Samsung has released a new update for its NotiStar app with version 7.0.17.0. The update includes an important fix that will improve how the app works for many users.

The fresh update fixes a problem where notification permissions would reset every time the phone was restarted. This meant users might not receive notifications properly after a reboot.

With the new update, the notification issue has been resolved. Now, your notification settings will stay the same, even if you restart your device.

NotiStar is a Samsung’s Good Lock module for notification customization of apps. It helps users manage their notifications more effectively. The app lets you keep track of past notifications, search through them, and filter them by apps or keywords.

Now, the new update makes the app more useful and stable. You can update the app easily, just need to open the Galaxy Store, tap the Menu button, and go to the Updates section to find NotiStar. You can also open the Good Lock app and update it from there.

Alternatively, you can sideload the update from the third-party app link mentioned here, but it is not recommended. If you use NotiStar often, it’s important to install version 7.0.17.0 to enjoy a smoother and more reliable experience.

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 7 update to eligible devices, and some users are facing issues downloading the update. Device restart is addressing the problem for some, but you should also update Samsung’s software utility app.

Earlier this week, Samsung released a new version of its Software Update App. Samsung’s software utility app is responsible for updating the firmware on Galaxy devices. The app’s latest version is 4.3.27, which was dropped on April 21.

Samsung Software Update is a core app that typically doesn’t require a manual update or installation. Your Galaxy device keeps it updated to the latest official version over time, but it might extend your wait if the One UI 7 download gets stuck.

One UI 7 update introduces smooth animations, redesigned app icons, a dynamic user interface, revamped Quick Settings, and Notification Panel. Galaxy users also get new and useful features, as well as upgraded Galaxy AI tools.

Some users faced issues with downloading the OTA update. It might have been caused because of server overload as the rollout was just expanded to India, which is a considerably significant market from volume for Galaxy devices.

Pausing a stuck firmware download and Resuming it after a device Restart worked for many. However, it’s not a bad idea to update your phone’s Samsung Software Update app to the latest official version to ramp up One UI 7 installs.

You can get the latest version from APKMirror.

Samsung has released a new update for its Good Lock app after it launched the app in more countries around the world. Good Lock is an amazing app for Samsung phones that lets users change and customize how their phone looks and works.

Before, only people in a few countries could use it, but now it’s available to more users through the Google Play Store. After the global launch, many people noticed that some popular modules in the app were missing or not working.

Samsung quickly noticed the issue of missing modules in the app and has now fixed it to provide a smoother experience. The modules that are now back and working include Home Up, ClickFace, NotiStar, MultiStar, and Display Assistant (Beta).

Now, users of the eligible Galaxy devices can download these modules without any issue. They can now easily find and install modules to use new functions.

At the same time, Samsung has also removed three modules – Galaxy to Share, Dropship, and RegiStar. These were only meant for users in South Korea, and it looks like they were added to the global version by mistake. This means that these modules might not be released globally.

Even though those three are no longer available, most users will be happy to see the main modules working again. Samsung aims to give a better experience to users everywhere with these updates.

Samsung expanding Good Lock to more countries but it mirrors One UI 7 rollout

Samsung has just released an update for its GPU monitoring tool, GPUWatch, with version 2.1.02.27001. This update brings some useful improvements and fixes issues that users faced in the previous version.

One UI 8 seems to be bringing striking new design and animation tweaks to the Samsung Weather app. After leaked firmware for the top flagships, the Samsung Weather app from One UI 8 has been revealed for Galaxy devices.

Samsung Weather is getting massive design upgrades in the One UI 8 version. The app will get a dynamic background, improved characters, and overall visibility. Samsung has also significantly improved the visuals and animations.

One UI 7’s Weather app has a gradient background, which changes itself as per the weather conditions. One UI 8 takes it a step further by adding a more realistic character and wallpaper-like background to match the weather status.

If the atmosphere is cold, the background will adopt a design accordingly, and the character will also act like that.

Image – Samsung Weather | One UI 7 (Left) / One UI 8 (Right)

In summer, the Sun will be displayed on the background, and the character will have a similar casual outfit, troubled by sweat.

Image – Samsung Weather | One UI 7 (Left) / One UI 8 (Right)

In the rainy season, the raindrops appear even more real, and the character has also got some design upgrades, making it more natural.

Image – Samsung Weather | One UI 7 (Left) / One UI 8 (Right)

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One UI 7 Update

After months of Beta testing, Samsung has finally started the One UI 7 rollout for Galaxy devices. The first official firmware was dropped in early April, which started to expand to older devices in the fourth week of the month.

Samsung will take three months to complete the One UI 7 rollout. April is dedicated to the 2024 flagship models, while May is for the remaining flagship phones, foldables, and tablets. June will welcome the update for all the Galaxy devices.

One UI 8 Leaks

Samsung is internally testing Android 16 on the recent flagship devices. The company has first uploaded the One UI 8 firmware on its Remote Test Lab website. Later, the official firmware was revealed and installed by power users.

One UI 8 is all about refining the changes and features added in One UI 7. At present, the update doesn’t seem to be bringing any exciting upgrades to the Galaxy S25 series, but expanding its features, such as Now Brief, to the older models.