Better unlock functionality in 4.2? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Would it be possible to (or does some rom already have it that I don't know about) make it so that lockscreen widgets in 4.2 can be fully expanded by default and then unlocked just by swiping the unlock up? So basically the widget could be shrunk back and the phone unlocked all in one motion?
This would basically unlock in a similar way to HTC Sense. I'm just not a huge fan of having to first shrink the widget and then unlock as it feels like a totally unnecessary step.
I think Xylon has quick press and hold to unlock, but I found Xylon to be pretty unstable on my VZW nexus. Could that functionality be ported to any rom? If it matters I'm running Liquid Smooth Beta.
Any help would be awesome. Thanks.

Team sourcery rom has auto maximize widgets and long press lock key to unlock phone. Works very well for what you are looking for

namtombout said:
Team sourcery rom has auto maximize widgets and long press lock key to unlock phone. Works very well for what you are looking for
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Cm and aokp as well.
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tiny4579 said:
Cm and aokp as well.
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Can you tell me where this setting is? I'm running the latest CM10.1 nightly and cannot find it.

rotz055 said:
Can you tell me where this setting is? I'm running the latest CM10.1 nightly and cannot find it.
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settings / lockscreen / maximize widgets

tiny4579 said:
Cm and aokp as well.
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jsgraphicart said:
settings / lockscreen / maximize widgets
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right, I've done that but it still takes two swipes to unlock. One up and one to the right. Not a huge deal but I'd like a quicker unlock option.

rotz055 said:
right, I've done that but it still takes two swipes to unlock. One up and one to the right. Not a huge deal but I'd like a quicker unlock option.
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When the widget is expanded, long press on the little lock icon.

jsgraphicart said:
When the widget is expanded, long press on the little lock icon.
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There is a tick box to enable the feature.
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dschreiber69 said:
There is a tick box to enable the feature.
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I don't think that option is available in CM10. I think it's just like that by default.

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Change statusbar location to bottom?

On one of the Galaxy S ROMs I used, I could change the statusbar's location to the bottom of the screen, and I could then swipe up for my notifications. Is that possible with my rooted d2att 4.2.2 phone?
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baldwithglasses said:
On one of the Galaxy S ROMs I used, I could change the statusbar's location to the bottom of the screen, and I could then swipe up for my notifications. Is that possible with my rooted d2att 4.2.2 phone?
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Look for a ROM that allows for UI more to be changed from phone to tablet.
Can you provide any examples?
baldwithglasses said:
Can you provide any examples?
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Paranoid android is the most popular there is a few other in the dev section that support it as well like rootbox
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Thanks, odd spec - that's helpful.
baldwithglasses said:
Thanks, odd spec - that's helpful.
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I use Task's AOKP exclusively and it's an available option.

Nexus like multitasking ?

Any one know of any apps that handle multitasking like the Nexus devices do, or even better like how CM10 handles it?
scotbotmosh said:
Any one know of any apps that handle multitasking like the Nexus devices do, or even better like how CM10 handles it?
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??? Rephrase please...
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The Nexus devices show a transparent floating list on the right side of the screen where you can swipe away open apps, CM goes one step further and gives you a button to close all open apps. The HTC One takes you to another screen with really small pictures of apps you swipe away one by one to close. Ideally I am looking for the CM version of that, or would even settle for the stock Google version.
Wait until the Google edition then flash that.
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spitfire2425 said:
Wait until the Google edition then flash that.
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You see the whole part about me posting here is that I don't want to wait. But thanks for the suggestion.
TrickDroid rom has an option in its settings to change from sense multitasking to the nexus style you are referring to. Only thing is there is no close all option like CM.
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Wait until the Google edition then flash that.
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smood74 said:
TrickDroid rom has an option in its settings to change from sense multitasking to the nexus style you are referring to. Only thing is there is no close all option like CM.
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Thanks, that is exactly what I am looking for, just in an apk or a flashable zip. I will keep looking.
scotbotmosh said:
Thanks, that is exactly what I am looking for, just in an apk or a flashable zip. I will keep looking.
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Its a framework change. I've done it before on another phone. And by the way, you don't need to wait for the google edition. CM10.1 is exactly that with more features.
aooga said:
Its a framework change. I've done it before on another phone. And by the way, you don't need to wait for the google edition. CM10.1 is exactly that with more features.
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Thanks. I know I could jump on cm but oddly enough I am enjoying the stock rooted app at the moment. I appreciate the feedback.
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You'll probably have to ask someone to make it for you specifically, or Flash TrickDroid which isn't far off a stock rom other than some theme options
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The Nexus devices show a transparent floating list on the right side of the screen where you can swipe away open apps, CM goes one step further and gives you a button to close all open apps. The HTC One takes you to another screen with really small pictures of apps you swipe away one by one to close. Ideally I am looking for the CM version of that, or would even settle for the stock Google version.
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Ah ok, you mean AOSP recent apps it has been answered in the posts above.. try Tricks rom, its very good my friend..
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Themer app

