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So I have been always having trouble when using a custom lock screen so I could wake the device with the trackball. All the lock screens I tried would either work for a little then just stop working all together. Or the lock screen wasn't secure (the screen could be bypassed with a simple button press). I recently started to use dxTop again and got reminded that it has its own custom lock screen, granted its a iPhone style lock screen. But the lock screen have been working with out issue, and no matter what you can not get it to close unless you unlock it. Also dxTop is a nice home replacement and runs smooth on the Nexus. Figure I would throw this out there for anyone else who has similar issues.
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You can also just use the lock screen without using dxTop, just make sure its set to on and just use the launcher home.
dxtop suck if you want a new theme made by someone other than them. they dont support 3rd party themes anymore since the master baron was bought out. no more template. my gripe.. pity, they were my fave until then.
People have trouble staying on topic here. Lol.
I used lock 2.0 for a while but it was just too slow and didn't always override the old lock.
I'm waiting for something nice myself. I don't like the look of the stock lock.
Anyone using Home++, what d you guys think?
Run home + + and enjoyed it. I have now found flyscreen and so I have stopped while I test flyscreen out.
I've been using Flyscreen for a while now without problems. I have to unlock the normal screen and then Flyscreen when I first start the phone but that's tolerable.
I wish they'd add a widget for the standard music player.
let's hope this is the correct place to post this
I got the international galaxy S and I really hated the Samsung unlock screen
is it possible to replace it with the vanilla stock one ? and how ?
I use launcher pro so I don't mind losing touchwiz anyway
I'm running on a rooted device
and thank you
I am very curious about this too.
Would really like to have the stock unlock screen that also has the 'silent mode' option when you swipe from right to left instead.
seems like either nobody knows or nobody cared to try it
there are programs to change the lock screen , but nothing is like the real thing
Truth to be told you have 2 options.
1. Use samsungs lock screen, it has missed call/sms/blah notifications on it, and also music player controls.
2. Use pattern lock, it's the same as stock then.
I am using samsung's lock screen now , so that's not an alternative option XD
but I'd like to have the stock one .. love it >.<
and pattern lock .. it's awful trying to unlock it while driving [tried it XD]
as far as i know, widgetlocker lets you unlock your screen with vanilla sliders!
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/entertainment/widgetlocker-lockscreen_hxov.html
It has other features like widgets on your lock screen, sounds like a promising app, you should try it out and see if it fits your needs!
widget locker is great. try it
JiMMaR said:
and pattern lock .. it's awful trying to unlock it while driving [tried it XD]
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This is true.
katsuru said:
as far as i know, widgetlocker lets you unlock your screen with vanilla sliders!
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/entertainment/widgetlocker-lockscreen_hxov.html
It has other features like widgets on your lock screen, sounds like a promising app, you should try it out and see if it fits your needs!
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I tried it , but what bothered me is that you can't lift the unlock slider upward (the real one is kinda higher) and what was more annoying is you can edit the widgets from the lock screen , meaning you just by mistake keep on holding a widget and it moves
again , here I don't just want the look , I actually wanted to see if it's possible to change the apk , switch it from the touchwiz to the real stock apk file (if it exists)
You can switch from the Widget Locker unlock slider to the standard Android one in the settings, but you lose a line of widget/shortcut space. You can also make the unlock slider the Sense or iPhone one if that's your thing. You can also disable editing widgets while locked.
Widget Locker is worth the purchase really, it's cheap and does what you want.
Hi Guys,
I have recently been offered a job to build an app in which The user wants to replace the lock screen wallpaper like every 5 minutes with motivational
quotes . Do any of you guys have an idea how to do this ? I had built a windows phone and was able to do it . Not so Sure about android
lohith kumar.S said:
Hi Guys,
I have recently been offered a job to build an app in which The user wants to replace the lock screen wallpaper like every 5 minutes with motivational
quotes . Do any of you guys have an idea how to do this ? I had built a windows phone and was able to do it . Not so Sure about android
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Are you talking about lock screen or wallpaper? There are different lock screens with different levels of protection.
Have you looked at Day Dream in Android? It seems like being more related to your task description, it is basically a "screensaver" which you can override and do whatever you want. Not sure if it is limited to charging state only though, need to check.
frangulyan.dev said:
Are you talking about lock screen or wallpaper?
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The lockscreen wallpaper: The wallpaper that is shown, when your Phone is locked.
Im looking for a really good lockscreen that is similar to the stock camera lock screen. But one that you can customize to go directly to you msg app, or any app you choose.
Pivo187 said:
Im looking for a really good lockscreen that is similar to the stock camera lock screen. But one that you can customize to go directly to you msg app, or any app you choose.
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You could try searching the play store
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Ubuntu style lock screen is nice.
Thanks for the reply g_ding84. Didnt want to just dl a bunch but get real world reviews on ones that people tried & worked 100%. I like the pics of the one you mentioned & will try it out. Hate not having access to all apps through the lock screen
If your a fan of AOSP style lock screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410945
Ok i didnt like the ubuntu one...Wasnt really what I was looking for. But Is there a lock screen that allows you to put apps that you can immediately go to thru the lock screen? Like the stock S5 lock screen has an option to go directly into your camera via the lock screen ? But I want to be able to go into any apps as well?
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Ok i didnt like the ubuntu one...Wasnt really what I was looking for. But Is there a lock screen that allows you to put apps that you can immediately go to thru the lock screen? Like the stock S5 lock screen has an option to go directly into your camera via the lock screen ? But I want to be able to go into any apps as well?
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The only thing I can think of it an AOSP style lock screen. Might need a bit of trial and error testing.
Which one would you recommend? If anyone can chime it I would appreciate it.
