Request: Lockscreen Wallpaper App - Android Software Development

Hi,
I would like to have a simple app that makes it possible to use a wallpaper of choice. I know i can use apps like WidgetLocker, but that's quite overkill when all i want is to use a different wallpaper then the one on my homescreen.
How difficult and time consuming would it be to make an app like this?
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Try lockbot. Works on my phone
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Thanks, but it's not what i'm looking for. I don't want a new lockscreen, i'm just interested in setting a lockscreen wallpaper without the bloat.
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So basically keep the stock lockscreen and have a new password? But not a different locksxreen at all?
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+1 if someone can find app that JUST let's me have a separate lock screen wallpaper

Gahh Its Lee said:
So basically keep the stock lockscreen and have a new password? But not a different locksxreen at all?
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No, i'm not using password/gesture on my lockscreen. All i want is to use one wallpaper on the lockscreen, and one on my homescreen, like Smokeey says. That's all

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(Dev of WidgetLocker)
I don't have an answer to your question. But I have technical information on why such an app doesn't exist and how it possibly could be done.
At the app level, rather than rom level, the only way I can think of to do this without replacing the lock screen, and with the wallpaper behind (rather than on top of) the lock screen, would be for the app to change the system wallpaper when the stock lock screen starts and to change it back on USER_PRESENT.
I don't know how fast a wallpaper change can be done and this might cause annoying visual effects during the change, especially since most of the time the user is unlocking to the Launcher, so the switch would have to happen on screen. It could be annoying if the switch didn't happen until after unlock, also annoying, but maybe less so, if it happened before the lock screen disappeared.

Many thanks for your reply! I have WidgetLocker, but not using it right now, but can you tell us if you plan to release an update with theming support in the near future?
Thanks in advance.
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S.E Japan lock screen

Noticed on the Xperia x10 site that japan have realsed a new lock screen and theme.
Link below
http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/10/03...her-brings-live-wallpaper-to-your-xperia-x10/
Using it now on my x10. Im really enjoying it so far. Think I will keep it for a while.
Hmm not sure about it cant u change the live wallpaper? And end up with double lockscreens. Might have a go at editing the apk images dont like the icons
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go3asy said:
Hmm not sure about it cant u change the live wallpaper? And end up with double lockscreens. Might have a go at editing the apk images dont like the icons
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You cant change the live wallpapper But I think it looks good. Theres a issue with some widgets being cut (Does it with all beautiful home widgets) Dont have the issue with the 2 lock screens though.
Lol welli actually had 3 because im using flyscreen. Still prefer adw I think
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I've tested it.
Here'sd the app : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V44GIZEX
I like the black theme... but the lockscreen is laggy sometimes and the animation background freeze sometimes.
EDIT : Need to reboot once after the installation. Now there is no lag. I've also noticed a related post there : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797660
Yes.
and this has been posted already yesterday, in the XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps.
tested it and I like it more than the default theme. But it is kind of difficult to unlock using just one hand. Its definitely something you can get used to but I kind of miss the dockng bar of adw launcher.
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Sorry didnt notice the other topic. Though I only looked in this section.
Wait, I thought this was a worldwide thing?
Well, way to go, SE Japan!
Gentimp said:
tested it and I like it more than the default theme. But it is kind of difficult to unlock using just one hand. Its definitely something you can get used to but I kind of miss the dockng bar of adw launcher.
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It's not that difficult, actually...
You'lll just have to drag te blob upwards. Don't have to touch the lock icon.
But the thing that I don't like about it is that I can't change wallpapers. I like the screen lock part, but I wanna use my own wallpaper =/
its the start maybe in the next version it will have the possibility to change wallpapers and other settings
I like the lock screen but I don't see myself using the launcher much... it cuts many widgets off... and I love my widgets
i like this lay out
cool stuff
But the lock screen lags, so i'm turning it off for now.
so, the lock screen can by used separately?
The best part about this launcher is if you are in the Application Drawer, click the little wrench in the right corner, and you can uninstall programs right there. Awesome.
I wonder if default lockscreen app can be overwritten directly in the file system...
perhaps this way would prevent old lockscreen "flashing"
ambient time
who uses it? if so is it draining your battery way too fast?
I've seen on mine that even when charging it the battery is being drained
thanks for the comments
Regards battery draining, no.
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this is awesome but idk why when charging my phone and using this them the battery seems to be drained faster instead of charging
anyone has the same problem?
For me, so far ok. Not much difference and I have turn off the ambient time screen lock.
But notice that it will slow down a bit when you finish a call as it will load the ambient time home screen for a while without the icons then go back to lock screen.
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[Q] Lockscreen-Image on Froyo

