I'm pretty sure they did this to keep people from complaining about app functionality and support calls. If a person has figured out how to install good lock you can assume they are relatively tech savvy and those types of people already have read into the pro's and cons of installing good lock and the things you may encounter using unverified apps on the home screen. Kudos to Motorola for doing it right from the beginning.
Thank you so much for this instructive video. By following your tutorial and installing Good Lock, my cover screen has additional widgets with apps to play with, without having to open the phone. I added my Google Photos, Google Mail, my security cameras and Messenger. I am enjoying my Samsung Z Flip 5, now more than ever, and hardly ever have to open the phone, which I appreciate.
Thanks, this worked great, yeah, saw the hype about what I could do with the phone and then set it up without the front fully functional. Now I am where I wanted to be. Again thanks!
I agree with you. I just put my sim card into my flip 5 this morning. I took it out of my razr +. Front screen on razr + is awesome. Z flip 5, not so much. But ill rock z flip 5 for a couple weeks and see. Thanks for your vids!
THANK YOU for the help setting cover screen up. I was wondering if you could please send me the link for you case for the Z-Flip 5? It looked like a good case.
Yes, dude, thank you so much. This is complicated and ridiculous. I have to set this up for my wife's phone. It's been a major pain i* t** a** And you have made it so easy, so thank you so much.
I would guess you have heard of Good Lock before this. Cause with it you can completely charge your whole Samsung phone anyway you like. Yes maybe Samsung should have made the front screen to get apps like Motorola but they didn't and really it isn't that hard to do it with Good Lock.
Great video. Already figured out the good lock part. What case do you have for the Z flip. Great video. Enjoy your videos. Long time subscriber first time commenting.keep up the good work my friend.
On another note.. How is that case.. is it thin? I'm waiting for my Latercase to come. I've had a few different flip cases but always go back to my Latercase because it's so minimal and fits like a glove on the phone.
Can you then use an alternative launcher, like Nova, and still run the apps on the front screen? Or are you stuck with Samsung's One UI on the large screen inside?
The stupid Good Lock should be baked in One UI. When I did have a Samsung phone, it would frustrate me when I got the new Android update that Good Lock became useless and couldn't use it until stupid Samsung made Good Lock compatible with the new Android version...
When i open the good lock app it takes me to a list of apps that says make up on the left and life up on the right. There is now menu or way to get to settings. Do you know a fix?
If I now put the SIM card in it shows me no simcart which means I can't change the network settings as I am currently in Zimbabwe, have you got any ideas on how to fix this, please the phone is my baby!
Why I can't see all the apps inside of the Launcher widget while choosing what apps to show on the cover screen. I didn't find some of the apps inside of "I love Foldables" Clock, Calender, Camera. Any reason or solution?
Let them know! I have both the Z Flip 5 and the RAZR+, The front screen experience on the Motorola phone is better, without a doubt. The Samsung's build quality is much more solid. Fact. But so far, the RAZR+ is still leading the way from my personal use. To be clear, I've had the Z-Flip 3, the 4, and the now 5...
Wish I saw this days ago mine will arrive today 😅 I couldn’t decide for a while I did the trade in with Samsung I hope I don’t regret it but I’m sure it’s worth it trading my iPhone
I agree someone that's not tech savvy will probably be disappointed with 4 or 5 widgets on that small z flip 5 screen, just seems kind of lazy that Samsung is reliant on other apps to get the best out of the small screen. I've been using it for about a week now, photos are decent, battery life not so great and sometimes I still find myself flipping the phone anyway and using the larger display. It does have that premium feel so the build quality is top notch. I only spent $200 with a trade-in so can't really complain, but I can see somebody not impressed with the phone that spent over $1,000.
If you're in the US, you definitely should've upgraded it during the preordering stage. Defintely worth the $50(if you used all the available resources to get it) lol
I've thought this from once i saw the Razr.. if Moto had the balls to do a great trade in for the z flip 4 they would fully challenge Samsung. But they don't and Samsung is basically giving you the phone with the trade in they offered. Plus support from Samsung stores if you have one close. Moto can't compete with that and until they do they don't stand much of a chance.
Honestly, i just dont like the shape of the front screen on the zflip, on top of the hoops you gotta jump through to use apps on it. Its a shame bc i love Samsung, but because of those annoyances along with the razr's fold being less noticeable, I'm leaning toward getting the razr.
