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Lockscreen Replacement App

If anyone is interested in replacing their default lockscreen, I recommend Widget Locker. It's on the market for 1.99 but well worth it. I tried them all, LockBot Pro, Lock 2.0, etc, however, Widget Locker is by far the best. Very smooth, no lag, does not drain battery or have any FC's. I've been using it for a couple of days now without any issues. It's up to you whether you want to put widgets on your screen or simply just change the background/lock style. Enjoy.

I also recommend Widget Locker..
Its afaik the fastest one..
Screenshot of it:
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I use Fency Widget on Top, then SMS Unread count for SMS and for missing calls...
Maybe a music player widget would be coul.
You can enable/disable interactions with widgets.
It would be very cool, if you would be able to hide widgets, if the are not used or sth (would need an interface for interactions).

Found it on market for 1.99 ??

OH MY!!! this app is so worth the money! so many lock screen options!
BEST!!

Sorry, I thought it was .99. I've updated the original post.

seriously this lock screen is perfect i would of paid more, thankyou OP i was looking for something like this
how often does the Dev update the app?

I wrote an E-Mail to the author, because during phonecalls the launcher was sometimes enabled..
After several days a new update where out with new additional features..

nice...now to replace the stock dailer with something quick and has full screen called ID and im set! anyone know of a good replacement dailer>?

does the drop/pull down music player control widget still function with widget locker?

Awesome! i'll try it out
thE_29 said:
I also recommend Widget Locker..
Its afaik the fastest one..
Screenshot of it:
I use Fency Widget on Top, then SMS Unread count for SMS and for missing calls...
Maybe a music player widget would be coul.
You can enable/disable interactions with widgets.
It would be very cool, if you would be able to hide widgets, if the are not used or sth (would need an interface for interactions).
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Ferdimage said:
how often does the Dev update the app?
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I released WidgetLocker 1.0 on June 16th and it's on 1.2.2 now (July 27th). The version integer is at 12 but I'm not sure I actually released that many to the public (I don't always bump it for betas but do sometimes).
As it matures more the updates will probably get slower (And less necessary). But it's still young and already the best lockscreen on the market. And I have plenty more ideas and things to implement (And alas some bugs still to fix).

You can enable the notification bar in the widget locker lockscreen..
So the music player should work too.. You can also interact with the widgets if you press an activate button (which you can configure).

thE_29 said:
You can enable the notification bar in the widget locker lockscreen..
So the music player should work too.. You can also interact with the widgets if you press an activate button (which you can configure).
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im sorry, but the music player in notification bar is diffrent from the music control widget in the default lock screen and enabling the notification bar would be defeating the purpose of the lock screen, i think.
i might try this though to check if the music player control in the default lockscreen will work with widgetlocker

As long as you do not press the "activation" key, the display stays black and you cannot interfact with widgets or the notfication bar..
I dont know the music player from the original widget locker..

Dear Dev, still loving the app, can you on your next release please have an option to play/assign unlocking sounds, that would be even better

Ferdimage said:
Dear Dev, still loving the app, can you on your next release please have an option to play/assign unlocking sounds, that would be even better
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For next release you'll get to play an unlocking sound. Release after that you'll get to assign your own. I'm trying to get the next release wrapped up quickly since it includes some Sense-Froyo fixes and that just hit the Desire and EVO.

I didn't find the Widget Locker on Market.
Where is it?

rafaelpinaf said:
I didn't find the Widget Locker on Market.
Where is it?
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You probably see only the free apps! There was fix somewhere here in the forum for this!

You're right. I see only the free apps!
I'll fix it!
Thanks my friend!

I really like this app too, but the name sucks. Have tried it because i thought i can lock WIDGETS for input. Never thought of it being a lockscreen
So quite misleading i guess...

