Howzit guys,
Wanting to know - is there anyway to change to a different (Not a sliding one) type of lock screen? Just find it annoying at times
If so, how do I go about doing it?
Thanks!
Don;'t know if you are looking for an app or a actual rom mod.
There are plenty of lockscreen replace apps on the market, such as Lockbot (I use pro on OD)
which can give you customisable hero, flan, eclair and froyo lock screens, and can upgrade to pro to use X10 and Galaxy lockscreens.
There are plenty more, but this is the one I use.
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Is there a way to remove a home screen (one of the seven) after I have deleted all the apps/widgets off of it? I find that I really only need 4 or 5 of therse screens. Thanks!
pixelpop said:
Is there a way to remove a home screen (one of the seven) after I have deleted all the apps/widgets off of it? I find that I really only need 4 or 5 of therse screens. Thanks!
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The only way I know to do this is remove roise and that gives you 5 screens. You can then install any custom launcher and set how many screens you want. I dont think custom launchers work with sense but i may be wrong. I have made my own rom with no sense and use custom launcher. Runs a lot faster.
pixelpop said:
Is there a way to remove a home screen (one of the seven) after I have deleted all the apps/widgets off of it? I find that I really only need 4 or 5 of therse screens. Thanks!
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you could get a new home replacement on the market that will let you customize how many screens you have.
some ppl reported they don't see some launchers in market..
search for "Launcher" and try these out:
LauncherPro Beta
HelixLauncher
ADW.Launcher
For 2.1 Tag Home
They are all customizable (screens, docking shortcuts, programs layout, etc)
NOTE: Sense Widgets are built into Sense, so if you're gonna use different launcher some widgets will disappear..
I have an Evo and some of the launchers don't show up, which is rather annoying...it would be nice to have LauncherPro as an alternative to the stock Launcher (hard to get to on the Evo but you can enable it) or Sense.
Hi there,
Is it possible to just change the lockscreen background but leave the rest of the lockscreen the same?
I know that there are several applications which will provide an alternate lockscreen but I would much rather keep the original if possible.
Cheers.
I'd like to know this too. Even my HTC Tattoo could have separate wallpaper and lockscreen backgrounds. Why not on the desire?
ephumuris said:
I'd like to know this too. Even my HTC Tattoo could have separate wallpaper and lockscreen backgrounds. Why not on the desire?
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At a guess it's something to do with the live wallpapers.
search the market for WidgetLocker.
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lockbot is a good alternative, you get several styles of lock screen and all are customizable
Just installed Lockbot Free to check it out, not very impressed to be honest, the original lock screen appears for a couple of seconds before the Lockbot one which ruins the whole appearence.
Have I done something wrong or is this just how it is?
EDIT
OK, bought & installed WidgetLocker which seems much better. There is still a delay if you lock the phone & then turn the screen back on straight away where it shows the original lock screen but it is negligable. I haven't experimented with all the options yet but it seems pretty comprehensive.
just noticed the wildfire has the option to change lockscreen
I am not a big fan of the stock swipe lock screen on the phone. Is there a way to disable it or replace it with something else other than the pattern lock thingy?
Mods: Not sure if this should be in themes, if so please move.
Thanks.
I think I heard about other users on the forum using a app named NoLock to get rid of the lock screen.
Any of the lockscreen apps on the Market should replace the stock one for you. Try LockBot, Widget Locker (real nice and customizable), Lock2.0 (think that's what it was).
I'm with the OP. I don't find the TW lock screen as useful or as good looking as the stock 2.1 / 2.2 lock screen. Is there a way we can port the stock android lock screen to the Vibrant? I've looked through the phone and I haven't found any files that blatantly say "hey, this is the lock screen" to me. Is this possible?
check this one out its got a clip so u know what its like before u buy it or "buy" its lol
http://hemorrdroids.net/?p=710
Yep, WidgetLocker would be your best bet for a 2.1 look. I've used it and it actually is really nice and customizable.
This may be a dump question since the creation of live wallpapers but is it possible to have like maybe a screensaver instead of a lockscreen
Hi, I'm tired of lockscreen ring in sense 3 or above. Always unlock my screen while try to pull up my phone from my pocket, so I prefer the old locksreen of sense 2.x
I know that it's dificult to choose many 2.x sense roms, sprecially if you prefer the other advantages of gingerbread roms, main screen launcher for example.
As I saw in that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171674, I'll like to find any trick to install 2.x lockscreen in any sense 3.x rom
Of course, I tried to rename htc.lockscreen and use original lockscreen from Android, but I don't like it, I prefer sense 2.x lockscreen.
I will apreciate any suggestion.
Try to find an app called "WidgetLocker Lockscreen" that allows you to make/choose your own lockscreen! I think i helped!
