Samsung has officially rolled out a major update to its Home Up module within the Good Lock suite, bringing a fresh UI and an extensive set of customization features for the upcoming One UI 7. The update enhances the home screen experience with greater flexibility, smoother animations, and advanced gesture controls. Users looking to fine-tune every aspect of their home screen now have access to a wealth of new tools designed to offer a more personalized experience.
The updated Home Up app is available for download via the Galaxy Store or APK Mirror, with version 16.0.00.56 currently rolling out. However, its availability remains inconsistent across devices.
1. Refreshed UI & Customization Options
The latest version of Home Up sports a redesigned interface that aligns with Samsung’s One UI 7 aesthetics. The refreshed look makes navigation more intuitive, ensuring users can quickly access various features. It comes with the new DIY Home Screen function, offering complete freedom over icon placement, widgets, and even stickers. It also sports customizable layouts, including 7×7 and 4×4 grids, and equips users with the ability to rotate icons for a more personalized look.
Samsung has also refined folder customization. Users can dynamically adjust folder sizes, making them more compact or expanding them to fit more apps. The update has included Background Blur Control, allowing users to adjust or completely remove the blur effect.
2. Home Screen & Gesture Enhancements
The Home Up update sports a new layer of customization for animations, addressing long-standing complaints about One UI’s default transitions. It features a dedicated section for tuning home screen animations, offering preset modes such as Classic, Dynamic, Elegance, and Sweet, each with a distinct animation speed and feel.
For those who prefer more control, it comes with an Advanced Tuning menu that equips users with options to adjust parameters like damping, stiffness, friction, and interpolator settings. These fine-tuned adjustments result in a significantly smoother and more responsive animation experience.
Samsung has also expanded gesture controls. The update lets users tweak multi-finger gestures, adjust home screen transitions, and fine-tune UI response times. These enhancements result in a more fluid navigation experience, with animations reacting precisely to user input.
3. Edge Panel & Task Changer Improvements
The Edge Panel has received significant upgrades, making it more versatile. Users can now expand its grid size to accommodate more apps, access a scrolling list of recent apps, and ensure the panel remains visible in immersive mode, such as when watching videos. These changes streamline multitasking by reducing the number of steps needed to access frequently used apps.
Task Changer, a fan-favorite feature that was absent in previous updates, has returned with multiple layout options. Users can now switch between Grid, Vertical List, Slim List, and Mini Mode for viewing recently opened apps. The Mini Mode is particularly useful for one-handed operation, allowing users to quickly cycle through apps without stretching their fingers across the screen.
4. Final Thoughts
Samsung’s revamped Home Up module is a significant upgrade, bringing an unmatched level of customization to One UI 7. The combination of DIY home screen tools, gesture fine-tuning, improved multitasking options, and animation controls ensures that every user can tailor their experience to their exact preferences.
While some features may still have minor bugs, this update lays a strong foundation for future refinements. For those seeking the ultimate personalized smartphone experience, Home Up is an essential download.
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