[HOWTO]Customize your Lockscreen with Widgetlocker

I didn't find a thread dedicated to customizing your lockscreen, tought it might be a good idea to post a quick how-to in case some people didn't know about this yet. I've gotten a lot of help from this community so I wanted to give something back, even if it's something small
So the Widgetlocker app allows you to modify your lockscreen, you can add app shortcuts, widgets, sliders, actions, change the background and a bunch of other stuff.
1. Download the Widgetlocker app.
2. Open the app, get into the "tool mode" (tutorial has a good explanation on the different modes).
3. Long press on the screen and there you can choose to add a custom slider, application shortcut or widget.
4. For custom sliders chose ICS theme to make it look like stock, then long press and click edit. You can add up to 4 different actions/shortcuts/applications.
Here are some screenshots of mine, nothing fancy, just 2 extra sliders with 4 apps each. Added flashlight and sound toggle to the default slider and weather widget below the clock.
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You can press thanks if I helped. Enjoy!
Lots of themes for Widgetlocker are available here (thanks zombieflanders)
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Nice work, thanks for sharing.

When I was looking at reviews of this app on the Market, I noticed some people complaining on battery drain, have you experienced that, or any other negative side effects of using Widgetlocker?

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When I was looking at reviews of this app on the Market, I noticed some people complaining on battery drain, have you experienced that, or any other negative side effects of using Widgetlocker?
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Haven't experienced any battery drain so far. The app was a bit quirky at first but checking the "Root Helper" option in advanced settings and disabling the default lockscreen helps a lot.

Good info for those who don't know about it, gabster21. As an addition, there's eleventy billion (no, really, there's so many that they had to create a new index on Google Docs) WidgetLocker themes in this thread, with support from the dev here. BTW the dev is the always-awesome and responsive [email protected], who is responsible for Nova Launcher, which even in beta whoops the stock launcher's butt, so if you haven't already, be sure to thank hi as well as gabster21 and zHk3R.

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Good info for those who don't know about it, gabster21. As an addition, there's eleventy billion (no, really, there's so many that they had to create a new index on Google Docs) WidgetLocker themes in this thread, with support from the dev here. BTW the dev is the always-awesome and responsive [email protected], who is responsible for Nova Launcher, which even in beta whoops the stock launcher's butt, so if you haven't already, be sure to thank hi as well as gabster21 and zHk3R.
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I had a look at those earlier but forgot to add that to the first post.. done it now, thanks!

Another cool feature, useful for advanced users (especially those with root): If you go into WL's settings menu and hold the volume-down button for a couple seconds, you get an additional menu of "experimental" settings. But as the title says, they really are experimental, which means they're unsupported and may not work or even break functionality.

When the ICS slider is at the bottom it expands very small, much smaller than the stock bubble (where the selections sit). But when the slider is moved up from the bottom of the grid it expands all the way, giving a longer travel from the center before a toggle is selected. Does anyone know why this is?
EDIT: I would delete this if I could figure out how. The circle expands less because I had a shortcut on the bottom which would get cut off if it expanded more.

Hello droids
I completely forgot how to customize the maingrid of the app.
In my previous setup i had clock, battery % and (eventually) battery status charging (like gabster21 lockscreen)
I need phosphoreus, but how to config again in this way?
Thanks

Ok for now i solved by an experimental function (hold down volume button in settings menu) but i would know still how i did that customization in the maingrid...
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[APP] Standby Touch - simple app for a simple job

Warning! This has been developed and tested on Galaxy Nexus. It should work fine on SIII, but have a backup, just in case something goes wrong (can't imagine what)
Today I got a little bit bored and decide to make this simple app. As the name says, it allows to put the phone in Standby (Lock) with the touch of app's icon. I know that there are many many apps that do this, but maybe in the future I could add other options to it. So far it seems to work fine, I tested it with Jellbro latest nightly and works like a charm. Maybe I am too lazy, but because my phone is on the desk most of the day, I find it not very convenient to press the Power button...
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Changelog for version 1.4:
1.4
- added Tasks feature
- on some ROM versions the screen my try to turn itself on again after lock, the app will double check and try to lock it again. Please provide feedback if it still does not work.
- minor graphic tweaks
You can find it on Google Play at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alinberce.standbytouch
Feel free to give me suggestions . Also a high rating on Google Play would help. Thanks.

