Had this phone for Two days now and LOVE it. Way better then evo 3d I had. Only issue I have is I struggle to unlock it every time. Maybe the size maybe the touchwiz screen. Either way it makes me crazy. Anyone make a suggestion of a different lock screen that is stable and won't mess up the excellent battery life.
Btw I have no interest in rooting but don't mind buying an app if needed. Also I have no issue with other parts of touchwiz just the lock screen.
I use widget locker. You can set that up any way you'd like. I have the stock aosp lock screen. Does wonders.
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kevlars9 said:
I use widget locker. You can set that up any way you'd like. I have the stock aosp lock screen. Does wonders.
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So widget locker let's you change the stock lock screen? What does it mean when you say you have the aosp lock screen? Thanks
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So widget locker let's you change the stock lock screen? What does it mean when you say you have the aosp lock screen? Thanks
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Widget locker allows you to customize the lockscreen with a ot of different options. So the AOSP lockscreen is when you slide the icon across to unlock you phone. It is Androids stock lock screen that ships with Android if Samsung or HTC wouldn't add their own.
Agile lock is pretty good too. It gives you a lockscreen similar to sense 3.0
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Widget locker allows you to customize the lockscreen with a ot of different options. So the AOSP lockscreen is when you slide the icon across to unlock you phone. It is Androids stock lock screen that ships with Android if Samsung or HTC wouldn't add their own.
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Ahhh I see. Is there a way to use that stock lock screen without rooting?
Widget locker. Stock look with extra slider.
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kevlars9 said:
Widget locker. Stock look with extra slider.
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Awesome so the bottom one launches camera and Internet?
No issues with batter life or problems right? There seems to be really mixed review kn marketplace about that.
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Awesome so the bottom one launches camera and Internet?
No issues with batter life or problems right? There seems to be really mixed review kn marketplace about that.
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I replaced my stock lock screen with widget locker and haven't experienced any problems (including battery life). It could be that people using widget locker are placing battery intensive widgets on their lockscreen.
Yeah I haven't had any problems with battery life or any slow downs either. This phone handles the battery and speed well. You can set it up however you like, the possibilities are endless. You can even download themes. I just like it so much because I don't have to use the original lock screen for our phone.
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kevlars9 said:
Yeah I haven't had any problems with battery life or any slow downs either. This phone handles the battery and speed well. You can set it up however you like, the possibilities are endless. You can even download themes. I just like it so much because I don't have to use the original lock screen for our phone.
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Thanks again! I downloaded and have been playing with widget locker and love it so far. Only question I have is ... Is there some way to get rid of the icon in the notification bar that shows widget locker ongoing. I keep thinking there is something I have not checked and it kinda bothers me. Tried to find a setting to get rid if it but no luck. Thanks again
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Thanks again! I downloaded and have been playing with widget locker and love it so far. Only question I have is ... Is there some way to get rid of the icon in the notification bar that shows widget locker ongoing. I keep thinking there is something I have not checked and it kinda bothers me. Tried to find a setting to get rid if it but no luck. Thanks again
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There is but I don't have it on my phone right now so I can't tell u where it is. Just look in settings. Maybe advanced? Its there though.
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Its under advance settings .(hide notification icon) don't pay attention to the warning sign. All works fine.
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kevlars9 said:
Its under advance settings .(hide notification icon) don't pay attention to the warning sign. All works fine.
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Lol I must have looked at that thing 20 times. Thanks!
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Hey guys, for those of you who have Go Launcher, the team just release a Go Lock Screen app which is really really nice. It's quite difficult to search on the market so to find it do the following:
Press Menu > Go Store > Go Locker (one of the four picture box on top) > Go Locker > Install
All the lock screens are really nice; I'm currently using the FourKey theme.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RZf6FfmD8Bp3qu6JLNlsVw?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LaliywRXzPwz6cx9oNUR5w?feat=directlink
Holy crap! this thing rocks. Think I found my widget locker replacement..... for now.
I can't find the app. I'm using ADW. I'll wait until it pops up. It looks nice though.
Widget locker just got updated too for ICS, and its pretty slick...
