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8 Smart Lock Screen features you should try on your Samsung One UI 5.1 smartphone
Introduced with the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung’s latest custom software – One UI 5.1 has reached millions of Galaxy users through OTA updates. It brings a lot of new features and improvements, meanwhile, this story talks about the Samsung Lock Screen features that you can use on your One UI 5.1 smartphone.
Samsung One UI is known for customization and it has some amazing Lock Screen customization options which let you do much more than just unlock your phone. You can add different app shortcuts, contact information, and widgets, as well as customize the clock, notifications, and much more.
If you are among the people who like to personalize their phones with different elements, you should definitely check out these eight smart One UI 5.1 Lock Screen features.
One UI 5.1 Lock Screen features
Change Lock Screen Wallpaper:
Tap and hold your phone’s lock screen to open a live preview of your lock screen. Tap the “Wallpaper” button in the top-left corner to change your lock screen wallpaper.
You can choose a wallpaper from one of the default categories on the following page, or select an image from your Gallery. Once finalized, tap the “Done” option to apply the changes.
Add filter to Lock Screen Wallpaper:
Samsung offers you a variety of filters that you can apply on the lock screen wallpaper. At the bottom of the Lock Screen preview, there’s a “Filter” option. Tap on it and you will see some great filters.
Lock Screen Widgets:
Head over to the “Lock Screen settings” on your Galaxy phone and tap on the “Widgets” option. Now simply, turn the “toggle on” for the widget you want to see on the lock screen.
You can also reorder the widgets by tapping the “Reorder” option in the top right corner. Simply, tap and hold the widget you want to shift and arrange them according to your preferences.
Personalize Lock Screen Clock Widget:
Tap the Clock Widget on the live preview of your lock screen to unlock customization options. Select one of the five analog and digital clock styles from the pop-up window.
If you choose a digital clock, you can change its font by tapping the six available options at the top of the pop-up window. You can also change the clock color from the bottom bar or let One UI automatically adjust the color based on your wallpaper by choosing the first option.
If you want, you can resize the clock widget by dragging one of the four corners. Once you are satisfied with the result, tap on “Done” to apply changes in real.
Customize Lock Screen Notifications:
On the live preview of your phone’s lock screen, tap on the Notification icons, and the customization options will appear. Select one of the three notification styles from the following pop-up: None, Icon only, or Details.
If you choose Details, the following customization options will appear:
- “Adjust the transparency” of the notification using the slider in the pop-up window.
- Enable the “Auto-reverse text color” option if you want One UI to automatically adjust the notification text color based on the wallpaper for improved visibility.
- Finally, tap “Done to apply your customizations to the lock screen.
Add Lock Screen Contact Information:
Again, open the live preview of your phone’s lock screen through Settings. Tap on the “Contact Infomation” option at the bottom of the screen. Enter the contact information you wish to display on the lock screen in the following pop-up.
You can add a phone number, email address, or others as well as add emojis to the text. For example, I wrote “SammyFans” with two Blue hearts. Once done, tap “Done”.
Lock Screen Shortcuts:
The Phone and Camera app icons that appear on the bottom corners of the lock screen are shortcuts. You can them if as per your preferences. To do so, open the Lock Screen settings and tap on any of the shortcuts.
You can select the app installed on your device as well as go for useful functions like Flashlight, Bixby wakeup, Do not disturb, and more. Do the same with another shortcut. Tap the “Done” option when completed.
Use Good Lock’s LockStar module:
If you are not satisfied with the above-mentioned stock lock screen customization options, install the Good Lock’s LockStar module for further personalization capabilities.
Open the module and enable lock screen customization on the following screen by tapping on the toggle in the top-left. Now tap on the lock screen to open a live preview with the customization features.
Here, you can select the element you want to customize and drag it anywhere on the screen to change its location. If you want, you can remove unwanted elements by tapping the “X” button in the top-right corner of the selection.
However, if you accidentally remove an element, tap the empty area in its previous position to open a pop-up menu including elements you can add to the area.
Change the appearance of the lock icon at the top of the screen, the clock widget, the shortcuts, or the toast by selecting the element and then tapping the icon with four squares in the bottom-left corner of the selection.
There are more Clock faces, the ability to add up to 6 app shortcuts, the ability to add Stickers, and more. After you complete the customization, select the “Save” button in the top-right corner to apply the changes.
Apple outpaced Samsung in the adoption of a 3nm chipset last year. It looks like Apple will beat Samsung in the 2nm TSMC chip next year. A new report suggests that next year’s iPhone Pro series will boast a 2nm chipset.
Taiwan’s Commercial Times reports that TSMC’s 2nm process is set to begin design work between January and April next year. Apple will be the first 2nm TSMC customer, beating Qualcomm which supplies Snapdragon chips to Samsung.
