Good Lock
| Company type | Software suite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile software |
| Founded | April 2016 |
| Founder | Samsung, Good Lock Labs |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
Area served | Over 40 countries |
| Products | User interface customization applications for Samsung Galaxy smartphones |
| Parent | Samsung Electronics |
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Good Lock (Template:Ko-hhrm) is a collection of applications designed to modify and personalize the user interface and overall experience on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.[1] Developed collaboratively by Good Lock Labs and Samsung, this suite is accessible via the Galaxy Store.
The initial launch of Good Lock occurred in April 2016.[2] Following user interest, it was reintroduced in 2018[3] targeting devices such as the Galaxy S7, S8, S9, and Note 8 series operating on Android Oreo. Development efforts have persisted since that time.[4] The most recent iteration, Good Lock 6.0, debuted alongside One UI 6.0 during the fourth quarter of 2023.[5]
Originally launched exclusively in South Korea, the software has gradually extended its reach to more than 40 nations, with ongoing expansion efforts.
Modules
Good Lock offers a variety of modules that users can install, each delivering distinct customization features. Among the extensive selection of modules are the following:
- ClockFace, which allows modification of the clock displayed on the always-on display or lock screen
- KeysCafe, designed to personalize the Samsung Keyboard experience
- LockStar, enabling tailored adjustments to the lock screen
- One Hand Operation+, which introduces a customizable gesture control system
- Theme Park, providing tools for users to design their own themes
- Home Up, which refines the home screen, app drawer, and share menu
- NavStar, focused on customizing the navigation bar
- QuickStar, which modifies the quick settings panel and status bar information
- RegiStar, allowing reorganization of the Settings menu layout
- Pentastic, offering customization options for the S Pen Air command menu, cursor appearance, and sound effects
Reception
The initial release of Good Lock was described by 9to5Google as "crazy, complex, and even brilliant in places". SamMobile regarded it as a "balanced effort" in their review. In 2018, XDA Developers highlighted that Good Lock significantly alters the look and feel of the phone's user interface in ways other manufacturers typically do not permit. By 2021, Tom's Guide recommended Good Lock as "the first app you should install on your Samsung Galaxy phone".
References
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