I own the razor and u have to go through and give permission for each app b4 u can just add app to front. It's easy but at first it isn't just as easy as hitting the plus button.
Samsung makes it more complicated than it should be but there is a reason. They consider it an experimental feature. Once it is refined, they bake it into the os. I prefer the way Samsung does it to ensure quality control.
Im beyond glad you are bringing awareness to this problem not everyone is a tech enthusiast most have no clue and will have no clue what to do. This is why the iPhone is the most popular phone simple easy to use Samsung should take notes.
good lock isn't 3rd party, its made by Samsung. I dont think the process is convoluted...it's pretty easy, download good lock, enable it and its done. Ye it should be in the default settings or comes as standard but its hardly complicated
For someone with no experience who wants a flip phone for the first time it's incredibly convoluted. There is no tutorial, no pop ups or anything that explains it or helps someone set it up. A normal person will have no clue how to do this much less know that you need to go through all of these steps. It's ridiculous
@@TechOdyssey ye I get that part of it, for the person who doesn't have a clue about this or that it even exists. But the process itself is not what id call complicated, downloading an app, turning on an option and selecting apps. I think the point you're making is that it's a hidden feature almost and only those in the "know" will be able to benefit from it. Id agree with that.
I have also whatsapp app GCC Countries version, for me thats enough, TH-cam, Netflix, whatsapp and sms, so I don't need good luck App, but the explanation was useful because I don't know how to do it I don't know there is Lap setting 😅I was trying in screen display setting and app settings😅😅😅.Thank you.
only get my Z5 today basically I'm screw it cannot access good lock in my county trying nicelock nothing so it good to throw away sorry i didn't went for the Motorola
IF you look at the hinge and screen longevity test done by another TH-camr you will see that the Sammy blows the Motorola away and it's not even close. They tortured the Sammy Flip 5 with dirt and sand and immersed it under water for 30 minutes and both the screen and the hinge lasted for well over 400,000 folds. The Razer had hinge issues at 43k folds and totally crapped out at around 185k folds. Funny enough, Motorola claims 400k folds longevity while Sammy claims 200k. Needless to say. I'M SO happy I waited for the FLIP 5. btw it takes about 5 minutes to set up Good Lock and MultiStar for full app capabilities unless you have cognitive ISSUES this shouldn't be a factor in your decision as to which handset you will purchase.
I’m with you. Most people interested in the flip have seen at least one review that mentions it. I think Samsung has already said more widgets and upgrades will come. Why put on an app that isn’t optimized yet, like you can with Motorola? Good lock bypasses the optimization and just lets you use it as is. But I’ve already found a few that don’t work. And I know the same has happened on the Motorola screen. If anything, Samsung saved themselves a lot of complaints about “why won’t such and such app run on my cover screen”? Now they can just say it wasn’t optimized for the cover screen yet. As a developer it’s hard to optimize your app for the cover screen until the phone comes out. Pretty simple work around anyhow. And if it’s too complicated, then maybe a flip phone isn’t for you. Lol.
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Thank you for this. It's a game changer.
My Flip 5 is being delivered tomorrow. So glad I found your content before it arrives!
I'm pretty sure they did this to keep people from complaining about app functionality and support calls. If a person has figured out how to install good lock you can assume they are relatively tech savvy and those types of people already have read into the pro's and cons of installing good lock and the things you may encounter using unverified apps on the home screen. Kudos to Motorola for doing it right from the beginning.
Yes! And it's really not that hard to do 😂 geez it's really not that hard to download an app, people do it everyday
Yeah but how about people in countries where this app isn't available?@@picklebackmom
This has been a game changer for me. I never in a million years would have been able to work that out without your video. Thank you so much xx
Thanks - I did all the steps you showed us and now I have all kinds of wedges for my cover screen :)
It was the best turtial I tried so much and couldn't do it but you did great for me thank you
Thank you so much for this instructive video. By following your tutorial and installing Good Lock, my cover screen has additional widgets with apps to play with, without having to open the phone. I added my Google Photos, Google Mail, my security cameras and Messenger. I am enjoying my Samsung Z Flip 5, now more than ever, and hardly ever have to open the phone, which I appreciate.
Awesome glad I could help.
👍🏾This video is extremely helpful. I also have the blue/ gunmetal. In spite of the hoops I had to jump through I love my Flip 5💙
Thanks, this worked great, yeah, saw the hype about what I could do with the phone and then set it up without the front fully functional. Now I am where I wanted to be. Again thanks!
