Samsung Good Lock Now Available on Play Store

Samsung just made one of its most powerful tools even more accessible. Good Lock, the company’s advanced customization suite, is now available directly on the Google Play Store. For Samsung Galaxy users, this is a big shift — and a welcome one.

If you’ve never used Good Lock, you’re missing out. It’s more than just wallpapers and themes. It lets you fine-tune your phone’s behavior, appearance, and layout in ways that were previously reserved for rooted devices or third-party launchers.

In this article, we’ll break down:

• What Good Lock is
• What’s changed with the Play Store release
• Why it matters
• How to use Good Lock and its top modules
• What devices and regions are supported

What is Samsung Good Lock?

Good Lock is a Samsung-developed app that unlocks deep customization features on Galaxy devices. It’s not a single tool, but rather a hub that gives access to a collection of modular apps, each focused on a different aspect of the user experience.

Some let you customize the lock screen, while others let you tweak multitasking behavior, notification layout, keyboard themes, and even animations.

Good Lock has been around since 2016, but it’s mostly been available through the Galaxy Store, which limited its discoverability — especially outside South Korea and the U.S.

Good Lock Comes to the Google Play Store

In 2025, Samsung quietly began rolling out Good Lock on the Google Play Store, making it easier for users around the world to find, download, and update it. While the Galaxy Store still supports it, the Play Store move signals Samsung’s intent to broaden access and remove regional friction.

Why this matters:

• Easier access for users in regions where Galaxy Store is limited
• Automatic updates through Google Play
• Increased visibility to Android users unfamiliar with Good Lock
• Potential for faster rollout of module updates

Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed if all modules will be available on the Play Store globally, but the core app is live — and that’s a big step forward.

Key Features of Samsung Good Lock

Here are some of the top modules available in Good Lock and what they do:

1. LockStar

• Customize your lock screen layout, shortcuts, and clock style.
• Change lock screen elements
• Rearrange widgets and icons
• Add interactive features

2. QuickStar

• Tweak your quick settings panel.
• Adjust toggle order and layout
• Customize colors and transparency
• Hide system icons you don’t want

3. Task Changer

• Rework how your recent apps screen looks and behaves.
• Horizontal, vertical, grid, or carousel layouts
• Smooth transition effects
• Background blur settings

4. NavStar

• Customize navigation buttons or gestures.
• Change button icons
• Create custom gesture interactions
• Hide the navigation bar completely

5. ClockFace

• Create custom clock styles for your lock screen or Always-On Display.
• Choose from preset styles
• Build your own with color and layout tweaks

6. MultiStar

• Enhance multitasking capabilities.
• Force multi-window mode
• Set aspect ratios per app
• Enable pop-up view gestures

7. NotiStar

• Control and filter your notifications.
• Create custom notification rules
• Archive notifications
• Filter by app or keyword

8. Theme Park

• Design your own themes.
• Customize colors, icons, and fonts
• Build keyboard and notification panel themes
• Share themes with others

How to Download Good Lock from the Play Store

Now that it’s on the Play Store, downloading Good Lock is straightforward.

Steps:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Search for Samsung Good Lock.
3. Tap Install.
4. Open the app and explore the list of available modules.
5. Install modules individually (they may still redirect to Galaxy Store, depending on region).

Note: The availability of certain modules may vary based on your region, device model, or Android version.

Device and Region Compatibility

Samsung is gradually expanding Good Lock’s compatibility, but not all Galaxy devices can use every module.

Compatible Devices Typically Include:

• Galaxy S series (S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, and S25)
• Galaxy Note series (Note 20 and Note 10)
• Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series
• New Galaxy A-series devices (limited support)

Minimum Requirements:

• Android 13 or higher (some modules need One UI 5.0+)
• Samsung Galaxy device
• Play Store access and/or Galaxy Store (for some modules)

Why Users Love Good Lock

What makes Good Lock unique is that it’s first-party — meaning it’s built by Samsung, optimized for Samsung hardware, and doesn’t break things. Unlike third-party apps, it doesn’t drain your battery or mess with system integrity.

Here’s why users stick with it:

• Deep customization without rooting
• No ads, no bloat
• Modules are lightweight and well-maintained
• Regular updates aligned with One UI releases
• Seamless integration with existing Samsung apps

Potential Downsides

While Good Lock is powerful, it’s not perfect. A few caveats:

• Not available on non-Samsung phones
• Module availability still varies by region
• Some modules break temporarily after major Android updates
• A bit overwhelming for new users

Final Thoughts

Samsung bringing Good Lock to the Play Store is more than a convenience update — it’s a signal that customization is going mainstream again. With more users expecting personalized, fluid experiences from their phones, Good Lock gives Samsung a serious edge.

Whether you're tweaking the look of your lock screen or revamping your multitasking layout, Good Lock makes your Galaxy phone truly yours.