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Samsung’s 2 crucial Good Lock modules stopped working on Android 13 [U]
Samsung is regularly working to make Good Lock modules compatible with Android 13 based One UI 5.0. Recently, the company released One UI 5.0 support for Good Lock modules – QuickStar and NotiStar. Still, there are 2 modules that are not working on One UI 5.0.
We can expect that the company will soon make NavStar and MultiStar modules compatible with Android 13 with the stable release of One UI 5.0.
August 30, 2022
One UI is amazing, while Samsung fans can further customize their Galaxy phones with the Good Lock app. This suite offers various modules and apps, letting us bring various customization options for homescreen, lockscreen, volume panel and more, however, some of them are not Android 13 Beta supported.
Samsung is currently testing the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta version on the Galaxy S22 series devices in seven countries, at the same time, some of the important Good Lock customization modules stopped working due to compatibility issues.
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QuickStar
QuickStar is one of the most important Good Lock modules that lets Galaxy device users customize their special quickpanel. Through this app, you can check the settings and layout of Google Basic Quickpanel, which is blocked by Samsung and can handle new features of notifications as well.
- Status: Unplugged
- Availability: Samsung is preparing update, which could arrive in Q1 2023.
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MultiStar
MultiStar provides you with additional options so you can enjoy an enhanced Multiwindow experience on your Galaxy device. You can bring some tweaks as well in order to increase the usability of the multiwindow feature to get enhanced multitasking experience.
- Status: Unplugged
- Availability: Samsung is preparing update, which could arrive in Q1 2023.
NavStar
NavStar module helps you create your own navigation bar as well as the choice so you can show and hide it as per your preference. It allows you to tweak the navigation bar in different ways such as color, add useful buttons, and use favorite images as buttons.
- Status: Unplugged
- Availability: Samsung is preparing update, which could arrive in Q1 2023.
NotiStar
Flagship Galaxy phones offer NotiStar as a new notification management service in the One UI. Using this, you can manage many of the notifications you have received so far, as well as search and categorize them as per your requirements.
- Status: Unplugged
- Availability: Samsung is preparing update, which could arrive in Q1 2023.
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Samsung’s Home Up to bring back Finder Swipe function after users demand
Samsung is set to reintroduce the popular Finder Swipe function of the Home Up Good Lock module that was removed with the One UI 6.0 update. Previously, users could access the Finder by swiping down from the home screen. This function was widely used but was discontinued in the last major update.
In response to the demand, a Samsung community moderator announced plans to bring back the Finder Swipe feature. The company is now working on an update to Home Up that will reintroduce this feature.
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The bringback of the Finder Swipe function is expected to enhance user experience by simplifying navigation. The upcoming update is eagerly awaited by users who prefer quick and easy access to Finder provided by swipe-down gestures.
“We have received feedback from many customers that they still need the Good Lock Home Up finder access feature, so we are preparing to support it again,” said the moderator.
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Samsung will enhance Keys Cafe’s edit mode in upcoming update
Samsung‘s Keys Cafe Good Lock module is set to receive a significant update to improve the edit mode experience for its users. A community moderator has confirmed this information.
The moderator confirmed this new update after reporting a design flaw related to the reset button’s overly sensitive touch area, which has led to unexpected resets and loss of custom keyboard layouts.
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Users have reported this issue and stated that the issue occurs when the area near the ‘Done’ or ‘Help’ button is inadvertently touched, thereby activating the reset function. The upcoming update promises to fix this problem by enhancing the touch area.
In response to the feedback, Samsung has apologized for the inconvenience and committed to addressing the issue via an upcoming update. With the new update, Samsung Keys Cafe users can look forward to more reliable and user-friendly customization functions.
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Samsung ClockFace brings new fonts and widget to One UI 6.1 devices
Samsung has kicked off a new update for its ClockFace Good Lock module with version 3.1.7. The update introduces several enhancements that promise to elevate the user interface and functionality for One UI 6.1 and later devices.
The update brings new fonts support and a weather item to One UI 6.1 devices. In addition, the update supports frames for images and GIFs, giving users the ability to further personalize their lock screens with visual elements.
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Furthermore, the update has made a change for One UI 6.0 Galaxy devices. Due to the integration between the lock screen and Always On Display (AOD), certain devices that do not support the clock style will now only support the Lock screen clock style within this app.
Users can get the latest Samsung ClockFace update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can install it directly from the Good Lock app.
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