Essentials App Brings Good Lock-Like Tweaks to Pixel 10 Pro, but Requires Broad Permissions
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Updated · Android Police · Jun 7
Essentials App Brings Good Lock-Like Tweaks to Pixel 10 Pro, but Requires Broad Permissions
2 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 7
Summary
Pixel 10 Pro testing found the third-party Essentials app adds Samsung Good Lock-style customization, with the biggest gains coming from small interface tweaks rather than flashy features.
Broad system access is the trade-off: the app is sideloaded via APK, needs restricted settings and multiple permissions, and some functions also depend on optional tools such as Shizuku.
Useful additions included hiding the gesture bar, changing animation speed, setting per-app frame limits, remapping volume-key long presses for music and screenshots, and using a timed Caffeinate screen-awake toggle.
Some options felt less compelling, including an elaborate notification-lighting system, while keyboard customization still falls short of Samsung's Keys Cafe-style depth.
Even with those gaps, the review concludes Essentials meaningfully expands the stock Pixel experience for users comfortable granting deeper device access.