Glad I could help
Thanks Bro..congrats on the shout out from Floss with one of your flip 5 vids. Thats a major go!!
Yeah. That was really cool. Thanks
I agree with you. I just put my sim card into my flip 5 this morning. I took it out of my razr +. Front screen on razr + is awesome. Z flip 5, not so much. But ill rock z flip 5 for a couple weeks and see. Thanks for your vids!
Sure thing. Glad I could help.
Hi! Love your videos, very helpful! What case are you using on the flip 5 here? Looks nice!
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the videos. It's the Ringke Slim case
Thank you so much! Wish i would have known this before i broke my screen on the inside! But glad i have it now. thanks again!
Excellent simple explanation, thank you.
Just got this phone as an upgrade from my Z Flip 3.
Thank you for this tutorial. It unlocked the true potential if this device
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much that helped a lots 🙏👍😊
Glad it helped!
THANK YOU for the help setting cover screen up. I was wondering if you could please send me the link for you case for the Z-Flip 5? It looked like a good case.
Yes, dude, thank you so much. This is complicated and ridiculous. I have to set this up for my wife's phone. It's been a major pain i* t** a** And you have made it so easy, so thank you so much.
Glad I could help! Yes, it's unduly complicated.
Thanks your awesome i finally got it to work thanks for the advice I'm from sacramento ca ROCK ON DUDE!
Glad I could help!
I would guess you have heard of Good Lock before this. Cause with it you can completely charge your whole Samsung phone anyway you like. Yes maybe Samsung should have made the front screen to get apps like Motorola but they didn't and really it isn't that hard to do it with Good Lock.
Yeah, if folks aren't using good lock on their Samsung's already, they're missing out. Love my keys Cafe
Great Video. Now I can have all my favorite apps
Glad I could help
Just picked a z flip 5 up. This helped a lot thanks 👍🏼
Thanks for the info really valuable 🤙🏻
Did they remove this recently or what? When i go into labs there's no toggle for allowing apps on the cover screen...
Unfortunately Good Lock is not available in Serbia and I'm stuck !
it s not avalible in Europe or other countries in this region ....Only US, Japain, Coreea
Are you in America? Because i don't have this 😢
I’m in America and it doesn’t work for me
Great video. Already figured out the good lock part. What case do you have for the Z flip. Great video. Enjoy your videos. Long time subscriber first time commenting.keep up the good work my friend.
Glad it was easy to figure out. The case I have is the Ringke Slim case. It's on Amazon for $20. Thanks for watching.
Is that the leather Samsung case? I ordered one with my Z Flip. Shipping next week.
This is the Ringke Slim case.
Thank you for getting me through this. Very helpful. More power to your channel.
On another note.. How is that case.. is it thin? I'm waiting for my Latercase to come. I've had a few different flip cases but always go back to my Latercase because it's so minimal and fits like a glove on the phone.
The case is good. This is the Ringke Slim case. I like it anyway
Thanks for the information!🎉
No problem!
1st time downloading good lock, it was easy finding what i needed. Took about a minute to set up.
Nice. Glad you were able to get it set up
I down loaded it and it's not on my widgets 😢
@@karlenewinsness1451 it's there
What cover screen protector are you using if you don't mind me asking?
Can you then use an alternative launcher, like Nova, and still run the apps on the front screen? Or are you stuck with Samsung's One UI on the large screen inside?
Omg! Thank you❤
Thank you for this video! Super helpful
This was so helpful thank you! ♡
Glad it was helpful!
Good lock isn't s third party app it's a first party app
Third party, first party, doesn't change the fact that you have to jump through a bunch of hoops to use the front screen
@@TechOdyssey I know but u said third party apps and u don't need a third party to run the front screen
@@gregdivincenzo6410 👍
@@TechOdysseyonly one hoop 😆
The stupid Good Lock should be baked in One UI. When I did have a Samsung phone, it would frustrate me when I got the new Android update that Good Lock became useless and couldn't use it until stupid Samsung made Good Lock compatible with the new Android version...
Thank you so much!!!!!! 😊
You’re welcome. Glad I could help
Thanks man,this was helpful.
Thank you heaps for this video
i assume they did not plan on any apps until the razor came out then they had to jump through hoops to get it available
Thank you for this video! Why have these features turned off by default!?!