I am using the app and haven't got any "wake screen" events. So hopefully works as expected.
I was thinking of a feature:
1. set an interval in seconds, let's say 60
2. set in the app, Enable touch screen to wake
3. in you press the screen on this interval, the phone awakes.
This of course with the cost of battery life....
What do you say, is is useful or not ?

works but not exactly like power button .
screen flashes white for a couple ms
but like the other functions
(just wondering whether you make a setting so you can choose whether or not to put device into deep sleep ) prob stupid function coz u always want ur device to go into deep sleep when screen off
thanks
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No flashes for me, screen goes immediately off when i press icon, nice Ui look good also. I made swipe gesture to nova launcher, when i swipe up with 2 fingers, screen goes off.
Thanks.

on uninstalling my phone does not autolock anymore, neither does the screen time out, tried on ics, not happy with that, also with the software it would lock the phone on toggling but however it would not turn the screen off, not pretty happy.

@cletusarrarr I am sorry but I can't understand what you said. The app has nothing to do with screen time out or any other system settings.

May I ask what you use for the circle selector ?
Looks great

Thanks @Tolriq... the circle ideas came to me sudden and I've made it from scratch. There is no control I've used. Basically there are 2 custom views, a smaller one with the hour circle and a bigger one with the minutes circles, with some touch and rotation events. Glad you like it, I haven't seen anything like it in any other app. Somehow I think that there are still tweaks to be made, maybe, sometimes it's easy to go wrong by pressing unintentionally on the other one.

Thx! 5 star given!
But still sometimes the screen come back briefly b4 it locks again. I read comments in screen off fx that it doesn't hv this problem on s3. Maybe u can check it out if u hv time. Meanwhile I really enjoy ur work coz the design of the icon is so cool!
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I have encountered this screen shown in some ROMs, in another it didn't appear (this on my Galaxy Nexus). The app only accesses a standard android function to lock the screen, without any bells and whistles. I could not find why it was happening like that, so I just try to make a relock after half of a second (just in case the screen turns on).
Thank you very much for your kind workds.

It's perfect. Love the simplicity of the icon.
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Thanks a lot. If you guys have any ideas for features, please let me know.

I've just released a new version in the market. Unfortunatelly it does not have new features as I've been really busy in the last few months but includes two important things:
- there is no more white screen + app's icon when pressing the app's icon, just before the screen shuts down
- I added compatibility with JB 4.2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alinberce.standbytouch

I have also released a refreshed version of my babies app, I'd love to hear some feedback from those of you who have small babies (1 to 3 years old):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34258314#post34258314

Hi guys,
I have released a new version of the app. I have removed the Tasks feature as it wasn't too helpful and added Sleep Mode. So basically, the Sleep Mode shows for a brief moment (the time you set in Settings) 2 icons which allows you to switch off Sound/Wi-Fi/Data.
Here is how it works:
1. Go to Settings -> Zzzzzz Mode -> Set the interval in hours when you want the icons to be displayed. Set the milliseconds to be displayed and check the toggles you want to disable
2. Next time you press the StandBy icon you will see 2 icons on the screen. The moon icon puts the phone to standby and toggles off the checked things from settings. The sun icon, simply turns them on again and closes, without going into standby.
Any feedback is gladly received.