Hi Guys,
my Girlfriend updated her Legend to 2.2 today but now is a little sad, because she is no longer able to change the Background-Image of the Lockscreen (the one you have to drag down...). On 2.1 she could use one Image for normal Wallpaper when in use and another for the "lockscreen", now on 2.2 if she changes the Wallpaper, the lockscreen-image is the same...
Is there any way to only change ONE of them as it was on 2.1??? Maybe any app or something??
Thanks for Help,
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They changed that?!?!
Sadface...
What I'm more interested in is if we get the Desire's lock screen.
So far, it SEEMS we're stuckwith the collapsing effect of the original Sense.
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I was also wondering what happened to this feature
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Maybe you should have a look at Lockbot or Lockbot Pro. Also try widgetlocker. I havent tried any myself but they are best known for lockscreen customization. Good luck.
Also, do you now get the Desire style fading pulldown of the clock pull bar on the lockscren? Does it fade? Or does it just slide and collapse like Legend 2.1.

Widgetlocker

I just bought the widget locker app from the market...BEST 2 DOLLARS EVER SPENT!!! You would not believe the features this app has. Rotary lockscreen, iphone lockscreen, widgets and shortcuts on your lockscreen. And, my favorite part, NO HAPTIC FEEDBACK ON THE SLIDER!!! I would definitly recomend this app
*I attached a screenshot. The second shot has the iphone slider. Third is sense pull-down
I actually just got this app this weekend so im fairly new to it. How'd you get all those different sliders like rotary, iphone, and sense.
Open WidgetLocker settings then check under 'Look & Feel' > 'Sliders & Layout'.
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Open WidgetLocker settings then check under 'Look & Feel' > 'Sliders & Layout'.
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Cool thanks!
I like the app but the couldn't get the security pattern to work with it. It was either a double lockscreen with a pattern, or no pattern at all. If they had that working I'd buy it again
Meh. Its ok. Not quite the best two bucks I ever spent. Its a little slow starting and doesn't actually replace the stock lock screen so much as cover over it. When u wake the phone u see a flash of the stock slider before widget locker takes over. Petty, but that annoys me. Using unlock patterns with it is also flakey. I do like the app, but in its current state its more the quality of a free app. Hopefully they continue to dev and provide some updates. If not, I don't figure ill be using it long.
That about sums it up. Neat app, needs work. If you have 2 bucks to spare, give it a try.
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juliend said:
Meh. Its ok. Not quite the best two bucks I ever spent. Its a little slow starting and doesn't actually replace the stock lock screen so much as cover over it. When u wake the phone u see a flash of the stock slider before widget locker takes over. Petty, but that annoys me. Using unlock patterns with it is also flakey. I do like the app, but in its current state its more the quality of a free app. Hopefully they continue to dev and provide some updates. If not, I don't figure ill be using it long.
That about sums it up. Neat app, needs work. If you have 2 bucks to spare, give it a try.
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Hmmm, to bad. The settings are really touchy and you definitly dont have it right if your seeing the stock lockscreen when you wake the phone. To bad people put negative feedback out there when they dont even know how it works, see it all the time with apps in the market
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Hmmm, to bad. The settings are really touchy and you definitly dont have it right if your seeing the stock lockscreen when you wake the phone. To bad people put negative feedback out there when they dont even know how it works, see it all the time with apps in the market
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I get same thing, the app can't open itself fast enough all the time to cover up the default lock screen. It is a cool app but not worth 2 dollars when there are so many apps out there that offer more for less.
No free app I know of let's you customize sliders and put widgets and shortcuts on the lock screen. You can bypass the 5 second transition from stock lock screen to widget locker in the settings.
Not meaning to sound negative. It is a cool app. I just expect a paid app to be a bit more refined. Less buggy, let's say. I will continue using and playing with it for a while.
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Not meaning to sound negative. It is a cool app. I just expect a paid app to be a bit more refined. Less buggy, let's say. I will continue using and playing with it for a while.
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If your seeing the stock lock screen your settings are wrong. I never see it and forget I'm even using an app
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Can you explain the bugs your having? I haven't ran across any
Check out No Lock app on the market if ur default lockscreen is getting in the way.
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JDunc said:
Can you explain the bugs your having? I haven't ran across any
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some reboots when unlocking, and sometimes the stock lock screen appears before widget locker. I have changed the settings both using root bypass and home helper. Both of those options alleviate the issue, but do not fix it entirely.

