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Samsung One UI 5 coming soon: Good Lock And Early Modules Start Supporting Android 13
The One UI 5 stable release, which is based on Android 13, is getting closer, specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. We anticipate the launch in a few days as a result of the recently announced update to Good Lock and the arrival of the first modules that support the new version.
The company has released the Android 13 fifth beta version for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. It will undoubtedly be the first to receive the One UI 5 based on Android 13, but the Samsung Galaxy S21 (which just welcomed the third) and other devices (folding and not) should follow. Updates to Good Lock and a few modules bring the stable version’s release even closer.
One UI 5 is now supported by several functionalities. It begins with QuickStar and NotiStar, two modules made for customizing the status bar and fast settings panel, as well as for more sophisticated notification handling, as stated on the official South Korean Samsung Community. At the same time, Good Lock welcomes release 2.2.04.46, the first app updates to version 6.1.05.20 and the second to version 5.1.08.00.
Since we were compelled to translate from Korean, the details of the news are unclear, but the Community moderator claims that Good Lock 2.2.04.46 introduces bugfixes and interface improvements as well as a choice to rearrange the tabs at the bottom of the screen and a new parental control feature (on the Galaxy Store, where the update is already available, these last two modules are available).
The One UI 5 is undoubtedly supported by both QuickStar (6.1.05.20) and NotiStar (5.1.08.00), but the former also provides a second clock and the option to show the date in the status bar (only on the new One UI). More apps will be updated soon, including NavStar, Home Up, ClockFace, and KeysCafe. Support for the One UI 5 by the latter (and not only) will come in the coming days, around October 24, 2022: will this be the release date of Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series? If not, we still expect a very close date.
The Korean Electronics firm introduced the ‘Kids Tab’ service on Samsung TV Plus, along with a variety of kids and family content.
Kids Tap includes the ‘Kids Time’ channel, which broadcasts popular kids’ programs, as well as a wealth of VOD content. Specifically, the Kids Time Channel debuted in partnership with an animation specialist brand named ‘Studio Acorn’ and airs Kids’ programs that have proven to be globally popular and high-end K-animation representative programs exclusively among domestic FAST services.
In a way, Kids Time focuses on offering a safe and upgraded space for children through its content; for instance,
- Healthy and trustworthy content assures parents that they can feel confident about what their kids are watching.
- Educational value content raises learning and growth for kids.
- Diversity and inclusion Content celebrates a range of backgrounds and experiences.
- An ad-free “lullaby slot” creates a relaxing and safe vibe.
The term ‘lullaby’ slot refers to a series of lullaby content that helps kids sleep between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. when kids go to bed, and there is no advertising in this slot. Through the Kids Time channel and VOD content, the giants have debuted ‘Cocomelon’, which has 170 million subscribers, as well as ‘Linda’s Amazing Journey’, ‘Iku’, and ‘Galaxy Kids’, which have been esteemed for their creativity in various international markets.
The Vice President of Samsung Electronics Visual Display Business Division, Yong-Hoon Choi, stated, “To celebrate Children’s Day, we are pleased to provide a new viewing experience that children and families can enjoy together through Samsung TV Plus. We will continue to add quality content by strengthening our strategic partnerships.“
Samsung TV Plus is the high-end service of ‘Samsung Tizen OS’, permitting you to experience a variety of content for free on an advertising basis without a monthly subscription fee.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for Theme Park with version number 1.1.00.9. With the latest update, the company has made improvements to its existing functionalities. Let’s explore how it will be beneficial for you.
According to the changelog, the latest update for Theme Park will fix the crash issue that is causing inconvenience in creating an icon pack. Furthermore, it will include bug fixes for the color pack. Ultimately, when you install the latest update, it will improve the overall experience of the functionalities.
In previous updates, the company meticulously improved the application features by implementing new changes to speed up theme creation, adding the ability to edit and overwrite themes, and introducing automation to reflect new icons for newly installed apps based on the currently used icon pack.
So if you want to use all the fresh improvements for the Theme Park application, then update it to the latest version. To do that, go to the Galaxy Store, search for Theme Park, and if the update is available, tap on the install button.
For starters, Theme Park is an exclusive Samsung app that is available for Galaxy devices that support Good Lock functionality. The application offers many features that help users easily customize and apply new themes to their devices. For your information, the theme park allows you to easily make changes to the elements, including theme color, choose different styles, apply different icon packs, and many more.
Samsung’s exclusive Good Lock app and its modules are finally available on the Google Play Store. Previously, this app only appeared in the Galaxy Store.
Initially, Samsung introduced its Good Lock app back in March 2016, then stably released it on June 27, 2023, but only on its Galaxy Store. It is a free application that permits you to customize the user interface and experience on Samsung Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy owners who prefer Google Play instead of the Galaxy Store can now easily download the Google Lock app directly from the Google Play Store. This is being speculated by a post on X shared by, Tarun, who stated that “Good lock is now available in the Google Play Store. I hope it will be available in more countries.”
By this statement, it is pretty clear that, at the moment, only in particular countries is the Good Lock app available in the Play Store, but it is expected that it will be available in more countries soon. However, the tipster didn’t mention the regions where this app was finally housed in the Play Store.
Apart from this, reportedly, Good Lock’s One Hand Operation+ module is available on the Play Store. The Korean giant has already mentioned ‘Early Access’ to Good Lock’s name in the Play Store, so the company is testing the waters right now. It is expected that it could remove the ‘Early Access’ tag once things get stable.