In this final instalment, Samsung Newsroom editors and the Good Lock development team put the spotlight on some of the standout features.

Wonderland: Dynamic Customisation for Lock and Home Screens

Wonderland enables users to create animated wallpapers for the lock and home screens — bringing a vibrant, dynamic aesthetic to the first screens encountered when the device is turned on. Previously, the same wallpaper had to be applied to both the lock and home screens. However, in response to user feedback, each screen can now be customised independently for greater creative freedom.

Users can layer various design elements — such as images, text, videos and particle effects ¹ — and apply motion effects including left-right, up-down and front-back movement to create 3D wallpapers that respond dynamically to device tilt and touch.

▲ Wonderland

▲ A wallpaper created using Wonderland

Moreover, users can personalise the transition effects between the Always On Display (AOD) and the lock screen to add a stylish touch to their device’s first impression. Detailed controls over transition speed and depth allow for playful effects, such as stickers that appear and disappear over an image.

As one of Good Lock’s defining features, Wonderland combines creativity with the satisfaction of a visually immersive experience.

▲ Customised transitions between the AOD and the lock screen

Edge Lighting+: Customised Notifications That Catch the Eye

Edge lighting+ transforms everyday notifications into eye-catching visuals — adding a personalised touch to every alert that appears on the screen. Through the Set Custom Style menu, users can fully customise the image, colour and animation that accompany incoming notifications. Beyond default images, stickers created on Galaxy devices can be applied to give each notification a unique and personal touch.

▲ Edge lighting+

The Style by keyword menu allows users to assign specific effects to notifications containing certain keywords — ensuring that important messages stand out. For example, terms like “boss,” “report” or “meeting” can trigger distinct visuals for relevant notifications.

▲ Style by keyword

Additional customisation options include changing the notification image to appear as an app icon or activating effects only when the screen is off. Despite its wide range of features, Edge lighting+ makes it easy for users to create stylish, personalised notifications with minimal effort.

Nice Shot: Effortless Screenshot Management

Nice Shot streamlines screenshot management — making it easy to capture, delete and organise images the moment they appear on screen. A delete button appears immediately after taking a screenshot – allowing users to remove images they don’t need without opening the Gallery app.

▲ Deleting an unwanted screenshot using Nice Shot

Furthermore, users can configure their device to automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode during screen recordings to prevent interruptions from notifications or messages. As one of Good Lock’s most practical enhancements, Nice Shot adds everyday convenience to Galaxy devices.

The diverse Good Lock features showcased throughout this series reflect the thoughtful collaboration between Galaxy users seeking a truly personalised experience and the Samsung developers dedicated to making that vision a reality. By delivering greater convenience and deeper customisation, Good Lock continues to evolve in step with the needs of its users and the creativity of its developers — and this is just the beginning

¹ Visual effects in Wonderland such as flying snowflakes, scattered raindrops, rising bubbles, twinkling stars and fluttering petals.

Among the many enhancements, the upgraded Home Up module stands out — introducing greater design flexibility and significantly expanding home screen customisation capabilities. Samsung Newsroom explores the latest in UI personalisation with an in-depth look at what the new Home Up has to offer.

DIY Home Screen: A Fresh Take on App Layout and Organisation

▲ (From left) A comparison of the default Galaxy S25 Ultra home screen and a customized home screen using Good Lock

Breaking away from traditional grids and uniform app icons, the DIY Home Screen feature in Home Up empowers users to design a layout that reflects their unique style. Apps, widgets and folders can all be freely resized and repositioned — much like customising the pages of a planner.

▲ DIY Home Screen

For a playful touch, users can cleverly conceal app icons underneath decorative elements with sticker and layer tools. Simply add a sticker to the home screen, place it over an app icon and adjust the layer settings. This setup transforms the sticker into a fun shortcut that launches the hidden app when tapped.

▲ Hiding an app underneath a sticker using the DIY Home Screen feature

Show Favorites: Display or Hide the Favourite Apps Row

The fixed row of favourites at the bottom of the home screen is a familiar element on most smartphones. With Good Lock, however, this default layout is easy to customise. Users who prefer a cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic can disable the Show Favourites option in the Home Up menu for a simplified and refreshed home screen experience.

Home Gesture Animation: Fine-Tuned Control for Smoother Navigation

The Home Gesture Animation feature — found under Good Lock > Home Up > Gesture Settings — is perfect for users who want to add a touch of personality to every interaction. The feature offers a unique way to customise the transition animations activated when returning from an app to the home screen, making even the simplest gestures more expressive and enjoyable.

Alongside the four preset animation styles, Advanced Tuning provide granular control over aspects like speed and vibration for a more refined user experience.

▲ (From left) The Home Gesture Animation feature shown in Classic mode and Sweet mode

The Home Up module within Good Lock offers a set of useful tools for customising device home screens to match personal preferences. In the next article in this series, Samsung Newsroom will spotlight the top three most popular Good Lock features — fan favourites among Galaxy users around the world.