One of the shortcomings that some users see in the Galaxy Z Flip is based on the basic software experience for its small screen, since it is very limited and to do something important you have to open the device. For this, an application has been developed that adds new functionalities. It was originally created for the Z Flip 3 and is now available for the new Z Flip 4 model.
XDA Recognized Developer jagan2 devised the CoverScreen OS app that provides access to a more substantial software experience on your device screen. If you buy the new model of the brand, you will be pleased to know that this app is now also compatible with the latest Samsung foldable that gives you more possibilities on the cover screen even without having to open the mobile.
What is CoverScreen OS and what does it add?
CoverScreen OS is a third-party, non-brand app that simulates a significantly more functional secondary screen operating system for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. It gives you access to a fuller app drawer so you can open apps and games on the deck screen. It allows third-party widgets, gives you access to quick configuration changes and has a powerful media player, among many other possibilities. You can use it to reply to messages and add a notification LED indicator on the cover screen.
There are many things you can do with it:
- application launcher
- Caller ID display for VoIP applications (WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, Snapchat, etc.)
- Compatibility with all third party home screen widgets
- Quick changes for various device configurations
- Navigation, back and home gesture support
- Notification support with response options
- Powerful media playback controls with multi-session support and an interactive progress bar. Very powerful multimedia screen
- Voice keyboard, QWERTY and T9 support
- On-screen notification LED indicator/Edge Lighting (illuminates the edges of the screen)
- Support for flexible mode (Flex mode)
Within each of these features, you will find a large number of possibilities to customize your experience to the fullest.
Things to consider before installing
CoverScreen OS is an app that is still under development , so you may experience some issues if you use it on your Galaxy Z Flip 4, but if you want a better screen experience on your phone it’s worth a try. Only then will you discover what it is capable of doing and if it is worth having it on your mobile. Keep in mind that it is updated frequently and incorporates new features and interesting improvements, in addition to correcting possible errors.
You also have to assess that to use it you will have to give it access to permissions such as access to notifications, although it ensures that you do not save them in any way, and the accessibility service. One of the advantages that it provides you is that its navigation system has been designed in such a way that you can access both CoverScreenOS and the Samsung series possibilities, you will be able to find out how to use it easily in the app itself.