Many thanks for the very informative video, after Many mistakes on my way, you really sorted it out for me.Cheers. Mike
what case are you using thankyou
What case is this? Do I need one that protects the hinge as well?
Very useful❤
thanks for your help my phone is working great now
what is a good case for the flip 5
I have the Ringke Slim case. It seems good. I also ordered the Caseology Nano Pop but I have to wait a week for it to get here
It’s unbelievable bro
Yup. A cosmic blunder.
Hey my good Luck doesnt have multistar in the app annybody got the same thing there is no multistar for me so i cant get it😢
Just got this phone yesterday and shambamm!! Now I'm here lol
Unable to get Good Lock in the uk
I have the same problem...it s not avalible in Europe it seem so...
Awesome!!!! Thank you!
When i open the good lock app it takes me to a list of apps that says make up on the left and life up on the right. There is now menu or way to get to settings. Do you know a fix?
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome
If I now put the SIM card in it shows me no simcart which means I can't change the network settings as I am currently in Zimbabwe, have you got any ideas on how to fix this, please the phone is my baby!
Nice! Thanks!
Superb information bro ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
Why I can't see all the apps inside of the Launcher widget while choosing what apps to show on the cover screen. I didn't find some of the apps inside of "I love Foldables" Clock, Calender, Camera. Any reason or solution?
the thousandth person to do this video to get functionality that should of been there lol
$1000 phone... should not be this complicated.
Nope. Not at all.
Just go buy a iPhone android for customization
Cry me a river
@@Murillos1 Big man eh
@@reddeserted13 28 years old, unfortunately (😭).
But yes, these toggles would only need to be turned on ONCE and your done.
How can I customize my apps ? Move them around in different order
Nice one enjoy 🇨🇮😎
Thanks! 😃
Let them know! I have both the Z Flip 5 and the RAZR+, The front screen experience on the Motorola phone is better, without a doubt. The Samsung's build quality is much more solid. Fact. But so far, the RAZR+ is still leading the way from my personal use. To be clear, I've had the Z-Flip 3, the 4, and the now 5...
Wish I saw this days ago mine will arrive today 😅 I couldn’t decide for a while I did the trade in with Samsung I hope I don’t regret it but I’m sure it’s worth it trading my iPhone
I agree someone that's not tech savvy will probably be disappointed with 4 or 5 widgets on that small z flip 5 screen, just seems kind of lazy that Samsung is reliant on other apps to get the best out of the small screen. I've been using it for about a week now, photos are decent, battery life not so great and sometimes I still find myself flipping the phone anyway and using the larger display. It does have that premium feel so the build quality is top notch. I only spent $200 with a trade-in so can't really complain, but I can see somebody not impressed with the phone that spent over $1,000.
Trade in is only reason I did too
It was too good to pass up
The Razr has a fully functional front screen without having to download an app to add functionality.
Yup. Very true.
You got a little shout out from Flossy Carter the other day.
I did. That was really cool.
Thank You!!!
you. help me lot thank wow u safe my life lol
Did it It's great, but now I can't use the keep board on the cover screen.
Thank you!!!!!!
what case is this?
Thanks for your help
You're welcome
My Good Lock screen doesn't look like that. I have make up and life up downloads available??
so you can't install the moto launcher on the flip?
No
Glad I kept my Z Flip 4....I will wait till Flip 6 comes out
If you're in the US, you definitely should've upgraded it during the preordering stage. Defintely worth the $50(if you used all the available resources to get it) lol
Good Lock not available in my country. If I would have known this I would have never bought this phone. Disappointed.
I've thought this from once i saw the Razr.. if Moto had the balls to do a great trade in for the z flip 4 they would fully challenge Samsung. But they don't and Samsung is basically giving you the phone with the trade in they offered. Plus support from Samsung stores if you have one close. Moto can't compete with that and until they do they don't stand much of a chance.
Thank you
Chances that samsung sends out an update fixing this issue?
It's not an "issue". It's a design choice. Likelihood of there being any change in the next year is very unlikely
Why was this done? What was the purpose?
@@srbell67 that's a great question because it makes no sense
Honestly, i just dont like the shape of the front screen on the zflip, on top of the hoops you gotta jump through to use apps on it. Its a shame bc i love Samsung, but because of those annoyances along with the razr's fold being less noticeable, I'm leaning toward getting the razr.
