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Samsung may be resistant to change up its flagship formula, but one thing the company does have going for it is its excellent Android software experience. One UI is regularly pushing the boundaries of the mobile OS, and this is especially true for customizers. If you’re an Android enthusiast looking for even more toggles and controls over your device, you can grab Good Lock from the Play Store, and open up an even wider world of options. It’s what I’ve done on every Samsung phone I’ve owned.
I guess you could say that now I can’t imagine using a Samsung without Good Lock and my trusty list of modules installed. But which do I grab, and what do I change within them?
Read on to discover the Good Lock settings I always adjust on every Samsung phone, my reasons for making these changes, and why you should consider adjusting them too.
What is your favorite Samsung Good Lock module? 36 votes Theme Park 33 % LockStar 8 % Home Up 28 % QuickStar 0 % One Hand Operation+ 14 % Nice Shot 3 % Routines+ 6 % Display Assistant 3 % Sound Assistant 0 % Camera Assistant 3 % MultiStar 3 % Another module (elaborate in the comments) 0 %
I create light and dark Quick panel themes with Theme Park
Andy Walker / Android Authority
I like having clear light and dark modes on my phone that I can easily switch between in high and low light scenarios.
If I’m browsing Reddit in bed and don’t want to strain my eyes, dark mode is there. If I’m struggling to view menu names in direct, bright sunlight, light mode helps. The problem is that I’m not very fond of how Samsung applies these modes to the Quick panel.
With Theme Park, I have far more control over the details of my phone’s UI in both modes. It can create a system-wide theme, customize the Samsung Keyboard, tweak icons, and adjust the volume panel, but I only tweak the Quick panel settings here. Open Theme Park, tap + Create new. Adjust the various elements of the Quick panel, including the colors used and the blur level on the interface, then tap the moon icon to switch between light and dark mode designs
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