App drawer icons not auto rearranging

Hey Guys
I'm on stock ROM ZSKK1 2.3.5 with KJ3 and KJ6. I've rooted using CF. Whenever I delete an app, the page where the icon was will have a missing icon bottom right. Why doesn't the first icon from the next page fill the space?
Also when I install new apps, it doesn't get rearranged alphebatically... just in the order of when it was added. This is bad because when I clear data on twlauncher to fix the issue, the homescreen gets reset too.
On the same note (pardon the pun ), would a different ROM running 2.3.6 fix this issue? Which should I be looking at that is closest to stock as mine?
Thanks!
I'm assuming you're using TWlauncher? If so, you can try Appzorter from the market.
Can't understand why this feature is not built into the launcher!
wow, that looks like it will work... damn stupid that it isn't built into touchwiz. gonna try it now, THANKS!
Holgalee - That's a bloody brilliant app. Thanks very much for sharing and bringing it to our attention. Well happy with my icons now.
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LOL. You're most welcome. Found out about it from XDA anyway!
Something OCD-ish about me but icons not in alphabetical order makes me a bit agitated.

What lockscreen do you use?

Try to make my lock screen more efficient or helpful. I have been trying several lock screen replacements/widgets recently. Wondering if I am missing any good ones and wonder what everyone else uses?
Stock? Stock w/dashclock? Widget locker? Cover? Start? Other? Let me know, thanks!
Stock.
Ditto, stock
best choice
go locker with carnival theme is the best
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jiubang.goscreenlock.theme.carnival.getjar
Stock with Zooper Widget.
Stock cz of personal message and watercolor effect.
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Chronus! See my post in the app and theme section.
EJ
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Stock but have always wondered why if you have any security (i use pattern) all the cool widget stuff is gone.
Started using COVER now, the updated version is cool. The moat intelligent lockscreen.
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stock lockscreen is way better
sohebq said:
Started using COVER now, the updated version is cool. The moat intelligent lockscreen.
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I tried cover, I don't understand peek really. I mean I get it, you can peek at the app, but you can only see so much before you have dragged it to the point where it just unlocks. And I don't have a lot of variation in my useage, so my apps list was mostly the same no matter where I was. I do like that it can change wallpapers based on where you are though. If they could incorporate the ability to change lockscreen widgets based on location that might make it better for me.
I like dashclock widget, but I hate that I have to expand it in order to actually click on my message to open into the messaging app. But I think I found an xposed mod to fix that, gonna try it out.
Stock lockscreen. Watercolour effect
One of the Nexus 5 stock wallpapers.
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