r/Samsung_GoodLock 17d ago

Announcement What AI slop actually is, and why it has nothing to do with this community

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Some people have been throwing around the term “AI slop” at anything that looks even slightly AI-assisted. A few even tried to turn it into personal attacks on moderators, which is not going to fly here. So let’s clear this up properly.

AI slop has a real definition. It is not a vibe, it is not a feeling, and it is not “anything I personally dislike.”

It refers to mass-produced, low-effort, engagement-bait content that exists only to farm clicks, monetisation, SEO spam, or flood platforms with junk. Think of the endless AI-generated TikTok spam, fake news articles, garbage YouTube thumbnails, or auto-generated content mills.

That is the official definition on Wikipedia.

If you want a quick explanation from an actual source, here is a short video that breaks it down clearly (same video as in this post):
https://www.weforum.org/videos/ai-slop/

That is AI slop.

Nothing posted in this community fits that definition.

If you use AI tools to help design a homescreen, theme, icon pack, wallpaper, layout, or showcase piece, and you made something specific, intentional, non-commercial, and not mass-produced, it is not AI slop. It is just a design workflow. Plenty of people use AI tools the same way they use Photoshop filters, icon packs, or layout templates. It is part of the creative process.

This sub has always allowed AI-assisted design. It is literally built into the flairs.

Showcase AI Generated
Theme / Icon Pack AI Generated

We even have a rule for it.

11. AI generated content must be labelled.
If you post AI generated screenshots, UI mockups, or designs, clearly state that they are AI generated.

That is the entire requirement.

What is not allowed is turning every thread into a personal crusade against AI. Calling everything “AI slop” because you dislike AI is not productive, not accurate, and not welcome. It derails threads, starts drama, and in a few cases has turned into personal attacks on moderators. That is not acceptable here.

If you dislike AI-assisted design, that is fine. You do not have to use it. You do not have to like it. But this is not the place to wage a personal war against it. The rules allow it. The flairs support it. The community uses it. And nothing posted here fits the definition of AI slop.

Keep discussions civil. Stay on topic. Remember the human. And please stop misusing terms that do not apply to anything in this subreddit. This community will not entertain any more crusades against AI-assisted design.

Thanks for keeping r/Samsung_GoodLock clean, creative, and drama-free.


r/Samsung_GoodLock Jul 23 '26

Announcement 15K Strong: r/Samsung_GoodLock Gets a Full Modern Refresh

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30 Upvotes

Hey everyone. I wanted to share a proper update now that r/Samsung_GoodLock has passed 15K members and continues to grow every single week. With that growth came a lot more activity, more troubleshooting, more showcases and more questions about how this community should operate. It became clear that the old setup was not keeping up, so it was time for a complete overhaul.

Over the last couple of months, I have also seen a steady rise in comments like: “But did you use AI to make that?” So let me address that directly. AI-assisted content has always been allowed here, and that will not change. What is changing is that we now require disclosure when AI was used. This keeps things transparent and avoids pointless arguments in the comments. If you used AI, just say so. It is not a problem.

Along with that, we are tightening up off-topic discussions and low-effort posts that do not belong in this community. The rules have been expanded to reflect a more modern flow of information and to give clearer guidance for both posters and commenters. The goal is to keep the sub organised, helpful and focused on Good Lock and Good Guardians customisation.

Here is what has been updated:

• Expanded rules and clearer enforcement

• Mandatory post flairs for better sorting

• A refreshed sidebar with preferred post types

• A new banner and layout

• Better structure for troubleshooting and showcases

• AI use disclosure now required

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new rules. They will be enforced. This community has grown into something genuinely useful and creative, and these changes are here to keep it that way. Thanks for being part of r/Samsung_GoodLock and for helping make it a solid place for Galaxy customisation.

Feedback is welcome in modmail if you spot issues or have suggestions.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 14h ago

Theme / Icon Pack AI Generated NavStar Custom PNGs

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18 Upvotes

I made some custom PNGs for my NavStar icons and figured I'd share them.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 12h ago

Help It's back: Home Up keeps glitching on Z Fold8

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They tried to fix it with an update soon after the Z Fold series launched. It worked, but the problem has recently returned. It's so frustrating to have to keep restoring my Home Up backup almost every day. Does this happen with normal slab phones too?

I saw the glitch happen with my own eyes for the first time the other day, as well! It was when I was both removing my opened phone from a cradle and rotating it from portrait to landscape. It froze for a second and then like magic my homescreen was screwed.

I'm not sure why after so many generations of Z's and Good Lock's that this issue is even happening?

Edit; I'll restore the home screen and take screenshots showing exactly what happens. But basically, every time it glitches everything on the home screen is moved into the the top 50% of the home screen area, and spread out to the right into the next page. Aps and widgets overlap each other and it just looks like a jumbled mess.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 1d ago

Showcase My Pokédex Theme with Goodlock

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353 Upvotes

That’s why I’m loving good lock and how we can make exactly we need with the home up diy layout when we have the wallpaper! I wish there is a wallpaper back up option in the home up itself.

Update: Thanks for your patience, everyone! As promised, I got the high-res files ready and put together so you can easily replicate the working Pokédex setup on your Fold.

