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Most useful Samsung Good Lock modules
You don’t need to download every Good Lock module to get the most out of the software as some are even more beneficial than others. Here are the top 3 Good Lock modules that we consider to be absolutely necessary on Samsung devices. We’ll also go through some of the features you can rely on each one.
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Home Up
Home Up is the first Good Lock module to install after downloading the software, as many Samsung enthusiasts would confirm. It serves as the standard customization option for Galaxy users in many respects. The five groups of settings found in Home Up are Home screen, Folder, Back up and Restore, Share Manager, and Task Changer.
Hiding the app label from the home and applications screens creates a considerably cleaner appearance, and is one of its best features. For easier navigation, you can also alter the Recents page’s design.
You can even make folders on your home screen pop up instead of taking up the entire screen if you’re really picky about the user interface of your phone.
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LockStar
LockStar focuses on personalizing your lock screen, as the name would imply. You may manually reposition system icons like the clock, music widget, and notification icons with this feature. You might wish to try any of the wallpapers that are included.
Additionally, the module enables you to quickly launch up to six different apps in place of the phone and camera apps that are the lock screen’s default shortcuts. But you may remove any or all of the system icons from the lock screen if you prefer a more modest appearance.
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Wonderland
Wonderland is a fantastic choice if you want to give your screen a more vivid appearance. For your home screen and lock screen, you can design a unique live wallpaper with this feature. When the module is downloaded, it will show you a few presets to help you understand how it operates. You can modify those defaults or start fresh with new wallpaper.
Even better, you can stretch your static wallpaper across the entire screen to create a video wallpaper by overlaying a video on top of it. If you decide to utilize either one, make sure the movie isn’t too distracting when you’re trying to view your widgets and apps on the home screen.
Google has kicked off the Developer Preview for Android 16, arriving earlier than expected. Usually, these previews begin in February, but Android 16 DP1 is launching three months ahead of schedule this year.
The earlier release of the DP1 is because Google has moved the official Android 16 release from the third quarter to the second quarter of 2025. It aims to ensure that more devices get access to the major Android updates sooner.
Android 16 DP1 is available for several Pixel devices, including the pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. It can be identified through version BP21.241018.009.
The Android 16 Developer Preview brings new features for app developers. It brings a system photo picker that will help apps give users a smoother, more integrated way to select photos without needing extra permissions.
Another new feature is Health Connect, which lets apps access and manage medical records in FHIR format, but only with user permission. The update also includes the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox for privacy protection.
This preview program runs from November 2024 until the final public release next year. Android 16 Beta Program will begin in January, with the final stable release expected in Q2 of 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google has released the first beta of Android 15 QPR2 for Pixel users. The update can be identified via build version BP11.241025.006. However, users are also waiting for the stable release of Android 15 QPR1 in December this year.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 update comes with the November 2024 security patch. It is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator.
Quarterly Platform Releases are updates that bring more noticeable changes and new features compared to the usual monthly bug fixes. These updates are perfect for testing out bigger UI changes or new features that don’t need to wait for a full Android version release.
The QPR2 Beta 1 is the second major update for Android 15, with the final version expected to launch in March 2025 (via 9to5Google). This update brings the usual bug fixes, security enhancements, and new features to test.
Users participating in the beta program are advised to report any issues via the Android Beta Feedback app, easily accessible through the app drawer or Quick Settings. Install the update now to get an enhanced experience.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google is reportedly going to bring an interesting change with Android 16, which will no longer require two fingers to pull down the Quick Settings panel. Previously, there were concerns that users would need to swipe down with two fingers to bring up the Quick Settings. Fortunately, Google has decided to simplify this process.
With Android 16, accessing the Quick Settings will only require a single-finger swipe down on the right half of the status bar. The one-finger swipe access aligns it more closely similar to other Android manufacturers, like OnePlus and Samsung, have designed their systems.
Several users didn’t like the idea of needing two fingers to swipe down, as it felt more awkward and less convenient. By switching to a single-finger swipe for Android 16, Google will make it easier for users to manage their settings with less effort. A well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman (via Android Authority) spotted the code for this Quick Settings change.
However, the new design still lacks the ability to swipe seamlessly between the notifications and Quick Settings panels. Hopefully, Google will add this feature before the official release.
In addition to the swipe change, Android 16 will introduce resizable Quick Settings tiles and better categorization to help users find specific settings more easily.
However, these features are still being worked on and may not be fully ready in the current beta. They are expected to roll out in the final Android 16 release, which is expected in mid-2025.