The four lock-screen widgets are OK (the calendar is the most useful I feel), but I was surprised that there was only 4. Are there any others out there?
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Mizuu has just updated to add some.
Personally, I've turned lockscreen widgets off for now.
Hopefully more apps get updated to support this feature as right now it's a bit useless
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There are more in the play store, search "4.2 lock screen widgets"...its mostly clocks, but any thing new is a plus!
EDIT: There are double as many apps as when I checked yesterday, new widgets, a lot more. I can only assume this is a glimpse of what's to come.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993187
Personally I'm happy with just the time and overview of my inbox. What else would you plan on using?
HD widgets is updated and has a nice 5 day weather outlook for the lock screen. Also too, they have their clocks for the lock screen too
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How can I turn off the widgets without rooting
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coldracerx said:
How can I turn off the widgets without rooting
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Try the "Lockscreen Features Policy" app.
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People should take a look at "widget Locker" ...
U can adjust almost everything with this gem...
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If you don't like the 4.2 lock screen clock there's the Nexus 4 clock that allows you to add the 4.2 Analogue clock to your lock screen. I've also added the IP Widget that allows you to add a Widget to your lock screen that provides network status.
In the UK there are only 3 Widgets clock, calendar & gmail by default for some reason, what's the 4th default Widget?
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Rolandh said:
If you don't like the 4.2 lock screen clock there's the Nexus 4 clock that allows you to add the 4.2 Analogue clock to your lock screen. I've also added the IP Widget that allows you to add a Widget to your lock screen that provides network status.
In the UK there are only 3 Widgets clock, calendar & gmail by default for some reason, what's the 4th default Widget?
Roland
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I believe it is Google Sound search/Ears. I don't have it either (Finland).
Yes it's Google Sound Search.
Power Amp's lockscreen widget will work when you're listening to music
Plume now has a lockscreen widget for 4.2
mikeyd85 said:
Power Amp's lockscreen widget will work when you're listening to music
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Thanks, I didn`t know power amp had its own lock screen widget! Turned it on in my xperia u and on nexus 7!
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Yes it's Google Sound Search.
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I wonder why Google didn't unfreeze Sound Search with the 4.1.2 updat where Google Music is available now.
In Italy it's missing too even though there is Google Music since mid-november
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Is there a free Calendar app that has a 4x4 widget that syncs with google calendar...
Struggling to find one that works on my nexus
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Personally I'm using the default Calender widget. You can resize it to 4x4. It's not as good as Simple Calender Widget but until that is fixed for ICS it's better than nothing.
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Personally I'm using the default Calender widget. You can resize it to 4x4. It's not as good as Simple Calender Widget but until that is fixed for ICS it's better than nothing.
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You learn something every day, I did not know you could re-size widgets.
Ive succesfully done that but it just shows today, can you change the view to a monthly calendar?
Thanks though mate, appreciated
No prob. Glad to to help.
I don't see any way to change the display settings of the Calender widget though. Seems like it's stuck like that.
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Have you tried Jorte? I don't know if it's updated for ICS yet, but it's my go-to calendar. You can display the whole month in a 4x3 or 4x4, with your calendar entries actually spelled out, instead of just a dot that you have to zoom in on to see what it is. Pure Calendar Widget also does this, but is widget only, and costs $2.99 in the market.
Android pro widgets is really clean.. Also it includes a nice timeline style widget with both Facebook and twitter!
I recommend the paid version.. Some good themes.
Edit: forgot I was still in galaxy Nexus forums.. Not sure if it is ics compatible.
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I'm currently using wp clock for my homescreen clock. Previously I used fancy widgets which allowed me to map the weather icon to weatherbug, and the battery percentage to settings. Because wp clock is a live wallpaper and not a widget, I can no longer do this.
Is there an app out there that would allow me to assign an invisible area in the 2 corners for functions like weather and settings?