[APP] Lockscreen Policy - Disable Android 4.2+ Lockscreen Widgets, Camera

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Published to Google Play, Here
(Attached v1.2.2, v1.2.3)
This gets rid of the lockscreen widgets and camera on the homescreen on Android 4.2 or higher.
If you have root, you can disable the bold-hour clock widget from the action bar menu, under 'Clock Hack'. (since 1.2)
The app is completely free. I don't foresee adding anything much to this app (I could add a couple of toggle widgets).
This is a lightweight app at 80KB.
There's a known issue under 4.2.2:
With the clock hack disabled, the clock widget toggles between the bold hour clock and the non-bold hour clock every other unlock. If your device is rooted, you can use the clock hack to get the device to consistently display the non-bold hour clock. Otherwise, there isn't anything I can do for you immediately. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I had no control over this.
Disable widgets and/or camera access on the lockscreen under Android 4.2.
Usage:
1) Run application
2) Make selections, and press activate
3) In the 'Activate device administrator' screen, choose 'Activate'
4) Verify settings, and press 'Apply'
5) To change settings, either press the 'Reset' button or hit the back key from the app to return to the setup screen
Uninstall:
To uninstall, uncheck the application from the 'Device Administrator' list under 'Security' in 'Settings'.
Privacy:
I do not collect any personal information with this completely free application.
No permissions other than device administrator required.
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Google Play developer link
Ratings, reviews welcome
Implements root tooles by Stericson
http://code.google.com/p/roottools/

Cool!
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Thanks! The flashing widget placeholder on the lockscreen was annoying as hell.

This app succeeds where stock Android has failed. :good:

Thank goodness...
The lockscreen was seriously driving me nuts. I hated seeing that widget box every time I turned it on. Thank you for providing a way to turn it off. I just wish Google had made it optional in the first place.
Now, if you could just help me change that ugly, ugly clock font. :good:

It might be possible to change the default clock as more devs support lockscreen widgets, because I think it's just a widget there...

Looks good I am going to have to try this out.
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Installing. The lockscreen changes haven't impressed me much.

works on Nexus 7

THANK YOU!
installing NOW.

I'll test it for you on Nexus S, send me the apk via PM or open it on Google Play.

Thanks for the report for the Nexus 7. I checked out some videos and realized that tablets don't have a camera swipe gesture on the lockscreen. Checking the 'camera' option doesn't really hurt anything though, at least as of the currently available Android API.
Functionally the app is not going to change much. The icon is hideous, but I know it's annoying to have to update for something minor like that, so that's not coming until there's a good idea for something that needs to be in the app.
knzo said:
I'll test it for you on Nexus S, send me the apk via PM or open it on Google Play.
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It doesn't do anything for devices not running Android 4.2. If your device runs Android 4.2 already, you will see it in the Play Store.

chislon said:
It doesn't do anything for devices not running Android 4.2. If your device runs Android 4.2 already, you will see it in the Play Store.
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Alright, when I flash back 4.2 I'll see if I can download from Play, thanks.

APK Download?
Hey, could you please share the APK?
I can't download it on Play Store because my Galaxy Nexus on 4.2 seems to be incompatible...

Allow Clock Replacement Widget?
Thanks for getting this app up so quickly!
I know you're probably not going to add much to it, but I have one request. Is it possible to make it work with clock replacement widgets like the "Fixed 4.2 Clock Widget" (can't link to it in the Play Store because I haven't posted 10 times yet).
That widget fixes the weird bolded-hour clock thing Google decided to do for 4.2, but I can't use it if I disable widgets with your app. If there was a way to disable the addition of new widgets (swiping to the left) but still allow a replacement widget on the primary lock screen, that would be perfect.

Would it be possible to disable Google Now? I'd really appreciate that ability. How did Google screw the lock screen so bad?!

Not sure how the clock widget can be changed.
Also noticed that if a music player has lockscreen widgets, they show up on a new page...
You can disable system apps in Android 4.2. If you disable Google Search in Applications, you lose the swipe up gesture from the soft buttons, but the lockscreen will still show a weird looking dot where Google Now is activated.

AnsenBayer said:
Thanks for getting this app up so quickly!
I know you're probably not going to add much to it, but I have one request. Is it possible to make it work with clock replacement widgets like the "Fixed 4.2 Clock Widget" (can't link to it in the Play Store because I haven't posted 10 times yet).
That widget fixes the weird bolded-hour clock thing Google decided to do for 4.2, but I can't use it if I disable widgets with your app. If there was a way to disable the addition of new widgets (swiping to the left) but still allow a replacement widget on the primary lock screen, that would be perfect.
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Was just thinking the exact same thing. You're right, if this could be done it would be absolutely perfect. :good:

Why oh why do we have to look at that awful clock font? If only there was a way to remove it completely. And why did they decide to have that place holder flash up on the left every single time I unlock? I know I can add a widget, there's no need to remind me every single time I unlock!