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I have to say, everything GO is pretty amazing. I think I am using all their stuff.
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I can't find the app. I'm using ADW. I'll wait until it pops up. It looks nice though.
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You have to have Go Launcher.
Oh man. I already set ADW the way I want it. So in order to use the lock screen I have to use Go Launcher too right? Is there any way around that?
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Oh man. I already set ADW the way I want it. So in order to use the lock screen I have to use Go Launcher too right? Is there any way around that?
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Not that I know of. Widget Locker just updated their app today as mentioned above, it's pretty nice with their new themes too.
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There's no way to change the lockscreen wallpaper?
I can't download Widget Locker. It just stays at loading via the Market. This sucks.
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There's no way to change the lockscreen wallpaper?
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My guess is that they will incorporate the wallpaper support in the future just be patient
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here is the link to the lock screen
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.jiubang.goscreenlock
Yeah it was just released so give the team some time to incorporate any updates. They update quite frequently in all their apps
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It's nice but the widgetlocker update is damn good as well. Using the ICS lock from it now and it's very responsive
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Back to WidgetLocker...
It rocks.
I use a lot of Go's stuff. This looks like a good start, but widget locker is just better.
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I can't download Widget Locker. It just stays at loading via the Market. This sucks.
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Settings>applications>manage applications>market>clear data
Now try again.
Widget locker update to ics is even better. This go locker is pretty good for free app. If u don't want to spend the few bucks on widget locker then not too bad
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Just heads up, don't use any of the slide to unlock, you may get sue by apple. Lol.
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GREAT FIND THANK YOU! i wouldnt have found this if you didnt say anything.
Is there an EASY way (or APP) to change the COLOR (not font) of the lock screen clock?
you have beastmod 4.0 huh? asked earlier but no one replied. OP of beastmod said he would changed it in the next update though
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I use a replacement lock screen app called widget locker. As someone who hates the stock lock screen I can't recommend it highly enough.
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you have beastmod 4.0 huh? asked earlier but no one replied. OP of beastmod said he would changed it in the next update though
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I worked around it using the ICS theme. That cleaned it up. Very nice theme by the way. That black font over the white date was pretty ugly.
awful_bliss said:
I use a replacement lock screen app called widget locker. As someone who hates the stock lock screen I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Actually I own W.L. but removed it a while back. Some of these apps make a simple thing into a complex operation. It just had too many options to keep track of.
I am not affiliated with this app at all. I'm just sharing.
I'm currently running MROM with holo launcher and this app, holo locker. It's an AOSP jellybean lockscreen, and it runs pretty well. For those who are still using GB, this is a great way to make your phone look and feel up to date. Enjoy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.locker
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That seems pretty neat, you know if it works with the other launchers? Im using ADW-EX.
Thanks.
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That seems pretty neat, you know if it works with the other launchers? Im using ADW-EX.
Thanks.
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Yes, just tested.
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Runs very smoothly, does yours have delay where it shows the homescreen for a brief moment before the lockscreen appears?
Not all the time.
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Frustrated with bot Holo and Go Lockers. It seems like at first they work fine (maybe not, this might happen from the begining), but then the OEM/AOSP lockscreen starts showing up before the Holo/Go lockscreen. I've uninstalled both until I find out how to fix that. Send emails, but haven't got any replies yet.
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Frustrated with bot Holo and Go Lockers. It seems like at first they work fine (maybe not, this might happen from the begining), but then the OEM/AOSP lockscreen starts showing up before the Holo/Go lockscreen. I've uninstalled both until I find out how to fix that. Send emails, but haven't got any replies yet.
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What rom are you on right now, and can I assume you set the lockscreen security to none in the rom before applying your custom lockscreen?
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What rom are you on right now, and can I assume you set the lockscreen security to none in the rom before applying your custom lockscreen?
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I was on CM7 and don't remember ever seeing a way to turn off the lock screen altogether.
Now I'm on miui and using magic locker, working fine.
I think it may have something to do with choosing the locker as the " default launcher"
The magic locket makes it apparent that you need to do that for it work properly.