It doesnt pop on galaxy store for me.When i searche it on Google the store pops but it's said 'the app is not available'
I own the razor and u have to go through and give permission for each app b4 u can just add app to front.
It's easy but at first it isn't just as easy as hitting the plus button.
Nice video
Thanks
My friend, you saved the day, i was looking for it everywhere, wtf samsung?
Samsung makes it more complicated than it should be but there is a reason. They consider it an experimental feature. Once it is refined, they bake it into the os. I prefer the way Samsung does it to ensure quality control.
It's this a joke?
No. As a long-time user, there are many features that are now a part of the os that started as a Good Lock module. Wish it was easier.
thank u you save me
I’d take the RAZR over the Flip 5 IF Motorola had reliable updates. Until then, I’ll continue to look at the flip 5.
Ok
Kinda like the effort needed, because it stops us doom scrolling as easy on the front screen.
Yup. Samsung definitely had a brain fart with this funciton 🤣🤣 Until they fix itz I'll stick to my pixel fold and razr plus.
Motorola got it right. Not sure what Samsung was thinking
It is hidden there because they consider it experimental. Once it is refined, they bake into the os. I prefer the way Samsung does it.
Im beyond glad you are bringing awareness to this problem not everyone is a tech enthusiast most have no clue and will have no clue what to do. This is why the iPhone is the most popular phone simple easy to use Samsung should take notes.
*Brilliant!* Great find & tutorial. Goodlock is always one of _the first_ apps (& modules) that I install on my phones! Thank you!
Did this while watching video and it opened another instance of TH-cam....
good lock isn't 3rd party, its made by Samsung. I dont think the process is convoluted...it's pretty easy, download good lock, enable it and its done. Ye it should be in the default settings or comes as standard but its hardly complicated
For someone with no experience who wants a flip phone for the first time it's incredibly convoluted. There is no tutorial, no pop ups or anything that explains it or helps someone set it up. A normal person will have no clue how to do this much less know that you need to go through all of these steps. It's ridiculous
@@TechOdyssey ye I get that part of it, for the person who doesn't have a clue about this or that it even exists. But the process itself is not what id call complicated, downloading an app, turning on an option and selecting apps. I think the point you're making is that it's a hidden feature almost and only those in the "know" will be able to benefit from it. Id agree with that.
I have also whatsapp app GCC Countries version, for me thats enough, TH-cam, Netflix, whatsapp and sms, so I don't need good luck App, but the explanation was useful because I don't know how to do it I don't know there is Lap setting 😅I was trying in screen display setting and app settings😅😅😅.Thank you.
only get my Z5 today basically I'm screw it cannot access good lock in my county trying nicelock nothing so it good to throw away sorry i didn't went for the Motorola
IF you look at the hinge and screen longevity test done by another TH-camr you will see that the Sammy blows the Motorola away and it's not even close. They tortured the Sammy Flip 5 with dirt and sand and immersed it under water for 30 minutes and both the screen and the hinge lasted for well over 400,000 folds. The Razer had hinge issues at 43k folds and totally crapped out at around 185k folds. Funny enough, Motorola claims 400k folds longevity while Sammy claims 200k. Needless to say. I'M SO happy I waited for the FLIP 5. btw it takes about 5 minutes to set up Good Lock and MultiStar for full app capabilities unless you have cognitive ISSUES this shouldn't be a factor in your decision as to which handset you will purchase.
You've missed the entire point He's not talking about hardware He's speaking on software Samsung did it wrong.
I’m with you. Most people interested in the flip have seen at least one review that mentions it. I think Samsung has already said more widgets and upgrades will come. Why put on an app that isn’t optimized yet, like you can with Motorola? Good lock bypasses the optimization and just lets you use it as is. But I’ve already found a few that don’t work. And I know the same has happened on the Motorola screen. If anything, Samsung saved themselves a lot of complaints about “why won’t such and such app run on my cover screen”? Now they can just say it wasn’t optimized for the cover screen yet. As a developer it’s hard to optimize your app for the cover screen until the phone comes out. Pretty simple work around anyhow. And if it’s too complicated, then maybe a flip phone isn’t for you. Lol.
This is the worst take I've seen in a long time.
A giant waste of typing for something that has nothing to do with the video. Bravo.
Bingo
Thanks. But you went too fast at the end. Have app added the apps but see no impact on front screen
Mine is not showing multi-star 😢
my biggest bug bar with my flip. all the things it could do but samsung are line ... na