Mitsink said:
Try to find an app called "WidgetLocker Lockscreen" that allows you to make/choose your own lockscreen! I think i helped!
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Many thanks for your reply, but is not a problem to lock the screen, the problem is "unlock" the screen.
Sense 3.x ring lockscreen is so easy to accidentally unlock itself, inside my pocket, and then, random app could be launched. It's very very annoying for me.
Sense 2.x lockscreen is much difficult to auto unlock inside my pocket.
I don't understand why not many other people have the same problem.
Authi said:
Many thanks for your reply, but is not a problem to lock the screen, the problem is "unlock" the screen.
Sense 3.x ring lockscreen is so easy to accidentally unlock itself, inside my pocket, and then, random app could be launched. It's very very annoying for me.
Sense 2.x lockscreen is much difficult to auto unlock inside my pocket.
I don't understand why not many other people have the same problem.
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Lock/Unlock screen are the same thing, just said differently. The app he mentioned should be what you are looking for as long as it replaces the HTC lockscreen with one of your choosing
Authi said:
Many thanks for your reply, but is not a problem to lock the screen, the problem is "unlock" the screen.
Sense 3.x ring lockscreen is so easy to accidentally unlock itself, inside my pocket, and then, random app could be launched. It's very very annoying for me.
Sense 2.x lockscreen is much difficult to auto unlock inside my pocket.
I don't understand why not many other people have the same problem.
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Nah the app he recommended is correct, WidgetLocker has every type of lock screen you could want, but unfortunately you will have to pay for it (or will you? ) and this includes Sense 2.1 lock screen and sliders, ICS, rotary wheels etc. You can also add widgets to the lock screen (hence the name) which will give you the ability to have a music widget and weather widget etc. on your lock screen.
Also, try not to leave your phone in your trouser pockets and instead use your jacket pocket or something similar, where the phone won't unlock itself (e.g. when you're sitting down) and maybe set up a pin/password.
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Nah the app he recommended is correct, WidgetLocker has every type of lock screen you could want, but unfortunately you will have to pay for it (or will you? ) and this includes Sense 2.1 lock screen and sliders, ICS, rotary wheels etc. You can also add widgets to the lock screen (hence the name) which will give you the ability to have a music widget and weather widget etc. on your lock screen.
Also, try not to leave your phone in your trouser pockets and instead use your jacket pocket or something similar, where the phone won't unlock itself (e.g. when you're sitting down) and maybe set up a pin/password.
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Hi, my HD2 was unable to download these app from market. I don't know the reason. I had to download from my Desire HD and test it directly on it. I have Sense 3.0 rom. It works fine, it can use htc.lockscreen 2.x style instead of original sense 3.0
Thank you for your help. Finally, I can use my pocket to keep the phone locked using sense 3.x rom.
Guys,
I need to set this up for a grandparent, and I need a launcher that has some "lockdown" mode, where you can set up like 10 buttons, and it can't be messed up. 5 website shortcuts, 3 online radio stations, couple more things, that's it. Grandparent with fat fingers/little knowledge, but very excited to use. Any ideas? Can't use a launcher that can be easily and accidentally changed (buttons dragged, deleted, screen altered, etc). I just need it like a kiosk - rock stable and little options...
Thanks for any ideas
Wp7 launcher might be best. Not sure if you can lock the homescreen. Windows phone seems to be for old people anyways.
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acsi007 said:
Guys,
I need to set this up for a grandparent, and I need a launcher that has some "lockdown" mode, where you can set up like 10 buttons, and it can't be messed up. 5 website shortcuts, 3 online radio stations, couple more things, that's it. Grandparent with fat fingers/little knowledge, but very excited to use. Any ideas? Can't use a launcher that can be easily and accidentally changed (buttons dragged, deleted, screen altered, etc). I just need it like a kiosk - rock stable and little options...
Thanks for any ideas
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AWD/EX has an option to lock home screens. Then has an option to remove the quick button for "unlock homescreen". It cost a couple bucks but might be the best option. and still leave the Android feel.
GO launcher has that option..
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Easy to use launcher w/screen lock
Hi,
I've been researching this for my dad too and found the Nemus launcher. Haven't tested it out yet, but looks like it might fit your bill (large icons, can lock screens, can be customized to have only 1 home screen).
It's available via the Google Play store, just search "Nemus."
Good luck and hope I helped.
Big launcher isn't free, but it is designed for the elderly.
Wp7 launcher looks good, but I can't find any info on layout locking, which I need. Go is great, didn't know it had that - and I will look into ADW and the other one too-- thanks for the responses. You all did your part in (indirectly) helping an elderly person across the road today... Well done...
BIG Launcher
BIG Launcher is exactly what you need - you can hide dangerous apps and lock the settings by password. Also it offers the interface with simple design and large texts.
Possibly espeir(iOS) launcher people seem to think iPhone is super user friendly
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