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
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I dunno if anyone found this yet but iff u like the sense 3.0 lockscreen then u gotta try agile lock!
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Yes buddy, it rocks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15994636&postcount=10
until Dev make it possible to block home button unlock, this lockscreen is useless and just another pretty lockscreen like many other in the market.
So far the only lockscreen able to block the home button in the market is Widgetlocker.
who need another lockscreen that don't actually lock anything since any press to a button you might do by accident in your pocket will unlock your screen.
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I actually dont mind the home button waking my screen up. It doesnt unlock it though
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thyttel said:
until Dev make it possible to block home button unlock, this lockscreen is useless and just another pretty lockscreen like many other in the market.
So far the only lockscreen able to block the home button in the market is Widgetlocker.
who need another lockscreen that don't actually lock anything since any press to a button you might do by accident in your pocket will unlock your screen.
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Everyone has a seperate requirement. What's not good enough for you is very good for the OP and me.
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This lockscreen's awesome! PLenty of promise. Bought the paid one straight away.
Hopefully more cusotmisable features are added in the future such as positioning of shortucsts, icons, and themes.
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until Dev make it possible to block home button unlock, this lockscreen is useless and just another pretty lockscreen like many other in the market.
So far the only lockscreen able to block the home button in the market is Widgetlocker.
who need another lockscreen that don't actually lock anything since any press to a button you might do by accident in your pocket will unlock your screen.
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How do you prevent home button from preventing unlock in widget locker? I can't seem to find that setting.
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thyttel said:
until Dev make it possible to block home button unlock, this lockscreen is useless and just another pretty lockscreen like many other in the market.
So far the only lockscreen able to block the home button in the market is Widgetlocker.
who need another lockscreen that don't actually lock anything since any press to a button you might do by accident in your pocket will unlock your screen.
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This. I was about to ask if it fixes the home button bypass because it's pretty much useless if it doesn't.
kirdroid said:
How do you prevent home button from preventing unlock in widget locker? I can't seem to find that setting.
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Widgetlocker prevents home button bypass by effectively becoming the default launcher. So you set Widgetlocker as your launcher and then select what launcher you want Widgetlocker to launch.
To do this go into Widgetlocker Settings -> Advanced -> HomeHelper -> enable homehelper -> Select System Home -> select WL HomeHelper and tick the use by default option. Then select HomeHelper's Launncher and select the launcher you want to use. This will then prevent the home button bringing up the home screen when locked using widgetlocker.
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Everyone has a seperate requirement. What's not good enough for you is very good for the OP and me.
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Given what we're talking about that makes absolutely no sense to me. To use a simple analogy, surely a lockscreen application preventing the phone being unlocked with a simple button press is as fundamental to it's purpose as a steering wheel is to a car?
u guys still have beautiful widget or fancy widget unlock weather animation with this???
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Given what we're talking about that makes absolutely no sense to me. To use a simple analogy, surely a lockscreen application preventing the phone being unlocked with a simple button press is as fundamental to it's purpose as a steering wheel is to a car?
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Go find an app that lets you do that. No ones forcing you to use this. I can't help it if it didn't make sense to you.
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Go find an app that lets you do that. No ones forcing you to use this. I can't help it if it didn't make sense to you.
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I have an app that does that, it's called WidgetLocker. And I'm well aware no one is forcing me to use this, well done for stating the obvious. Should all that mean I can't discuss the shortcomings of the application in this thread? Obviously not.
You seem to be completely missing the point of what a forum is for.
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I have an app that does that, it's called WidgetLocker. And I'm well aware no one is forcing me to use this, well done for stating the obvious. Should all that mean I can't discuss the shortcomings of the application in this thread? Obviously not.
You seem to be completely missing the point of what a forum is for.
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You can say whatever you want dude. I care a damn.
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I don't mind that home key unlocks your phone but if you touch the app shortcuts they get launched! You don't even need to move them! That's bad... Cuz I accidentally unlock and start apps this way. Stupid!
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its actually full of bugs... if you press the home key and want to change its settings the lockscreen starts again.
And it does not support missed events.
And you need to have a services running!
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I actually dont mind the home button waking my screen up. It doesnt unlock it though
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I find that hard to believe. There is nothing in this lockscreen blocking the home button from unlocking the phone. I bought the paid version and even had a chat with the Dev about it and he is working on a solution for blocking the home button from unlocking but currently thats not possible so find it hard to believe it when your saying its not unlocking your phone
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been using this two days now.
Yes, slightly buggy , but a VERY commendable start.
support the devs
Like this a lot
For some reason though trying to open my Messages through it causes it to crash :/
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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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