# CoverScreen OS Legacy

> A mini OS for your Flip's cover screen!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.coveros](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.coveros)

## Overview

- **ID:** `apps.ijp.coveros`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IJP
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 451,646
- **Rating:** 2.14 / 5 (2,786 ratings)
- **Version:** CSOS\_BETA\_66
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2022-01-05
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=apps.ijp.coveros)
- **Website:** [https://ijp.app](https://ijp.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/coverscreen-os-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/coverscreen-os-privacy-policy)

## Description

CoverScreen OS enhances your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, 4, 5 and other foldables' cover screens by simulating a secondary operating system. It offers more advanced functionality than OEM options like Good Lock, including a customizable app launcher/drawer, widget support, caller ID for VoIP apps, quick toggles, and navigation gestures.

Key features include a powerful media playback screen with additional controls, notifications with reply options via voice, T9, or QWERTY keyboard, edge lighting notification indicators, flex mode support for usage while unfolded, and customizable clockfaces with animated wallpapers. This extension seamlessly integrates and allows users to launch and manage apps, customize widgets, and interact with notifications directly from the cover screen, providing a superior user experience for foldable phone owners.

## Rankings

- #105,845 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNAL_SYSTEM_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `apps.ijp.coveros.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `apps.ijp.coveros.INTERNAL`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23`

## Review summary

CoverScreen OS enhances Galaxy Z Flip cover screen usability by allowing app access without opening the phone and offers more than the stock UI. However, it suffers from frequent bugs, high-priced premium features locked behind paywalls, and compatibility issues. Users report glitches with widgets, alarm, flashlight, and app functionality. Developer support is limited, and ads disrupt the free experience. Despite its promise and continuous updates, the app remains a work in progress best suited for patient users willing to test before committing financially.

### Pros

- Makes the cover screen much more useful and accessible without opening the phone.
- Offers more features than the stock cover UI on Galaxy Z Flip devices.
- Allows usage of apps and features directly from the cover screen, increasing device usability.
- Continuous updates and support from developers, acknowledging that it's a beta app.
- Provides the option to test features via a developer pack or premium unlock.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches such as features randomly stopping working or not responding (e.g., widgets, flashlight, alarm).
- Many key features locked behind expensive paywalls with aggressive ads in the free version.
- Issues with compatibility and functionality, including failure of some apps like Google Meet or features like tent mode and background settings.
- The app sometimes interferes with device functions, like ignoring Do Not Disturb settings or causing black screens and restarts.
- Poor customer support with developers often unresponsive to user issues and feedback.

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- [CoverWidgets](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.coverwidgets) — 8,669 users
- [CoverTweaks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.ijp.covertweaks) — 1,615 users
- [CoverScreen Auto-Rotate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.coverscreen.auto_rotate) — 6,738 users
- [CoverScreen Clockface](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.clockface) — 4,088 users
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- [ZScreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vnapps.zscreen) — 97 users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.ijp.coveros)