You Can Now Customize the Keyboard on Your Samsung Galaxy
Published: 2026-04-13
You spend a lot of time using the software keyboard on your phone, so it makes sense to make sure it's a keyboard you're comfortable with—one that suits both your aesthetic taste and your typing requirements. I've previously covered the best alternative keyboards if you want a change from the default one that comes with your phone, but if you're a Samsung Galaxy owner, there's another option to be aware of: You can create your own keyboard, too. This comes via the Keys Cafe app, part of the Good Lock utilities suite that Samsung develops to accompany One UI. It lets you build keyboards exactly to your needs—from the keys on show, to the animations that appear when you press them. Getting started with Keys Cafe You can access Keys Cafe by downloading Good Lock from the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store . While Good Lock doesn't come preinstalled on One UI, it is an official Samsung add-on, and there's a lot to explore: There are tools here for tweaking volume settings, making 3D animated wallpapers, and adding extra processing options to the phone camera, for example. To design your own keyboards, find Keys Cafe on the Plugins screen. Tap the download icon to the right of the utility name to get it on your phone, and when the download is complete, tap on Keys Cafe at the top of the list to launch it. Keys Cafe will also be added as an app on your home screen and in the app drawer. Keys Cafe is part of Good Lock. Credit: Lifehacker Keys Cafe isn't just a…
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