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Trouble with unlock screen

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

salth2o said:
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.

salth2o said:
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!

looking for some hd weather/clocks

the sense apk i have coming from my n1 is a bit blurry on the high rez screen, are there any hd ones out yet? would be nice to get the one from the htc rezound... i know easier said than done

I purchased "HD Widgets" for my tablet. Still looks OK on the GN.

suffeks said:
the sense apk i have coming from my n1 is a bit blurry on the high rez screen, are there any hd ones out yet? would be nice to get the one from the htc rezound... i know easier said than done
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if you post the Sense apk i might be able to update the png files to HD

Fancy Widgets sense-style clock/weather is scaling pretty nicely, it's not blurry at all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19689268&postcount=32

Personally i am against to all these battery drain weather/clock widghets ....i dont think they are even stylish. Google search bar FTW
If i had to choose one then i would go for Simi Clock.

DJTaurus said:
Personally i am against to all these battery drain weather/clock widghets ....i dont think they are even stylish. Google search bar FTW
If i had to choose one then i would go for Simi Clock.
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Non removable Google search bar was the reason why I have to use non stock launcher ;-)
The good widgets have options so you can define how often to update weather, or disable it completely. I had to try MANY until found one I like.

Beautiful widgets is sufficient.
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Settings>Apps>All>google Search >Disable , it kills the Google Search Bar, no?

Crappy Res on that as but you get the gist
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willouf said:
Settings>Apps>All>google Search >Disable , it kills the Google Search Bar, no?
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Wow, thanks that did it!

But I hear turning that still doesnt allow you to use the screen estate that was reserved for the search?

zalez7 said:
Beautiful widgets is sufficient.
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This. Its currently only 10p as well!
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aindow said:
This. Its currently only 10p as well!
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+1 to this... grabbed it at full price, works a treat, easily worth 10c
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sn707 said:
Wow, thanks that did it!
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Here's a silly question - now I've removed the Google search bar to see what it looks like off, I've decided I prefer it on. How do I get it back?
I can't enable the app or redownload it. Is it gone forever, or is there an option I've missed?
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JimmyGeordie said:
Here's a silly question - now I've removed the Google search bar to see what it looks like off, I've decided I prefer it on. How do I get it back?
I can't enable the app or redownload it. Is it gone forever, or is there an option I've missed?
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You turned it off like this - Settings>Apps>All>google Search >Disable ?
Well, turn it on the same way! Disabled apps go to the bottom of the pile IIRC, so it won't be in it's usual alphabetical order position.

jabok said:
You turned it off like this - Settings>Apps>All>google Search >Disable ?
Well, turn it on the same way! Disabled apps go to the bottom of the pile IIRC, so it won't be in it's usual alphabetical order position.
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Good man!
As you say, I didn't go to the bottom of the list. Thanks for letting me know...
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willouf said:
Settings>Apps>All>google Search >Disable , it kills the Google Search Bar, no?
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Doh stupit me, noob post before edit

so how to get it back??
edit: nm its at the bottom of the list disabled

[REQ] Genie widget/stock news and weather

I miss the stock news and weather app on the n7. Anyone know what all I would need to pull from a stock rom or from CM10? Thanks.
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Same here looking al over for it.

I copied the Genie .apk from my Droid X to my generic ICS 4.0.3 tablet, and it worked.

Nate2 said:
I copied the Genie .apk from my Droid X to my generic ICS 4.0.3 tablet, and it worked.
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i tried using a apk from an ics rom and it only said network error and there was no menu option on the soft keys...

Pretty sure the grnie widget isn't compatible with JB
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Posted this in another thread, but this one works fine on the N7.
That said, the Google service seems to be down, has been down all day for me, on all my devices, which span Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, ICS, and Jellybean.

Croak said:
Posted this in another thread, but this one works fine on the N7.
That said, the Google service seems to be down, has been down all day for me, on all my devices, which span Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, ICS, and Jellybean.
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Mine started working again this morning, having been down for most of yesterday.

Works good just can't get into the setting to change anything or customize my feeds. I though the galaxy nexus didn't have a physical menu key, I figured it would trigger the on screen menu key automatically.
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Works well, but is there any way to make the widget bigger? Looks kinda small on the N7 home screen.

BuddhaTB said:
Works well, but is there any way to make the widget bigger? Looks kinda small on the N7 home screen.
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If you use Apex or another 3rd party launcher you can re-size it. Sadly, the JB launcher isn't quite as versatile as the 3rd party ones when it comes to resizing widgets, I believe it relies on the widget itself to tell it what sizes it can be and if that information is lacking in older widgets, she no resize.

jltyler said:
Works good just can't get into the setting to change anything or customize my feeds. I though the galaxy nexus didn't have a physical menu key, I figured it would trigger the on screen menu key automatically.
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Try this one instead, has 3-dot menu.

Croak said:
Try this one instead, has 3-dot menu.
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Bro you fricken rock this is exactly what I needed.
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Just curious...what's so cool about this widget?

clankfu said:
Just curious...what's so cool about this widget?
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Nothing really cool about it, I don't even use the widget. It's just a good news reader for me.
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Croak said:
Try this one instead, has 3-dot menu.
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Dude thank you for this!

Best Widgets

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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Manatee Burger said:
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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Lock screen widgets

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?
Roland
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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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ynrozturk said:
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