# **One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy Z Flip 6: More Updates Than Anticipated**
Samsung has officially broadened its **One UI 7 beta program** to include additional devices apart from the Galaxy S24 series, featuring the **Galaxy Z Flip 6**. The update includes various anticipated enhancements, but one notable adjustment stands out—Samsung is making it simpler to utilize apps on the cover screen. This minor yet meaningful modification could enhance user experience for flip phone fans.
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## **Progress in Cover Screen Functionality**
One of the primary annoyances with Samsung’s **flip phones** has been the **restricted capabilities of the cover screen**. While Motorola’s Razr series permits users to operate nearly any app on the external display right from the start, Samsung has typically limited this feature. Previously, users had to depend on **Samsung’s Good Lock app** and its **MultiStar module** to fully utilize the cover screen.
With **One UI 7 beta**, Samsung is tackling this concern—at least to some degree. The update presents a **”Get MultiStar” button** in the **Labs menu**, which directs users immediately to the MultiStar module in the **Galaxy Store**. This removes the necessity for manual searches and installations of Good Lock, streamlining the process for users to enhance their cover screen functionality.
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## **How the New MultiStar Shortcut Operates**
Prior to this update, many Galaxy Z Flip owners were unaware that they could **operate additional apps on the cover screen**. Now, with the **One UI 7 beta**:
1. **Users can navigate to the Labs menu** within settings.
2. **A new “Get MultiStar” button** is presented, guiding them directly to the MultiStar module in the Galaxy Store.
3. Once installed, users can activate the **Launcher widget** through MultiStar.
4. Users can then **choose which apps** they wish to use on the cover screen.
This small yet impactful modification raises awareness of the **cover screen’s capabilities**, making them more attainable for a broader audience.
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## **What’s Still Lacking?**
Although this update enhances the **cover screen experience**, there are still some **restrictions**:
– **No support for multitasking** on the cover screen.
– **Apps need to be added manually** to the Launcher for notifications to activate them.
– **Certain tasks still necessitate opening the phone**.
In contrast to the **Motorola Razr Plus 2024**, which allows unrestricted app access **without additional steps**, Samsung’s method still appears **restrictive**. Nevertheless, this update indicates that Samsung is at least contemplating **enhancing the cover screen experience**.
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## **Future Prospects: Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Beyond**
Speculation suggests that the **Galaxy Z Flip 7** will feature a **larger cover screen**, possibly **3.6 inches or more**, akin to the **Razr Plus 2024**. This may signify that Samsung is **reevaluating its cover screen strategy**, shifting from **widget-based interfaces** to a more **app-centric approach**.
If Samsung fully adopts **native cover screen app support** in forthcoming updates, it could make the **flip phone competitive landscape** between **Samsung and Motorola** significantly more thrilling. With the **Motorola Razr 2025** and **Galaxy Z Flip 7** anticipated later this year, the contest for the **finest flip phone experience** is far from finished.
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## **Concluding Remarks**
The **One UI 7 beta** for the **Galaxy Z Flip 6** offers **more updates than expected**, especially in **cover screen functionality**. While it doesn’t completely unlock the possibilities of the external display, the **MultiStar shortcut** represents a step forward.
Samsung still has opportunities for enhancement, but if the **Galaxy Z Flip 7** builds on these improvements, we might witness a **significant transformation in how Samsung manages its flip phone cover screens**.
For the time being, **One UI 7 beta users** can appreciate a **more straightforward method** to access apps on their cover screen—without having to sift through concealed settings.
