One UI 7.0 To Expand Good Lock’s Availability To Play Store, Will Add Several New Customization Features

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One UI 7.0 is shaping up to be a significant update for Samsung. Back in September 2024, we exclusively published the first look at the upcoming user interface for Galaxy devices. In the first week of December 2024, the One UI 7.0 beta update became available for Galaxy S24 users. A couple of days ago, we reported about the addition of new continuity and ecosystem-based features to the update.

Samsung Good Lock App To Be Available To More Users

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Now, a new report by Android Police, citing information from Samsung’s Korean forum (via the renowned tipster OnLeaks), claims that the One Ui 7.0 update will release the Good Lock for all countries and regions around the world. Once the update comes out, the Good Lock app will be available on both Samsung’s Galaxy Store and Google Play Store.

Further, Samsung plans to redesign the Good Lock app with One Ui 7.0. Moreover, the company wants to make the app easier to use, especially for new users with little to no idea about it. First of all, Samsung seems to have added a new ‘My Page’ section that helps users manage the Good Lock app’s settings.

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Here Are The New Good Lock Features That Will Roll Out With One Ui 7.0

The Good Lock app will provide enhanced Home Up accessibility, the ability to place icons on the home screen without following a grid, and Home Screen Stickers, which enable users to decorate their home screen using stickers and multi-finger gestures, among other features.

Below is a list of the additional Good Lock app features that are coming to Samsung smartphones with the One Ui 7.0 update.

  • The ability to hide favorites and free up space on the home screen.
  • Setting up diverse pop-up folders and folder icon sizes.
  • New customization options for the Edge Panel on Samsung devices, such as viewing more items.
  • Game Booster+ for enhancing the overall gaming experience.
  • Gamepad key remapping for a personalized controller experience.
  • GPU load customizer for changing the GPU load for screen rotation in Vulkan games.
  • LockStar for a consistent lock screen editing experience.

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Along with these additions, the new Good Lock app will also include a couple of other options, details about which should be available once the app rolls out with the One Ui 7.0 update. We won’t have to wait much, as the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to take place by the end of this month.

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Shikhar MehrotraShikhar Mehrotra
Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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