Samsung’s Galaxy S25 has begun its official sales and is now available in stores. So, if you are getting your paws on the new Galaxy S25 series, congrats! Previously, we shared a list of all the settings that you need to change when you get your Galaxy S25. This time, we are looking to look at the must-have apps that you need to install on your Galaxy S25 series device.
And no, this list will not contain the apps that you would use regularly such as email and music streaming services, as different users prefer using services of their choice. So let’s take a look at what apps you must have on your Galaxy S25 device.
Galaxy S25: Essential Apps To Download Right Away!
Having a good number of useful apps, helps you to take the most advantage out of your Galaxy S25 series. So sit back and read through the list and decide if you would like to try these apps.
Samsung Good Lock
Yes, a Samsung-branded app is at the top of this list. Why? Well, Good Lock is a platform that has several customization-related modules. From customizing the animations to the lock screen, sound, keyboard, and even a good number of camera adjustments like Camera Raw Expert and Camera Assistant. We will soon be covering the various GoodLock customization elements in an upcoming customization guide for the Galaxy S25 and One UI 7.
You can install Samsung Good Lock from the Galaxy App Store. Good Lock is now available in more countries with the One UI 7.
Samsung Music
Another Samsung branded app? If you are someone who has a digital copy of their favorite music and doesn’t use streaming services, you will need the Samsung Music player app. A lot of other Android OEMs will usually have the music player installed by default, but that is not the case with the Galaxy S25 and even the previous year’s S24 series. The Samsung Music player is simple, has all the settings that you would find in a music player, and has no ads whatsoever.
Samsung Music can be installed from the Galaxy App Store.
Galaxy Enhance X
The Galaxy Enhance X app is the all-in-one Gallery app that lets you tweak your images. You can choose to make use of the regular image editing tools or, you can pick from the numerous image-related Galaxy AI tools. From object eraser to remastering and even the ability to create a 24-hour time-lapse. The app also lets you edit 30-minute videos. The Galaxy Enhance X app also has support for Dex mode.
Get the Galaxy Enhance X app from the Galaxy App Store.
Good Guardians
Just like the Good Lock lets you customize a lot of the UI elements on your Galaxy S25, the Good Guardian app lets you customize and play around with the deep-rooted elements of your Galaxy smartphone. You can get even more settings with the Good Guardian modules such as Battery Tracker, Battery Guardian, App Booster, and Display Assistant which lets you adjust certain display-related settings. Even though this is an official Samsung first-party app, the Good Guardians app is not available in all regions. But, you can always choose to sideload the app and its modules from reputed APK downloading websites such as APK Mirror.
Good Guardians is available on the Galaxy App Store.
GCam
GCam is a great Google Camera mod that has been around for a long time. Google Camera is known for the amazing picture and video output. A lot of Android devices out there have been supported by the GCam app. The reasons? Well, you get to play with a lot of camera settings that the default camera app doesn’t have, and you get to take slightly better pictures when compared to the stock camera app. While it is not recommended, you can always try out the camera and do a personal camera comparison between GCam and the stock camera on your Galaxy S25.
PENUP
Now, this is an app that comes pre-installed on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If you have uninstalled it, I would recommend installing it back. Why? Well, since the Ultra comes with an S pen, you can use the S Pen to enjoy some good old digital coloring. There are a lot of coloring pages for you to browse through and color. You can also create your drawing or even do a photo drawing with the help of the S Pen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Install the PENUP App from the Galaxy App Store.
Samsung Food: Meal Planning
Everyone wants to be healthy, but no one puts in the effort. Samsung’s Food app is here to help you stay healthy. How? This Food app lets you prepare the dish and also gives you a lot of nutritional information as well as how long it will take to prepare the said dish. The app also lets you add other people and your friends, so you can share your healthy recipes with the community. If you like a recipe, you can choose to add all the ingredients as a shopping list within the app itself.
Eat healthy with the Samsung Food app from the Galaxy App Store.
V OS Samsung Kids Installer
Do you have kids at home that keep asking for your phone? Well, Samsung has designed its own Kids Mode app just for the kids. All you need to do is install it on your Galaxy S25 series, launch the app, and hand the phone to your kids. With the Kids Mode enabled you will see a fun little animated screen and a few apps that are meant for kids. You can choose what more apps the kids would like thanks to the parental controls, which require either your fingerprint or password/pin input.
Make Your Phone Kid Friendly with the V OS Samsung Kids App from the Galaxy App Store.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the 6 must-have apps on your Galaxy S25 series smartphone. Now you might say well, this is a small list, where are the other productivity apps? My answer? Well, many Samsung smartphones already come pre-installed with many Samsung and Google first-party apps. You also get a handful of Microsoft apps and even Spotify out of the box. Now, you can choose to continue using those apps immediately or simply uninstall them and install whatever alternatives you like.
So, what other useful apps do you think would be perfect to use on the Galaxy S25 series? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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