Samsung continues to expand the customization capabilities of Good Lock with One UI 9, and the latest Home Up module introduces two of its most exciting additions yet. Galaxy users will soon be able to completely redesign the Favorites (Dock) background while also creating advanced multi-finger gestures for faster navigation and productivity.
The new features further strengthen One UI 9’s focus on personalization, allowing users to make their Galaxy phones look and behave exactly the way they want. Early previews indicate that Samsung is giving power users significantly more control over the home screen than ever before.
One UI 9 Home Up gets customizable Favorites (Dock) backgrounds
One of the biggest additions is the ability to customize the appearance of the Favorites dock at the bottom of the home screen.
Instead of sticking with Samsung’s default look, users can now personalize nearly every aspect of the dock, including:
- Adjustable dock placement
- Blur intensity
- Shadow effects
- Custom background images
- Solid color backgrounds
- Multiple built-in style presets
This means your dock can finally match your wallpaper, icon pack, or overall home screen theme, creating a much more cohesive and premium-looking interface. Samsung appears to be giving Galaxy users desktop-like levels of customization without requiring third-party launchers.
Multi-finger gestures make One UI 9 even more powerful
Another standout addition is the introduction of advanced multi-finger gestures.
Home Up now supports gesture actions using up to five fingers, opening the door to dozens of productivity shortcuts.
Supported gesture types include:
- Pinch gestures
- Swipe gestures
- Multi-finger taps
- Custom gesture combinations
Each gesture can be assigned to different actions, allowing users to launch apps, activate shortcuts, perform system functions, or automate everyday tasks. This level of flexibility makes One UI 9 one of Samsung’s most customizable software releases yet.
Home Up keeps evolving for Galaxy enthusiasts
The Home Up module has long been one of the most popular components of Samsung’s Good Lock suite, offering deeper home screen customization beyond the standard One UI settings.
With One UI 9, Samsung is pushing Home Up even further by combining visual personalization with advanced gesture controls. These improvements complement the broader interface refinements already spotted in the latest One UI 9 preview builds, including smoother animations, enhanced blur effects, refreshed widgets, and UI polish across the system.
Why these features matter
While many Android launchers offer cosmetic customization, Samsung is integrating these capabilities directly into One UI through Good Lock.
The ability to:
- personalize the dock,
- apply unique visual styles,
- customize blur and shadows,
- and assign complex multi-finger gestures,
helps Galaxy devices stand out from competing Android skins while giving enthusiasts much greater control over their smartphones.
Final thoughts
Samsung’s One UI 9 is shaping up to be one of the company’s most customizable software releases. The new Home Up features bring meaningful quality-of-life improvements rather than superficial visual changes, giving Galaxy users more freedom to personalize both the appearance and functionality of their devices.
As Samsung continues expanding the One UI 9 beta, even more Home Up enhancements could arrive before the stable rollout later this year.
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