I just got my pass is anyone else got their cause I can't see any theme in appropriations install... Anyone else for this problem?
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pikachukaki said:
I just got my pass is anyone else got their cause I can't see any theme in appropriations install... Anyone else for this problem?
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It seems like the app checks for resolution and/or screen density. Restoring the nav bar height to stock fixed it for me.
ctbear said:
It seems like the app checks for resolution and/or screen density. Restoring the nav bar height to stock fixed it for me.
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Yeah i also notice that after a bit and fixed it...
pikachukaki said:
I just got my pass is anyone else got their cause I can't see any theme in appropriations install... Anyone else for this problem?
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Themer doesn't support fullscreen. I know, it sucks. Make sure to vote for this option on their support website.
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jrudyk said:
Themer doesn't support fullscreen. I know, it sucks. Make sure to vote for this option on their support website.
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In other words half of the users can't use it. Oh well.
Sblast said:
In other words half of the users can't use it. Oh well.
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You can still use it as long as you enable soft keys. But sift keys are ugly. Use pie.
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jrudyk said:
You can still use it as long as you enable soft keys. But sift keys are ugly. Use pie.
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I still can't get it working.
What's the exact problem? Screenshot it maybe?
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Sblast said:
I still can't get it working.
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This app doesn't work on Custom Roms...themes do not loads up.....
neojacks said:
This app doesn't work on Custom Roms...themes do not loads up.....
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tell me about it. Oh well. I'll stick with Nova.
Guys, the solution is too easy:
Enable status and navbar with stock height, set theme and change back to pie or whatever you like
ccab said:
Guys, the solution is too easy:
Enable status and navbar with stock height, set theme and change back to pie or whatever you like
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That's great in theory but you get misaligned themes then that look ugly / don't work properly. I'm watching the app but until they can support full screen I won't be using it.
neojacks said:
This app doesn't work on Custom Roms...themes do not loads up.....
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Yes, it actually does. I'm using CM10.2 NIGHTLY, and it works fine. Plus, many other people with custom roms say it works. If you're on a Nexus 4, or any other device with no hardware keys and just soft keys, make sure that soft keys are ENABLED. (if this STILL doesn't work, I think it must be that it only works with AOSP roms)
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Imo it need more themes...and better ram and battery usage....
desarenezitic said:
That's great in theory but you get misaligned themes then that look ugly / don't work properly. I'm watching the app but until they can support full screen I won't be using it.
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You pointed out the reason why they don't support custom nav bar height / expanded desktop: how can they possibly align the themes if there are thousands of space configurations for the same device? Supporting the stock configuration seems like the most logical and reasonable choice.
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You pointed out the reason why they don't support custom nav bar height / expanded desktop: how can they possibly align the themes if there are thousands of space configurations for the same device? Supporting the stock configuration seems like the most logical and reasonable choice.
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This is only a Beta app and this kind of support has to come or it will ale off massively imo.
I was using Buzz Launcher until recently and that handles many screen sizes / configurations without issue. I feel in time Themer can achieve or even surpass this level.
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desarenezitic said:
This is only a Beta app and this kind of support has to come or it will ale off massively imo.
I was using Buzz Launcher until recently and that handles many screen sizes / configurations without issue. I feel in time Themer can achieve or even surpass this level.
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If I remember correctly Buzz launcher stretches the assets to accommodate different sizes. This is not ideal imo.
ctbear said:
If I remember correctly Buzz launcher stretches the assets to accommodate different sizes. This is not ideal imo.
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I can only comment on my experience and I never experienced a bad theme on Buzz, don't know about stretching.
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Works for me running xlyon ROM! No problems with 4.2.2 ROM.
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[Lockscreen] LG Optimus G / Galaxy S4 Lockscreen