TheAtheistReverend said:
I was on CM7 and don't remember ever seeing a way to turn off the lock screen altogether.
Now I'm on miui and using magic locker, working fine.
I think it may have something to do with choosing the locker as the " default launcher"
The magic locket makes it apparent that you need to do that for it work properly.
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In cyanogenmod settings > tablet tweaks(?) You can turn off default lock screen.
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DashClock is a replacement lock screen clock widget for Android 4.2+
link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.dashclock
Nice fine thanks looks nice
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I'm using this for a week now but i still can't figure it how to remove that black transparent background.
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Seen this on android central feed, I like it a lot but my only gripe is the fact that the stock LS collapses it. I would love if it can stay "open" all the time instead of having to swipe down to see missed calls or texts. And the damn settings button always shows as well.
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Works very well, i like it.
May be more options will be included in the next upgrades.
i'm using it as well, you should try battery ext from play store.
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Seen this on android central feed, I like it a lot but my only gripe is the fact that the stock LS collapses it. I would love if it can stay "open" all the time instead of having to swipe down to see missed calls or texts. And the damn settings button always shows as well.
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Check and see if ur rom has lock screen Max widgets... That you the whole widget will show when u wake phone...
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How to add weather location? what weather provider is used for weather?
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How to add weather location? what weather provider is used for weather?
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Good question.
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It uses Yahoo Weather, as stated, and apart from adding the extension it should just pick up your location. I didn't have to manually add it. Whether it is done by GPS or Mobile Network location, it just seemed to take for me.
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I'm using this for a week now but i still can't figure it how to remove that black transparent background.
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lesp4ul said:
I'm using this for a week now but i still can't figure it how to remove that black transparent background.
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This used to happen to me . Then i disabled the option to use home screen widgets in lock screen from my custom rom menu.
But now there is a new version from this app, that allows your homescreen widget to have full transparent background.
Yes i just updated recently, now how can i resize the overall icons and texts? They're so big... and i have to slide down to see the rest of the notifications.
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I wish there was support for Whatsapp too.
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I hate having to manually expand the widget when it's set to default.
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I wish there was support for Whatsapp too.
Also,
I hate having to manually expand the widget when it's set to default.
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There is one. Search for dashclock extensions on the play store.
I love the widget. Its fantastic. The only issue I've had is refresh time. I don't know if its there app or what, but I had a missed call yesterday morning. Even though I cleared the notification and even called them back it never went away from the widget. Hope he fixes it soon
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Seen this on android central feed, I like it a lot but my only gripe is the fact that the stock LS collapses it. I would love if it can stay "open" all the time instead of having to swipe down to see missed calls or texts. And the damn settings button always shows as well.
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Did you have a solution for this issue ? My LockScreen also take 2/3 from the Screen, so i cant see the full DashClock
Unless you have some sort of Lockscreen control built into the ROM, and enabled maximize lockscreen widgets or however it's worded, then there doesn't seem to be a way to force it to max size. Unless someone has found another method, which I am eagerly looking for.
I'm loving this, but the weather doesnt seem to show for me. Even tried defining a location in the default clock to see if it was connnected.
looks nice...
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I hate having to manually expand the widget when it's set to default.
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I'm just looking for a customizable/themable lock screen app. I tried go locker, and it's decent but it takes several seconds to respond to me pressing the lock button and generally feels bloated. Everyone seems to love this app but it really doesn't seem worth it. Are there any good alternatives? Obviously I've looked in the play store but I have yet to find anything that seems appealing.
I'm also open to any sort of hacks that can change the way the lock works, etc but there aren't any that I know of.
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Widgetlocker.
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Widgetlocker.
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Can't believe I didn't think of that. I actually bought it a long time ago lol.
Another good one is magic locker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.lockscreen.magiclocker
DashClock - a slightly different take on "lock screen apps".
I use this with a few extensions.
Beautiful design and excellent usability.
MiLocker is another good one. MIUI lockscreen.
Yeah Dashclock gets my vote as well. I don't like lock screen apps usually (like Widget locker)
And what about Zooper