Samsung Good Lock is an extremely powerful tool. What if you could get similar features on a Pixel? Meet the Essentials app.

After using Good Lock on my Galaxy S26, Samsung’s software stopped feeling like a fixed interface and started feeling like ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Pixel offers clean Android and fast updates, but this Samsung app delivers customization and features that Google's phone ...

With One UI 7, Good Lock is reaching more countries and can now be downloaded from the Play Store for easy access worldwide. Samsung's One UI has long been celebrated for its customization options, ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Samsung is getting its house in order ahead of the broader One UI 8 rollout, and that means a flurry of updates for its Good Lock ...

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update introduces a comprehensive suite of customization features, redefining how you interact with your Galaxy smartphone. This update emphasizes personalization, offering ...

The Good Lock customization app designed for use exclusively on Samsung Galaxy phones is now available to download for the first time on the Google Play Store. Listed as “Early Access,” the Good Lock ...

Samsung’s Good Lock application is a powerful tool designed to enhance the functionality and appearance of Galaxy smartphones. For users who find the default settings limiting, this app provides an ...

Back in January, Samsung promised that its Good Lock customization app would be made available to all users, and now that day is here. The Good Lock app is rolling out globally today — just check your ...