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the closest thing that I can think of is circle launcher. you can configure each individual widget to only have one icon/app plus you can make the circle widget completely transparent.
an alternative would be to use a 3rd party launcher (ie apex or nova) that allows you to change icons for any given homescreen icon. than just use a transparent icon or pic.
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I'm already using apex, I may try your custom icon idea. Would be nice to be able to resize area to 2x2 though.
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I'm already using apex, I may try your custom icon idea. Would be nice to be able to resize area to 2x2 though.
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use desktop visualizer and add a 2x2 widget...then use a transparent/blank icon
That worked beautifully, thanks!
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You can try swipepad. It let's you have a grid of apps that you can make appear my touching a predefined hotspots.
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What widgets look great on the Nexus 7? Please share your finds here. Cheers!
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Widgetsoid2 widgets - very configurable, use background from your gallery for contacts.
Gasks - nice scrollable one for agenda and tasks.
N7 Player
Any Go Launcher shortcut - replace with any png image.
Excellent, thanks!
Does anyone know if there is a Whatsapp widget for counting unread messages?
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I use HD Widgets for time and weather. I have the paid version. Not sure what the free one is like.
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I use GO Launcher and GO Notifications for unread count. You have to search for the Go Notifications apk since the Play store says not compatible. I can confirm it works with Gmail and K9.
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Excellent, thanks!
Does anyone know if there is a Whatsapp widget for counting unread messages?
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I have downloaded and installed the apk but I can find no sign of it anywhere. Could you tell me where to look for it? Thanks!
Edit: What I mean is that I don't get the option to open the file after install. Where did you find your apk?
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I'm kind of partial to the widgets below:
Weathereye (having issues at the moment): http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.weather&feature=nav_result#
Minimalistic Text: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.devmil.minimaltext&feature=search_result#
Flipboard: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&feature=search_result#
Power toggles: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&feature=search_result#
Simple Calendar: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anod.calendar&feature=search_result#
If you want to see what it looks like check the post your home screen thread here.
UCCW - most customizable clock/weather/whatever widget available, check XDA main Themes forum for UCCW thread with 100s of themes
Minimal Reader - for news
Jorte - for Calendar
I use AOKP so no need for power toggles since they are in the dropdown...
Beautiful widgets has a nice selection of weather widgets.
You talkin' to me? GO notify is part of the GO app. If you hit settings and scroll to the right, you'll see notifications (after you installed the apk), click it and lets you set notifications for various things. It's not an app or widget, but does show up in system apps list.
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I have downloaded and installed the apk but I can find no sign of it anywhere. Could you tell me where to look for it? Thanks!
Edit: What I mean is that I don't get the option to open the file after install. Where did you find your apk?
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Beautiful widgets has a nice selection of weather widgets.
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If only they would fix the dynamic sizing option in their 4x1 weather. Using it at the moment until weathereye gets sorted. /rant
Another vote for power toggles here. Works well with the default theme (appearance wise)
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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.
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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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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Anyone know a weather widget I can use on lockscreen that works like HTC Animated Weather? That made clouds, sun, rain across the entire lockscreen. I remember I use to have one that when it rained on one ROM you would see a wiper wipe away the rain drops but I can't find an app that does that. Using MOAR ROM with Android 4.3
Fancy widgets has that option
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BubZX said:
Fancy widgets has that option
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Thanks will check that out. Checked it out and does not work.. Fancy Widgets! Beautiful Widgets! Animated Weather! None work with MOAR 9 ROM. Maybe something broken with the Android 4.3. All I know is I can not get a single animated weather to work! Is there some mod that I can flash that will give me animated weather?
I wonder how to add weather widget in lock screen, too
I'm also using MOAR 9
gs3trigger said:
I wonder how to add weather widget in lock screen, too
I'm also using MOAR 9
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From what I understand the feature is no longer available due to Google and there stupidity removing feature from the kernel. Why does the kernel seem to be getting less and less features as they update. Google we'll give you one feature but take away 2 or 3 but because of the 1 you will never miss it.. I really hate Google.