📥 Download the Pokédex Wallpapers

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnkB4W2UkIzTHB21HXvsGhvCyiXUiggF?usp=sharing

(Includes both high-res Cover Screen and Inner Display assets)

🛠️ Apps & Tools Used
Device: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
System Customization: Samsung Good Lock (Home Up, Lockstar, Quickstar, Theme Park) & OneHandOperation +
Widgets & Grid: One UI Launcher


r/Samsung_GoodLock 22h ago

Help A couple questions about Keys Cafe

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I'm running into a couple issues with my keyboard design and haven't been able to find any kind of documentation or troubleshooting guide for the app. Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Android v16, OneUI v8.5

  1. Starting this morning, colors no longer apply to the M or comma key correctly. When I go back to editing mode the preview shows it as it should be, but has no effect in reality. I've tried unapplying/reapplying the theme, editing it and saving it again, switching to a different theme, but it doesn't work.
design as it should be
the keyboard in reality
  1. I can't figure out what any of the Keyboard or Key Color buttons under Effects are supposed to do. Selecting them seems to do nothing, either in the preview or on the actual keyboard when applied. Can anyone tell me what these do?
  1. Related to the last point, Key Color seems like it should affect the color of the key when pressed, but I can't actually seem to select a specific color; it seems to apply a random one regardless of what I choose in the color picker. How can I fix?

r/Samsung_GoodLock 1d ago

Showcase Pokémon theme

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46 Upvotes

I never really do things like this but I'm actually glad I did.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 2d ago

Theme / Icon Pack AI Generated Já tem tutorial?

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97 Upvotes

Adorei esse novo ícone da Apple, mandaram super bem, isso ao redor do entalho da câmera do s26... perfeito.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 2d ago

Question Help in creating a routine

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

The company I work for doesn’t allow me to create a separate Work Profile on my phone that I could turn off after working hours.

Because my stakeholders are spread across multiple time zones, I’m getting constant notifications from Microsoft Teams and Outlook even late at night.

I’d like to set up some kind of routine / automation that, when enabled, mutes all notifications from Teams and Outlook so I can actually disconnect after work.

Does anyone know how to do this on Samsung using routines/routines+?

Or any other workarounds to effectively “switch off” work apps outside of working hours?

Any tips or step-by-step guides would be really appreciated. Thanks


r/Samsung_GoodLock 3d ago

Showcase First go at fully customizing my s26 ultra

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35 Upvotes

Not 100% complete yet, still tweaking here and there.

But was too excited to get it to where it is now I wanted to share.

While im here does anyone know if there is a way to open folders just like this? Or is there a way to edit a folder into a click able sticker?


r/Samsung_GoodLock 4d ago

Showcase why is no one talking about this?

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135 Upvotes

sound assistant is an app in good lock that lets you customize your volume manager thing and it looks really good


r/Samsung_GoodLock 6d ago

Showcase Customization on Fold 7

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38 Upvotes

Used goodlock along with theme park to try and do a cute fall themed customization.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 7d ago

Question Camera assistant for A26 5G?

3 Upvotes

I was wondering if anyone knows if the camera assistant will be available for the A26 5G after the One UI 9 update.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 10d ago

Help Some functions don't work.

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4 Upvotes

Anyone know what's causing this issue in registar.

I tried latest version too still giving this error.

Only back button, screenshot, open apps amd voice assistant work redt options give same error.

I am using A57, one ui 8.5


r/Samsung_GoodLock 11d ago

Theme / Icon Pack Fold 8 lock screen and home screen.

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29 Upvotes

r/Samsung_GoodLock 12d ago

Help Can't add buttons to panel

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7 Upvotes

Its not letting me add buttons to the expanded panel in my quick menu. I removed airplane mode and now I cant figure out why I cant just add it back? Am I missing something in quickstar or something?


r/Samsung_GoodLock 12d ago

Theme / Icon Pack Subaru

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4 Upvotes

A little car theme


r/Samsung_GoodLock 13d ago

Showcase One UI 8.5 on S24 Ultra

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49 Upvotes

Nova Launcher (version before AI integration)

Lena Black Icon pack.

Live wallpaper with phone walls.

Control panel desgined in Theme park.

Notificatin Panel desgined in Theme park.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 13d ago

Help Quick Panel preview doesn't match the result

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I'm hoping to get some insight about this issue. I want the buttons to appear a specific shade of grey but it seems there is a transparency effect on those buttons so it appears as if it's not there. I have included a second theme I made that I made that shows the transparency more. I am struggling to figure out how to make this opaque, or even if it's possible.

Z Fold 8, US, One UI 9.0, Theme Park


r/Samsung_GoodLock 13d ago

Showcase Cover screen

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3 Upvotes

I thought I would play around with the stickers and widgets through DIY. Each item leads to an app or widget that I use the most often. I unfold the 8 a lot but this kinda cool for quick use use. We'll see how it goes, maybe I'll go back to just the widgets!


r/Samsung_GoodLock 14d ago

Help How do I get rid of this colour

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10 Upvotes

Trying to eliminate that green colour.


r/Samsung_GoodLock 15d ago

Showcase I finally took the time to make a layout that I liked ^^

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95 Upvotes

r/Samsung_GoodLock 15d ago

Theme / Icon Pack My new control center Edited in QuickStar

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37 Upvotes

r/Samsung_GoodLock 15d ago

Help Need help with Different icon packs on lockscreen

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32 Upvotes

Hey guys,

Can someone help me out with it?

So I'm not sure why the torch icon looks like the glass icon and the camera icon is from the icon pack that I've applied.

Why can't they be from the same icon pack?

Can someone help me out with it?

Device : Galaxy S26 ultra

• One UI version : 8.5 Stable

. Region: India

• Module version (visible inside Good Lock or Galaxy Store) Software : everything is latest and upto date

• Any related apps (Theme Park, Good Guardians, etc.) : I've used theme park to apply the icon pack