I don't think I see a good way of changing the default widget unless you replace the system clock app.

Questions and comments on my new 10

I just picked up a new T-Mobile 10 yesterday, I unlocked it, rooted it, and installed LeeDroid ROM, but no S-Off yet, will wait for CM13 to come for this device before doing that. I run Nova launcher with stock Android icons, and Xposed apps to make this a more Nexus looking and function style phone. I also run a bunch of stock Google apps, like Google Phone, Google Contacts, Google Messenger, etc...
First off, with this ROM, and the major debloating I did with Titanium Backup and Root Explorer, I have this thing slimmed down and running like a champ, super smooth, and barely any programs running in the background, which I know I'll get kick butt great battery life now
Few questions and comments please;
- Lock screen, wow not a fan at all. Why does this weather thing keep showing "unavailable" I don't want weather on my lock screen at all. Can I get rid of that ? As well as the app shortcuts on the lock screen, I want nothing on there, is there a setting somewhere to have zero apps there ?
- I enabled Nav keys like a Nexus device, but not digging it, takes up too much screen space for me. I went back to the stock captivate keys, but is there an app to turn off the backlight on the keys permanently ? I know Samsung Galaxy phones have an app in the Play Store to disable to backlight. Also is there is a way to swap the keys ? Put the back function on the right side instead ?
- Gallery ? Where's the gallery for photos I took, or downloaded wallpapers ?
- Lock screen wallpaper change ? I want the lock screen wallpaper different from the home screen ?
Thanks.

Best DPI setting for this phone ? Just stick with stock, or is there a better recommended DPI ?

Zorachus said:
Best DPI setting for this phone ? Just stick with stock, or is there a better recommended DPI ?
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I read that a dpi of 600 works well.
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Wasn't a fan of the stock lock screen. So i deleted HTC Lock Screen .apk, and rebooted, giving me a stock Android basic lock screen now.

Zorachus said:
I just picked up a new T-Mobile 10 yesterday, I unlocked it, rooted it, and installed LeeDroid ROM, but no S-Off yet, will wait for CM13 to come for this device before doing that. I run Nova launcher with stock Android icons, and Xposed apps to make this a more Nexus looking and function style phone. I also run a bunch of stock Google apps, like Google Phone, Google Contacts, Google Messenger, etc...
First off, with this ROM, and the major debloating I did with Titanium Backup and Root Explorer, I have this thing slimmed down and running like a champ, super smooth, and barely any programs running in the background, which I know I'll get kick butt great battery life now
Few questions and comments please;
- Lock screen, wow not a fan at all. Why does this weather thing keep showing "unavailable" I don't want weather on my lock screen at all. Can I get rid of that ? As well as the app shortcuts on the lock screen, I want nothing on there, is there a setting somewhere to have zero apps there ?
- I enabled Nav keys like a Nexus device, but not digging it, takes up too much screen space for me. I went back to the stock captivate keys, but is there an app to turn off the backlight on the keys permanently ? I know Samsung Galaxy phones have an app in the Play Store to disable to backlight. Also is there is a way to swap the keys ? Put the back function on the right side instead ?
- Gallery ? Where's the gallery for photos I took, or downloaded wallpapers ?
- Lock screen wallpaper change ? I want the lock screen wallpaper different from the home screen ?
Thanks.
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First question, is this clean enough? ?
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Second, no quite sure, but the backlight should be able to turned off via kernel side modification. And on-screen button will be swappable soon in future release.
Third, while you are using google photo, swipe from left to right and select device folders.
Last one, go settings- personalize- edit current theme- lockscreen Wallpaper.
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There's also option for AOSP lockscreen.
P.s. you will lose motion gesture launch then.
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