With the widespread rollout of Samsung One UI 9, Galaxy users now have unprecedented control over their device aesthetics and functionality. While new features like the “My Fancam” mode have drawn attention, the update’s most significant impact lies in its deep customization suite, allowing owners to tailor the look and feel of their phones more precisely than ever before.
Accessing these enhanced personalization tools requires the official Good Lock suite and its Home Up application. A standout addition is the Favorites Background feature, which lets users apply blur and shadow effects, swap images, and adjust colors within the Favorites area. Similar granular controls are available for the Edge Panel, enabling a cohesive design language across the home screen.
Gesture customization has also expanded significantly. Users can now map multi-finger swipes and pinches—ranging from two to five fingers—to specific actions. This includes assigning a two-finger downward swipe to trigger screenshots or volume adjustments, providing a high degree of operational flexibility.
Further refinements have been made to the Quick Panel. The update removes previous sizing constraints, allowing users to freely resize individual toggles by dragging their corners. The edit menu now permits rearranging, deleting, or restoring controls at will. Additionally, users can unify separate panels into a single shade through the Panel Settings, streamlining the interface for those who prefer a cleaner layout.
The unified panel feature sounds great for a cleaner look. Definitely trying the One UI 9 update.
Wow, multi-finger gesture mapping is actually useful. I might just stick with Samsung now.
Do I really need Good Lock for basic customization now? Feels like it’s getting too complicated.
Finally, Samsung lets us resize Quick Panel toggles freely. I’ve been waiting for this forever!