Samsung has pushed a new update for its NavStar Good Lock module with version 7.0.00.17. The fresh update brings a few useful improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience.

NavStar is one of the customization modules in Samsung’s Good Lock app that allows users to personalize the navigation bar and gestures on their Galaxy devices. With this new update, Samsung has addressed some bugs and added a helpful new option.

The new update fixes the swipe touch error that occurred while using the taskbar. This issue made it difficult for some users to use the swipe gestures smoothly. Now, with the fix, users should experience more reliable performance when swiping between apps.

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Moreover, the update also addresses the misalignment of the navigation bar buttons after rebooting the device. In the previous version, users noticed that the navigation buttons didn’t appear properly after restarting their phone. This has now been resolved in the fresh version.

Aside from the bug fixes, Samsung has added a new “App Permissions” menu in the NavStar settings. This feature allows users to manage what permissions the app can access to give more control over users’ privacy.

To install the Samsung NavStar 7.0.00.17 update, users can update the app through the Galaxy Store >> go to the Menu option >> select Updates. Alternatively, users can also update NavStar directly from the Good Lock app if it is already installed on their device.

Samsung NotiStar 7.0.17.0 update fixes reboot notification issue

Samsung has released a new update for its Home Up app, and it brings some useful improvements related to the taskbar. Identified via version 16.0.00.86, the update is available for Galaxy devices running One UI 7.

The fresh update of the Samsung Home Up app fixes an issue with the floating taskbar that some users were facing. The bug caused the taskbar to not show up or work correctly. With this update, the taskbar should now work as expected.

Along with this fix, Samsung has also made other small bug fixes to improve how the app runs. These changes help make the user experience smoother and more stable.

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The update is available for Galaxy devices that are running One UI 7. If your device is updated to One UI 7, you can install the new Home Up version easily through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.

A few updates ago, Samsung also added support for Galaxy Fold and tablet devices to the Home Up app with version 16.0.00.82. This means more users can now enjoy using Home Up on their foldable phones and larger tablets.

Home Up is a Good Lock app module and lets users customize their home screen, folders, app layout, and more. It’s a great tool for people who want to make their phone feel more personal and easy to use. Download the update now to your smartphone to enjoy new features.

Samsung’s new One UI 7 Home Up update adds new DIY Home features, plus Fold and Tab support

Google Play Store looks a lot cleaner this year, and that’s because Google has removed millions of apps. In early 2024, the Play Store had about 3.4 million apps. Now, it has dropped to around 1.8 million. That means nearly half of the apps are gone.

But why did Google remove millions of apps from the Play Store? In July 2024, the company started a big cleanup to improve the quality of apps. Google wanted to remove apps that didn’t work well or didn’t offer anything useful. Many of the deleted apps were simple or low-quality, like apps that only showed one picture, displayed a PDF, or did nothing at all.

For a long time, the Play Store allowed almost any app, using mostly automated checks. That made it easy for spammy or fake apps to appear. But now, Google is using better tools and more human reviewers to catch bad apps before they reach users.

According to Google (via TechCrunch), over 2.36 million policy-violating apps were blocked before they even launched. Also, more than 158,000 developer accounts were banned for breaking the rules.

Another reason some apps disappeared is a new rule in Europe that developers must now show their name and address on their app pages. But this rule also applies to Apple, and its App Store still grew slightly, so it seems Google’s cleanup had a bigger effect.

Even with fewer apps, Android development is still strong. Over 10,000 new apps have been added in 2025 so far, which is more than this time last year. With a focus on better quality, finding useful and safe apps on the Play Store is now easier.

Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra get April 2025 Google Play System update

Samsung introduced new Good Lock modules with the One UI 7 update for Galaxy users. Now, one of the Good Lock modules, named Game Booster +, is available for download for Samsung Galaxy devices running the stable One UI 7 update.

Game Booster + plugin is designed to give users a better gaming experience. It includes several helpful features that let you take more control over how games run on your phone.

You can now remap your Gamepad buttons to fit your play style. It also helps improve performance by reducing GPU usage during screen rotation in Vulkan-based games, which can make gameplay smoother.

Moreover, it offers an option for ability to change the category of apps. If a game isn’t recognized as a game by default, you can manually set it so it gets the same gaming benefits.

Although Game Booster + is available to download around the world, not all features are fully accessible yet. You can easily download Game Booster+ from the Galaxy Store by searching for “Game Booster+.” You can also find it inside the Good Lock app on your Galaxy device.

If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy phone with the One UI 7 update, this plugin is worth trying. It gives you more control, better performance, and a more enjoyable gaming experience right from your device.

One UI 7 unlocks Display Assistant and Game Booster+ plugins on Galaxy S23 series

Two Samsung apps targeting Android 16 are now available online. While Galaxy users wait for the One UI 7 update, the company is swiftly progressing the One UI 8 development. The listing of apps suggests things are going well ahead of the July debut.

Samsung Gallery and Weather apps from One UI 8 are available early, first spotted by ThatDev/X. It’s the first time we’re seeing the listing of app files on a famous third-party Android apps provider, and the list will expand further gradually.

One UI 8 brings revamped Gallery, Weather

The Gallery and Weather apps are getting massive interface changes in One UI 8. Leaked firmware revealed the company’s plans to revolutionize system applications to elevate the user experience with the next big upgrade.

One UI 8 will bring visible changes to the appearance of the Gallery app. The menu buttons will adopt global One UI shapes for a unified look. The Weather function will add sleek new animations, making it the biggest upgrade in years.

While the app files are available early, the installation failure is quite disappointing. I tried sideloading One UI 8 apps on One UI 7 so you don’t have to. The installation begins, but the process ends with a pop-up citing installation failure.

That said, the latest versions are compatible with One UI 8 only.

Samsung will launch Android 16-based One UI 8 with the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7. The new foldable phones will likely launch in early July this year. We expect the One UI 8 Beta Program may go live in August or September this year.