Works PERFECT on my Nexus 4 running 4.4 PSX v2 ROM Should work on ANY ROM.
Found this app while browsing in personalization category in playsore, both apps are FREE and they're really smooth, customizable and cristal clear, I saw many people trying to port other devices lockscreens to the Nexus 4 but failed, download it while you can before Google take it down from the play store
Don't forget to press thanks if this helped you in any way, thanks in advance!
Note 12/22/13: In order to remove the lockscreen delay move this app from user app to system app, it'll still have a little delay if you lock and unlock too fast (1 second lock)
You can move an user app to system with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lockscreen.galaxy
Note: This app asked me for root and I granted it, I don't know if it can be used without root.
All credits goes to the developer of this application andev888.
To Moderators: If this isn't the correct section or this isn't allowed to be posted feel free to move/remove the thread.
why its so important to hit thanks button?
Why not just share to make people happy?
btw, LG Optimus G worked like a charm ( asked root permission )
I was hoping it had the crystal effect which really kick a**
But a nice lockscreen indeed.
Tested and works on Purity 4.4.2 too.
I search LG Otimus lockscreen long time, THANKS :good:
torstenconrad said:
I was hoping it had the crystal effect which really kick a**
But a nice lockscreen indeed.
Tested and works on Purity 4.4.2 too.
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What crystal effect are you talking about?
ernadr said:
I search LG Otimus lockscreen long time, THANKS :good:
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I was looking for the Xperia Z and Optimus G lockscreen but only found buggy or uncompleted ports :c
PunkOz said:
What crystal effect are you talking about?
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This one, look at around 8 secs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfX7Mb_fbs
I think optimus g has it too
LG lock screen had a little delay to display but it is fantastic
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torstenconrad said:
This one, look at around 8 secs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfX7Mb_fbs
I think optimus g has it too
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Maybe the dev can port it too considering he managed to port the other effects
lovelyhesam said:
LG lock screen had a little delay to display but it is fantastic
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Yeah, It has a little delay if you lock and unlock fast, but if you leave it locked for 5 seconds or so it won't have any delay at all
amitb96 said:
Maybe the dev can port it too considering he managed to port the other effects
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I was wondering if developers in XDA will be able to port those lockscreens into default lockscreens in their ROMs, or maybe they could look at the apk and figure how to make more lockscreens with other effects, like Xperia Z and so on(?)
If the music controls worked then I would've used it probably.
G2 lockscreen?
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Why do you want so many permissions for a simple lockscreen app??
I takes over 100mb ram & makes my fone can't go to deepsleep with omni rom
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There aren't any music controls either.
biondi53 said:
Why do you want so many permissions for a simple lockscreen app??
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It has a very minimum permissions as needed.
Surprises me because i never see people complaining about apps like Facebook or viber which has full access to every permission.
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can anyone upload the latest version for me?
can't get it from store
tuilalnvinh said:
I takes over 100mb ram & makes my fone can't go to deepsleep with omni rom
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My phone goes deepsleep, but this one takes huge amount of ram and resources, it even doesn't launch emediatly after you press power button. You see your homescreen and after sec you see lockscreen. But it's beatiful
Dark Fear said:
can anyone upload the latest version for me?
can't get it from store
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Google it we with latest version number. I always find apps m sure u also will. give it a try
BTW lock screen are awesome, I was tired of the stock lock screen. Haven't tested the battery life and ram usage but these lock screen are beautiful and highly customizable.
I cannot choose custom wallpaper. Anyone else facing this problem?
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vishal007 said:
Google it we with latest version number. I always find apps m sure u also will. give it a try
BTW lock screen are awesome, I was tired of the stock lock screen. Haven't tested the battery life and ram usage but these lock screen are beautiful and highly customizable.
I cannot choose custom wallpaper. Anyone else facing this problem?
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Custom wallpaper is being used currently on my N4
While in background these apps use ~25 Mb memory. While unlocking it goes up to 60Mb which I think is quite obvious. Not a big thing to worry about as those other devices out there use way to much than this. Also there are no music controls idk if those are provided with OEM devices or not. But good thing is, we still have expandable status bar while in lock screen and can be used to control music.
Edit : One problem seems to be that we cannot use kill all button in recents menu, it kills the custom lock screen process.
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Zehlek said:
Custom wallpaper is being used currently on my N4
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OK I think I need to check out what's the problem with mine.
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Sense 6 leak?

