Samsung has an updated LockStar version for One UI 8.5 devices, which carries a new unlock animation and functional enhancements.

With its One UI 8.5 refresh, Samsung LockStar gained some serious upgrades for the unlock animation segment. Now, the company is expanding the directory with a new addition called “Swirl,” and it’s ready to refresh your lockscreen.

Samsung enthusiast TarunVats showcased the new Swirl unlock animation in action. Unlocking the device using biometrics or PIN launches the transition that takes you to the home screen through a quick swirl animation effect.

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Additionally, the LockStar update improves manual brightness range for Full screen AOD. It’s a major feature of the Galaxy S25 series, which is gaining functional-level improvements to elevate the user experience.

Samsung specifically noted the enhancements provided to the status bar visibility. Galaxy users can expect even clearer status bar visibility while editing the unlock animation. Here’s the changelog of the LockStar update:

• Adjusted manual brightness range for Full screen AOD
• Added “Swirl” type to Unlock animation
• Improved status bar visibility in Unlock animation edit screen

The updated LockStar is available on Galaxy Store.

One UI 8.5 is currently available on the Galaxy S25 series, that too on the Beta channel. The software is set to be officially revealed tomorrow. Samsung is expected to open the Stable One UI 8.5 rollout following the S26 series sale.

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