author prefers third-party file management apps for greater control and versatility, with Samsung My Files being the preferred choice if limited to stock options on the Pixel.

AppWizard

September 6, 2025

Android 16 on the Pixel 10 is a step in the right direction, but there are still changes I wanna see

Android Central's Editor's Desk discusses the Pixel 10, highlighting its camera capabilities and magnetic Qi2 charging feature. The review appreciates Google's Android 16 interface for its vibrancy and responsiveness but notes that the Pixel UI has not been the editor's favorite. Key points include: - The multitasking experience on traditional Pixel models is lacking compared to other manufacturers, with a cumbersome Clear All button placement and a desire for a native side panel for quick app access. - Customization options in the Pixel UI, while improved, still have room for enhancement, such as allowing users to choose presentation styles in the Open Apps view and greater flexibility in the Quick Settings menu. - Suggestions for deeper customization include modifying app icon shapes and status bar content, similar to features offered by OnePlus. - A potential application named "Pixelate" is proposed to allow users to personalize their devices without changing the core Pixel experience.

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August 16, 2025

This excellent Samsung Good Lock feature should come to all Android phones

Samsung's One UI features the Display Assistant, which allows users to set individual screen timeout periods for specific apps, addressing issues like unwanted timeouts during ebook reading or downloads. It also includes a Quick Settings toggle to keep the screen on for 30 minutes and enables specific refresh rate adjustments for selected applications. Additionally, Display Assistant enhances adaptive brightness controls by allowing users to modify the speed of brightness adjustments and reset adaptive brightness patterns easily.

AppWizard

July 23, 2025

Samsung just supercharged these handy Good Lock modules for One UI 8

Samsung is updating its Good Lock toolkit to ensure compatibility with the One UI 8 update. Home Up has been refined to allow users to customize app launch animations, enhancing the experience beyond what was available in One UI 7. The update includes new tools for the DIY Home Screen feature, such as alignment guides, item grouping options, and a “Page Indicator Hiding” toggle. Users can now also enjoy horizontal scrolling for app sorting. MultiStar, NavStar, and QuickStar have been updated to align with One UI 8, introducing features like a “Launcher widget” for the cover screen. Additionally, two new multi-window settings have been added for devices with multi-window support, including a quick-access icon for flipping screen orientations and toggling between aspect ratios in portrait mode.