A little over a week ago, Samsung quietly released something that might redefine the future direction of its TouchWiz UI. We’re talking about Samsung Good Lock – a lock screen replacement that Samsung launched in the US for devices running Marshmallow only.
Installing Samsung Good Lock
If you are in the US and have an eligible device running Android Marshmallow, you can simply head to the Samsung Galaxy App Store and search for Good Lock to install it. Alternatively, you can grab the APK from APKMirror and install it. Once installed, Good Lock will automatically take over your device’s lock screen.
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Lock Screen
Good Lock makes significant changes to the default lock screen on your Samsung device. It features a different clock style and a list of apps at the bottom of the screen. Swiping down from the top of the lock screen reveals the “widgets” area where you can add widgets directly. Swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen pulls up a customizable list of apps, which changes based on time of day and location.
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Within the lock screen, you have more control over notifications. Swiping left dismisses a notification, while swiping right moves it to the “Keep” area – a storage for notifications you don’t want to dismiss but don’t have time to address at the moment. You can further customize notifications by pressing and holding on a notification to access additional options.
Notification Shade & Status Bar
The notification shade in Good Lock resembles stock Android, featuring quick toggles and additional options. Samsung made some changes to mimic Google’s native UI, including a simplified signal strength indicator. At the top of the notification shade, you’ll find buttons for device settings, Good Lock settings, search, and the battery percentage indicator.
Good Lock Settings
In the Good Lock settings, you have three primary options: Routines, Lock Screen, and Uninstall. Routines are time and location-based profiles that automatically enable when specific criteria are met. You can configure different routines based on location, time, lock screen clock widget style, quick settings, color selection, and layout.
App Switcher
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Good Lock replaces the scrollable list of TouchWiz cards with a list of recent apps in the multitasking menu or app switcher. The apps tray at the bottom of the screen carries over from the lock screen and is governed by the applied routine. One interesting feature is that if an app has an active notification, the first letter of the app’s name will carry its icon color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which devices are compatible with Samsung Good Lock?
A: Samsung Good Lock is only compatible with devices running Android Marshmallow and above.
Q: How do I uninstall Good Lock?
A: To uninstall Good Lock, go to the Good Lock settings and select the “Uninstall” option.
Q: Can I customize the lock screen widgets?
A: Yes, you can add and customize widgets in the “widgets” area of the lock screen.
Conclusion
Samsung Good Lock is a lock screen replacement that brings significant changes to the visual elements of Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. While it has received mixed reviews, it shows promise for the future of TouchWiz. If you have an eligible Samsung device, it’s worth trying out Good Lock to experience its features and make a judgment for yourself.
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