Ok so the only thing I actually miss from iOS is the lockscreen info that you can easily have displayed (and subsequently scroll thru) Is there anything similar that I can use on the Galaxy SII?
I've used widget locker or whatever it's called, but it's not really the same. And since it also just "lays over" the stock lockscreen it messes up regularly for me. For example if you hit the unlock button twice within 5 seconds there is noticeable lag while the locker widget thing catches up. I can't deal with that at all lol so I took it off. Hopefully there is something better that I don't know about?
I'd actually really like to know this as well...
Try magic locker. I think it works better and has some nice themes like ios
ive done a very long search for this very thing. Get "flyscreen" its like ios5 notifacations but its ics themed....its awesome!
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aqualadb03 said:
ive done a very long search for this very thing. Get "flyscreen" its like ios5 notifacations but its ics themed....its awesome!
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Interesting. I've been using WidgetLocker and have been pretty pleased. But I think I will give flyscreen a try.
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This was part of a theme in the g2/desirez thread.
Is there anything like this for the Epic4g.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/themes-for-cm6-1-final-new-gingerbread/
+1 on this
The dual locks would be awesome.
Pretty sure I would **** bricks if we had a lockscreen like that. I use sms popup, but this would be awesome.
Dj21o said:
Pretty sure I would **** bricks if we had a lockscreen like that. I use sms popup, but this would be awesome.
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I second that
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once the source is released for our phone we'll get a CM rom. then we'll have this.
I had it on my hero, it was pretty slick.
Widget Locker does this.
2sslow said:
This was part of a theme in the g2/desirez thread.
Is there anything like this for the Epic4g.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/themes-for-cm6-1-final-new-gingerbread/
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If we're talking about the lockscreen then, like alfiej said, widget locker can fill it up with sliders and widgets. I do have a question about that link tho. Does the gingerbread lockscreen actually have multiple sliders and/or can it be customized like that on stock? Or is the multiple sliders a change made in CM6.1?
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Widget Locker does this.
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I really don't like running apps in my background (especially lockscreens).
1. They dont work all the time.
2. They take up too much memory.
I used widget locker and my phone died much faster than without it. I had my phone unplugged yesterday for 15 hours before it got down to 80%. With it, it was down at like 60%. Sorry dude.
No need to apologize dude, I just was naming what does this. I bought widget locker a few weeks ago and got a refund within an hour so I feel your pain.
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If we're talking about the lockscreen then, like alfiej said, widget locker can fill it up with sliders and widgets. I do have a question about that link tho. Does the gingerbread lockscreen actually have multiple sliders and/or can it be customized like that on stock? Or is the multiple sliders a change made in CM6.1?
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What's dope about this one is above the sliders you can draw gestures and it will automatically launch those apps
I actually really like our stock lock screen because it basically has these same features. I'd probably go for this one if it was available to us because I like the vanilla layout better.
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No need to apologize dude, I just was naming what does this. I bought widget locker a few weeks ago and got a refund within an hour so I feel your pain.
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I know, its like you pay for **** that doesn't work. I would rather fix it up on the inside, not cover it up with bs. But that's just me.
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optmsprim2 said:
If we're talking about the lockscreen then, like alfiej said, widget locker can fill it up with sliders and widgets. I do have a question about that link tho. Does the gingerbread lockscreen actually have multiple sliders and/or can it be customized like that on stock? Or is the multiple sliders a change made in CM6.1?
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it was in CM 6.1 for my old hero.
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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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!
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.
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
I got a $10 credit in the mail and feel like it would best be used to replace the stock TouchWiz lockscreen. I've been using go locker for a little but it isnt very customizable nor can you use widgets.
I'd like something that is customizable, has weather and doesn't lag or slow down the phone.
Thoughts?
Widget locker is what I use. It's made by the cats that make nova launcher (I personally use their entire suite), and as the title suggests you can most certainly use widgets.
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I got a $10 credit in the mail and feel like it would best be used to replace the stock TouchWiz lockscreen. I've been using go locker for a little but it isnt very customizable nor can you use widgets.
I'd like something that is customizable, has weather and doesn't lag or slow down the phone.
Thoughts?
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You too got a $10 gift card from the Samsung sweepstakes?
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I have widget locker as well. But I don't use it much. I don't care for it really. Using the widgets is cool, but it always seems to lag or show my stock lock screen behind it for a split second
I also hate. . hate. ..hate the fact that If you unlock to a short cut, you go back to the lockscreen after. Example, I unlock direct to camera to take a picture, or to messaging to send a text. I close the app and then it goes back to my lock screen. I find that so irritating that it won't just take me home, like a stock lock screen will. So I just don't use it anymore. Besides I like the aosp lock screen many ROMs have included now.
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radrian92 said:
You too got a $10 gift card from the Samsung sweepstakes?
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Yeah... Not sure what Sweepstakes though
aww i thought i won something special seems like im not the only one who got a $10 card : / eh