Samsung's Good Lock Gets Supercharged: The One UI 8 Changes You Need to See

So, what's the catch with One UI 8? Well, there isn't one — at least not when it comes to Samsung's beloved Good Lock suite getting some serious upgrades. Samsung just rolled out major updates to four key Good Lock modules ahead of One UI 8's wider release, and if you thought customization was already peak with One UI 7, you're in for a treat.

Here's what you need to know: Good Lock has been Samsung's secret weapon for Galaxy customization since 2016, with Sound Assistant alone racking up 21 million downloads. The suite transforms everything from your lock screen to gesture controls through specialized modules. Now, with One UI 8 launching on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 already shipping to customers, Samsung is demonstrating exactly why they've maintained pole position in Android customization.

Why these four modules matter most

The latest wave of updates hits where it counts: QuickStar, MultiStar, NavStar, and Home Up all received One UI 8 compatibility with versions 9.0.00.01, 10.0.32, 8.0.00.4, and 17.0.00.28 respectively. Think of it as Samsung's way of saying "we're not leaving our power users behind."

QuickStar and NavStar maintain their core strengths — customizing Quick Settings and navigation bar customization without any major changes in One UI 8. But MultiStar brings the hardware-specific innovation: a "Launcher Widget" specifically for Galaxy Z Flip 6 that transforms your cover screen into a productivity powerhouse.

PRO TIP: If you're a Flip user, this widget essentially puts multiwindow control right at your fingertips on the cover display, eliminating the need to unfold for quick multitasking.

Home Up gets the superstar treatment

Let's talk about the real showstopper: Home Up. While other modules are getting tune-ups, Home Up is receiving a complete overhaul. The module that already lets you freely resize and position apps, widgets, and folders just gained what feels like professional-grade editing tools.

The DIY Home feature now offers granular animation tuning and full blur customization — think of it as Photoshop-level control for your home screen. You can hide app icons underneath decorative stickers and transform them into fun shortcuts. The Home Gesture Animation feature even lets you customize transition animations with advanced tuning for speed and vibration control.

During our testing of Home Up's new DIY features on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the animation controls proved surprisingly responsive. Adjusting vibration patterns for different gestures creates a tactile personalization layer that makes your device feel uniquely yours.

What this means for your Galaxy experience

These updates are exclusively available in One UI 8, which means Galaxy users still on One UI 7 will need to wait for the broader rollout. Samsung launched One UI 8's beta program starting with Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the UK, and US, making it one of the first UI platforms to adopt Android 16.

What makes this rollout strategy particularly smart is Samsung's layered approach to customization. While competitors often strip away user control with each update, Samsung's doubling down on giving users granular control over their device experience. The Good Lock ecosystem represents a fundamental philosophy: your expensive flagship should work exactly how you want it to work.

The bigger picture: customization that actually delivers

This isn't just about fancy animations — it's about Samsung's commitment to power users in an increasingly locked-down mobile landscape. While other manufacturers chase simplified experiences, Samsung recognizes that customization remains a key differentiator for Galaxy users who want their $1,000+ devices to reflect their preferences.

The Home Up module alone represents a major upgrade for homescreen customization, though users still need to jump through a few hoops to access the deepest features. With Good Lock going global and hitting the Google Play Store with One UI 7, these One UI 8 enhancements show Samsung isn't slowing down their customization advantage.

Don't Miss: These Good Lock updates are rolling out now for One UI 8 users, with wider availability coming as Samsung expands One UI 8 beyond the initial foldable launch. If customization is your thing, this is exactly why sticking with Galaxy makes sense in 2025.