Saw this link for sense 6 on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/htcone/comments/212mgc/htc_sense_6_rom_for_htc_one_leak/. Is this for real and possibly usable by our htc ones?
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Saw this link for sense 6 on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/htcone/comments/212mgc/htc_sense_6_rom_for_htc_one_leak/. Is this for real and possibly usable by our htc ones?
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Running Sense 6 right now thanks to Hawk.
http://www.android-edge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8763
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brholt6 said:
Running Sense 6 right now thanks to Hawk.
http://www.android-edge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8763
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Thanks, I guess I'll have to try it out!
Really loving what HTC is doing for sense 6.
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Leraeniesh said:
Really loving what HTC is doing for sense 6.
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Same here, it's been pretty enjoyable to use so far!
Lockscreen Widgets
I haven't found anything about lockscreen widgets and cannot find them anywhere... Can you enable them in sense 6? If so, how?
Thanks,
skiman10
skiman10 said:
I haven't found anything about lockscreen widgets and cannot find them anywhere... Can you enable them in sense 6? If so, how?
Thanks,
skiman10
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The lock screen widgets are the same as 5.5. Just swipe from the top of the screen and it will bring you to another screen where you can add them.
Edit: maybe not...I swear it let me on version 3.0 but on 3.1 I'm not able to swipe over.
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You have to swipe at the top right edge right under the time clock in the notification bar.
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You gotta pull it down first to expand the widget then swipe over. Plus you gotta enable lock screen widgets in security settings.
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skiman10 said:
I haven't found anything about lockscreen widgets and cannot find them anywhere... Can you enable them in sense 6? If so, how?
Thanks,
skiman10
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settings > security > "enable lock screen widgets"
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You gotta pull it down first to expand the widget then swipe over. Plus you gotta enable lock screen widgets in security settings.
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I've done this. No cigar.
Edit: also I've lost the ability to swipe left and right for blink feed and whatever the other thing was on the lock screen. Maybe something to do with that? And to hold to get to Google Now. Seems all the gestures are gone.
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skiman10 said:
I've done this. No cigar.
Edit: also I've lost the ability to swipe left and right for blink feed and whatever the other thing was on the lock screen. Maybe something to do with that? And to hold to get to Google Now. Seems all the gestures are gone.
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I can confirm those all work in 3.0
Guess well have to wait till tomorrow...
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Leraeniesh said:
I can confirm those all work in 3.0
Guess well have to wait till tomorrow...
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ditto, works great still cant wait to see what hawks has up his sleeve.
Gestures from lock screen
I was running the Sense 6.0 from Santod yesterday and lost support for gestures only when using a 3rd party launcher. I think that's sense related and not ROM related, so hopefully that helps guys.
Running Sense 6 great
I'm running NuSense6 4.6 from santod with no issues. Sense 6 works well and battery life is phenomenal (3-4%/hr with light usage). Extreme Power Saver turns it into a touch screen flip phone, but was in standby overnight for 8 hrs and used 3% of battery. Very pleased!

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