Samsung’s next update could include a feature you’ll probably never use

What do you want to know

• Samsung may let you check the time by double-tapping the back of your phone, even when the screen is off.
• This update should arrive on the RegiStar module of the Good Lock application, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.
• This feature might roll out to more Galaxy devices with One UI 7 (likely Android 15).

A new rumor is circulating that Samsung might let you check the time on your Galaxy phone with just a double tap, even when the screen is off.

As spotted by tipster Tarun Vats on back of your phone to check the time. (via 9to5Google). This new feature is expected to debut on the next-generation Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.

Launched with One UI 5 based on Android 13, the RegiStar module allows Galaxy phone users to customize their interface. With RegiStar, you can change what happens when you long-press the side key and set actions like taking a screenshot by double-tapping the back of the device.

Currently, the Back-Tap feature requires the phone screen to be turned on. However, with the upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update, Samsung plans to change that. The new update will add a feature allowing Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users to check the time by double-tapping the back of their device, even when the screen is off.

This feature may be extended to more Galaxy devices in the future. This wider rollout is expected to happen with the release of One UI 7, which will likely be Samsung’s version of Android 15.

This feature is apparently aimed at taking the Back-Tap option in RegiStar to the next level. This can look perfect in situations where the screen is difficult to see, such as in direct sunlight.

But since many of your favorite Galaxy devices already have an always-on display and other options for checking the time with a tap or lifting of the device, the new double-tap to check time feature raises questions about its practical usefulness. . It is unclear whether this new method will significantly improve the user experience or address a specific, as yet unidentified, user need.

While the usefulness of the upcoming feature may be up for debate, it’s still a worthwhile upgrade for the RegiStar module. It lets you do more without needing to turn on the screen. Samsung will likely keep other Back Tap actions disabled when the screen is off to avoid accidental triggers.