The illustrious Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, a marvel among foldable Android devices, graces our presence in this technological era. Behold, for the year 2023 also bestowed upon us the legendary Motorola Razr Plus, a device of unparalleled grandeur. We find ourselves pondering why these two prodigies are juxtaposed in this discourse. It is because the former allows one to unfurl and engage with applications on the cover screen, while the latter, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, possesses this capability in a nuanced manner, necessitating a few enhancements to unleash the full potential of the cover screen.
Do not despair, for the process of preparing your Galaxy Z Flip 5 to accommodate apps on the cover screen is not a task of Herculean proportions. Fear not, for we have crafted a guide to escort you through this journey. It is imperative to note that the initial method we explore may confine you to a select few Samsung-sanctioned cover screen apps. However, should your heart desire the freedom to utilize any app on the cover screen, fret not, for guidance on this method awaits you in the latter part of this narrative.
In the realm of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the cover screen initially reveals only widgets by default, akin to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4. These widgets include the likes of weather updates, calendar entries, notifications, and more. Yet, if your aspirations entail running apps, the path becomes more labyrinthine. To unlock the capability of running apps on the cover screen, one must venture into the Labs domain of the Settings app. Follow these sacred steps to awaken this feature:
Step 1: Veil the visage of the Settings app.
Step 2: Bestow a gentle tap upon Advanced Features.
Step 3: Invoke the essence of Labs with a tap.
Step 4: Consecrate the toggle adjacent to Apps allowed on the cover screen.
Once this setting in Labs is activated, the ethereal “Apps widget” materializes on the cover screen. Within this widget resides a curated assortment of apps primed for the cover screen. These valorous apps include YouTube, Netflix, Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Maps, and WhatsApp. From Labs, one may choose to enable all these apps or hand-select the chosen ones to grace the cover screen.
Alas, the apps widget for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is somewhat… restricted. It harbors only a meager selection of apps. When compared to the Motorola Razr Plus, with its ability to run any Android app effortlessly, one cannot help but feel a tinge of disappointment.
To tread the path of running any app on the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover screen without unfurling the device, a method exists that involves invoking an app named Good Lock. This app, a beacon of hope amid the technological tapestry, offers an array of extensions, known as “modules,” to enhance the allure and functionality of Galaxy smartphones.
With Good Lock gracing the Galaxy Z Flip 5, a separate widget christened “cover screen launcher” emerges, allowing you to deploy apps directly on the cover screen. Follow these sacred steps to usher any app or game onto the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover display:
Step 1: Embark on a quest to download Good Lock from the Samsung Galaxy Store.
Step 2: Peer into Good Lock and tap Life Up towards the abyss. Descend to uncover a module named MultiStar.
Step 3: Tap the icon of download adjacent to the ethereal MultiStar, traversing to a dedicated sanctum on the Galaxy Store. There, bestow the gift of Download to install the module.
These sacred steps shall activate the cover screen launcher. Unfurl the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and with a leftward swipe on the screen, traverse to the Good Lock widget. Behold, an array of select apps await you. Tap an icon to unfurl the app upon the cover screen, embracing the experience it proffers.
In the scale of comparison with the revered Motorola Razr Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 finds itself at a crossroads of cover screen functionality. The Razr Plus, a paragon of simplicity, allows one to launch any installed Android app effortlessly. In contrast, Samsung beckons the aspirant to enable Labs, a realm of beta, experimental features. Even then, a mere half dozen apps find themselves gracing the cover screen. Yet, should one beckon the aid of Good Lock, an avenue to open any app becomes clear.
Amidst these tangles of technological marvels, it is evident that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 bears the capacity to accommodate any app upon the cover screen. Yet, one cannot help but feel slightly vexed by Samsung’s decision to cloak this functionality behind an experimental feature. Such a feature remains highly restricted unless one embraces a custom launcher. Should simplicity beckon, the Razr Plus stands as a shining beacon. Yet, for the intrepid soul willing to delve into realms of tweaking, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 beckons, offering a promising vista once configured and ready to embrace.
