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5 smart ways to customize your Samsung One UI 4.1 phone with Good Lock
Good Lock is a powerful application that collects a variety of Samsung-made apps and modules for Galaxy users. You know your Samsung One UI 4.1 phone has a lot of customization options than other Android smartphones out there. But Samsung Good Lock goes beyond all the standards set for personalization features.
A few months back, Samsung rolled out Good Loock 2022 for Galaxy devices running Android 12-based One UI 4. The updated customization suite initially came with some updated modules, which featured a few new changes and improvements. These modules further allow a deep level of customizations to let users make their device truly own.
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So, whether it’s the task manager, creating your wallpaper, managing notifications, or changing the color of the quick settings menu, the Good Lock app lets you do them all. In aside this article, you will see 5 smart ways to customize your Samsung One UI 4.1 phone with Good Lock modules.
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Smart Samsung One UI 4.1 Good lock customizations
Give the overview selection menu a makeover:
The default Task Manager of Samsung smartphones is too plain. Whereas, the Good Lock app lets you style your phone’s task manager in a variety of ways. You can choose between six different styles, including:
- List
- Grid
- Stack
- Vertical List
- Slim List
To enable it:
- Open the Good Lock app.
- Enter the Home Up module.
- Turn the toggle on.
- Tap on Task Changer.
- Choose the one you like the most.
Paint the Quick settings Menu:
Android 12-base One UI 4.1 already lets you change the color or quick setting panel, but this color will be applied to the overall device UI. However, with Good lock, you can add a specific color to the quick settings menu only, it has more color options.
To do this:
- Launch the Good Lock app.
- Tap on QuickStar.
- Tap Style your own Quick Panel.
- It will show you some recommended themes, you can choose one if you like.
- You can also design your own Quick Panel by tapping the + icon on the page.
Ace the one-hand operation:
Good Lock One Hand Operation+ enables a slim gesture handle on either side of your screen and customizes it to perform actions, such as loading the previous page in your browser, turning off the display, or taking screenshots. For example, if you want to open Finder Search when you swipe left diagonally, it’s now possible.
To use it:
- Go to the Good Lock application on your phone.
- Visit the Family section.
- Enter the One Hand Operation+ module.
- Turn the toggle on.
- Tap on either one of the handles to use it.
- Pick a gesture and select Finder Search from the list.
Never miss a single notification:
Good Lock NotiStar collates all the incoming notifications under a single roof. And they remain there until you clear them from NotiStar. And this is irrespective of whether you clear them off your phone’s notification panel.
It adds a nifty icon on your lock screen, swiping on which you will be able to see all the notifications. You can also clear them individually, or sweep them all at once, once you go through them all. This is not it, there’s also a neat search functionality at the top using which you can search for keywords.
To use it:
- Enter the Good Lock app.
- Tap on NotiStar.
- Here you will see all of your notifications, even if you have cleared them from the notification panel.
- For more customization options, tap the three dots and tap Settings.
Design your Themes:
Theme Park is the Good Lock module that will let you customize the theme in many different ways. Besides just allowing users to create their own themes for One UI, Theme Park also gained the ability to use third-party icon packs from the Play Store to theme your home screen.
To create your theme:
- Head over to the Good Lock app.
- Go to the Family section.
- Tap Theme Park.
- Tap Create new.
- Tap Next and create your theme.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has undergone one of the most extreme military tests. The company has recently published a Watch Ultra test video, featuring Phillip Chu Joy.
Phillip participated in the Peruvian Navy’s Special Operations Course to showcase the watch’s capabilities. It is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging military training programs.
“The Galaxy Watch Ultra pushes technology to its limits, handling extreme conditions with ease,” Chu Joy remarked. “It’s undoubtedly designed for those seeking exceptional performance.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra proves its durability and functionality in water, mud, and sand — excelling even under the grueling conditions of Peru’s most extreme military training.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Watch Ultra boasts a Grade 4 titanium frame. It also features a shockproof cushioned design that meets MIL-STD-810H2 military standards and water resistance of up to 10ATM.
The product is capable of operating within a broad temperature range of -20°C to 55°C4 and performing at altitudes of up to 9,000 meters above sea level.
These capabilities make it ideal for tracking advanced physical activities like ocean swimming and cycling in extreme conditions; take the Perivian military training as a recent proven example.
Samsung’s Watch Ultra is the ultimate companion for sports enthusiasts and extreme adventurers. It’s crafted to endure the toughest conditions with its pro-grade features and premium materials.
Samsung’s Mauricio Revollar stated:
“We wanted the public to experience the Galaxy Watch Ultra like never before in the Peruvian market by creating the most extreme product review ever undertaken here.”
“This was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Peruvian Navy, which allowed us to highlight and celebrate the commitment of the students in one of the world’s most demanding military training programs.”
Watch the video below:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.