Currently, the most advanced process is 3nm, which both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are capable of producing. As the width of semiconductor circuit lines narrows, power efficiency improves, and performance increases.
Last heard, TSMC’s 2nm test production yield exceeded 60%, making mass production feasible next year. The current progress of the 2nm process technology suggests that mass production will proceed as planned in 2025.
Being the world’s leading contract chip manufacturing company, TSMC is solidifying its dominance. It continues to expand its global market share, outpacing Samsung Foundry while making steady progress in advanced processes.
The Chairman of Taiwan’s TSMC recently stated that the customer demand for 2nm products is higher than for 3nm. The industry consensus is that TSMC will continue to lead in cutting-edge processes for the time being.
TrendForce recently reported that TSMC generated $23.527 billion in foundry market revenue in the third quarter of this year, marking a 13% increase from the previous quarter.
The company’s market share reached 64.9%, maintaining its first-place position and improving from the previous quarter’s 62.3%, with the gap with Samsung Foundry continuing to widen.
Samsung is aiming to enter the ready-to-grow XR market next year. The company has been preparing to commercialize its product for two years. A new report talks about the possible launch and release timeline for Samsung XR Glasses.
South Korea Economic Daily sources revealed that Samsung is aiming to release its Smart XR Glasses in the third quarter of 2025. The company is planning to bring about 50,000 units of XR Glasses for the third and fourth quarters.
The Korean tech giant will challenge Apple’s Vision Pro by entering the XR market. The report says that the company has named this project “Moohan” (meaning “infinite”) and is accelerating its preparations for commercialization.
Rather than a headset, Samsung is said to be developing AR Glasses. It will be significantly cheaper than Apple’s Vision Pro headset. The glasses’ form factor will also push sales thanks to the affordability and portability of the device.
Recently, it was reported that Samsung’s Mobile division will showcase the Galaxy XR prototype during the Galaxy S25 launch. It would be a similar strategy that the company followed with its first Galaxy Ring this year.
An industry insider commented, “With the market yet to fully open, it remains to be seen what kind of innovation Samsung will bring to the table.”
MarketsandMarkets earlier reported that the XR market could grow from $31.3 billion in 2022 to $111.5 billion in 2028. The growth potential is significant as consumer demand for new and convenient IT platforms evolves alongside advancements in AI.
Apple has already entered this market by unveiling its Vision Pro in February this year. However, the field remains highly challenging to penetrate, as seen with LG Electronics halting its XR project with Meta due to technological difficulties.
Samsung has finally launched the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program. The official announcement was made on December 5. The activity is initially available for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra in seven.
One UI 7 introduces radical interface tweaks, fresh new UI components, rich graphics, plenty of new features, and a lot more. The new software also uplevels the security system of your Galaxy smartphone to keep data safe.
What’s New in One UI 7?
Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program delivers a glimpse into a revolutionary smartphone experience powered by cutting-edge Galaxy AI features, enhanced personalization, and an overhauled interface.
One UI 7 integrates advanced AI agents and multimodal capabilities across the interface, enabling seamless and natural interactions.
Key AI enhancements include:
Writing Assist Tools: Users can now boost productivity with integrated AI-powered tools that summarize content, check grammar and spelling, and format notes into bullet points—all without switching between applications.
Samsung One UI 7 AI Writing Assist Tools (Source – Samsung)
Call Transcriptions: Calls recorded on Samsung Galaxy devices running the latest One UI 7 can now be transcribed automatically, supporting 20 languages, offering a convenient solution for multitasking professionals.
Samsung One UI 7 Call Transcript (Credit – Samsung)
One UI 7 introduces a streamlined design language centered around simplicity and user engagement.
Now Bar:
- Accessible directly from the lock screen, this feature offers instant access to activities like Interpreter, Music, Recording, and Stopwatch.
- Reduces the need to unlock the device frequently, transforming the lock screen experience.
Samsung One UI 7 Now Bar (Source – Samsung)
Simplified Customization:
- Redesigned widgets and lock screens allow users to personalize their devices effortlessly.
- Enhanced control over every detail ensures a more intuitive and cohesive experience.
Refreshed Camera UX:
- Reorganized controls make advanced settings easier to access.
- Pro and Pro Video modes now feature a simplified manual settings layout and a new zoom control for smoother transitions during video recording.
Availability and Rollout
The One UI 7 beta program is now available for Galaxy S24 series users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US, starting December 5.
The official release of One UI 7 will begin in Q1 2025 with the next-generation Galaxy S series devices. Over time, it will expand to other Galaxy devices, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to extended OS upgrades.