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Ok i didnt like the ubuntu one...Wasnt really what I was looking for. But Is there a lock screen that allows you to put apps that you can immediately go to thru the lock screen? Like the stock S5 lock screen has an option to go directly into your camera via the lock screen ? But I want to be able to go into any apps as well?
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Believe c - locker will probably do what you want.
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Yes thats exactly what I was looking for! However is there a better one out there with more detailed icons ect & faster?
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Yes thats exactly what I was looking for! However is there a better one out there with more detailed icons ect & faster?
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Not sure. I have used that one in the past and it worked great.
Sorry ?
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DId sum tweaking to it and now its working great The only issue I have is when I have analog clock on and using headphones the analog clock disappears =(
thanks for the heads up!
Have: Nexus 6P stock 6.0.1. Need: some customization. Items in green have a solution.
I've enabled Developer Mode and System UI Tweaker. I'd like to do this without root, or anything that would affect individual Google Play-installable apps. (The reason is, I need this device for final user release testing, so it should be what users have just from factory reset + install apps and normal OS upgrades):
Different wallpaper on Lock Screen than behind icons and widgets. (Tried: http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-lock-screen-wallpaper-help-how-can-i-do.html - No triple dot menu visible in Wallpaper)
Full brightness on Lock screen instead of 90%, independent of brightness settings. ("OK" option: same brightness as manual brightness in Settings) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/home-lockscreen-brightness-t1704705 - no Lock Screen Options in Settings)
Disable peeking globally. ("OK" option: put them in the statusbar like 4.4.4) (I don't want to disable peeking for every new app I install: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ifications-in-Android-6.0-Marshmallow_id75408) Temporary solution: I will manually disable peeking for every new app that shows them.
Global saturation setting for icons. (They're all saying "click ME!", that's an icon designer's job. With an excellent high-contrast screen like this, it's a crowd shouting.) ("OK" option: some other way of getting icons to look more Zen.) Icon packs for launchers are that "OK option", browsing tons on Google Play left Hexacon and Dual Shadow. So Hexacon.
Remove the Google Now bar from my Home Screen (without disabling any services). (As in, I taught the device my voice, so I don't need it there for me to tap. Tried: https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen - it's not long-tappable nor draggable, nor does it appear under Google Apps in Widgets.) Best solution so far: Nova Launcher.
I'd like to be able to do this:
Some quick way (preferably swipe) to access a more compact Quick Settings widget, like on my Xperia Z. I've reduced it to 9, can't remove "Invert Colors" and Location toggles.
Global Night Mode for everything in the System UI - to make it look similar to the Quick Settings. (This is a "like to" only because it's been promised in N. I really need it like, now. ) Best solution so far: Nova Launcher.
Basically I have the greatest phone, so I want it to look good at all times, and with the aim Clean, Fresh, Zen.
I posted here bc the forum was most specific. Feel free to refer or advise me how to best get answers as I joined tonight.
Any & all advice on single questions is appreciated Not possible is a valid answer, and I'm also prepared to wait for N if that's the answer.
I used to think of "ok google" as a novelty but its become more polished and if it remains reliable Ill continue to use it more& more. As it applies to keeping things clean it sort of does eliminate need for extra widgets.
If you have ok google everywhere u can just say " ok google...launch settings". Same goes for music apps, podcasts, youtube videos etc.
Started using a new app other day you might like called sesame edge. I set it on the right edge, virtually invisible and it brings up quick access to apps.
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I used to think of "ok google" as a novelty but its become more polished and if it remains reliable Ill continue to use it more& more. As it applies to keeping things clean it sort of does eliminate need for extra widgets.
If you have ok google everywhere u can just say " ok google...launch settings". Same goes for music apps, podcasts, youtube videos etc.
Started using a new app other day you might like called sesame edge. I set it on the right edge, virtually invisible and it brings up quick access to apps.
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Thanks, trying it out. Also tried Sesame in the hope that it would let me set a different lock screen wallpaper, but it only had "their automatic lock screen wallpaper or off" as setting. I sent feedback to them, so let's see.
HenrikErlandsson said:
Thanks, trying it out. Also tried Sesame in the hope that it would let me set a different lock screen wallpaper, but it only had "their automatic lock screen wallpaper or off" as setting. I sent feedback to them, so let's see.
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I dont use a lockscreen but on Pure Nexus which Im using now there is an option to set lockscreen wallpaper.
I use action launcher 3 which doesnt allow me to remove google bar (i dont think) but nova will let u do that. I like the bar cuz on action launcher i can put several shortcuts for whatever i want.
ASAP launcher is very minimal. Again you cant REMOVE the bar but swipe down and it turns into a simple clock widget.
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I dont use a lockscreen but on Pure Nexus which Im using now there is an option to set lockscreen wallpaper.
I use action launcher 3 which doesnt allow me to remove google bar (i dont think) but nova will let u do that. I like the bar cuz on action launcher i can put several shortcuts for whatever i want.
ASAP launcher is very minimal. Again you cant REMOVE the bar but swipe down and it turns into a simple clock widget.
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Thx, tried Nova and it gives me Night Mode. Thanks for that Still, no way to have a different wallpaper on the lock screen than on the home screen, and I can find no Prime option for it either. Pure Nexus requires CM.
Can I mix and match this type of apps? Will they interfere with each other? Sesame seems to work with Nova at least.
What about Hi Locker? http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/get-back-lock-screen-customization-android-lollipop-0160204/
Can custom lock screens lock me out of my phone, make me butt dial, hog battery? I just want to change the gdmn background!
As I wrote, if some feature comes in N I'd rather wait than mess up my new phone.
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Thx, tried Nova and it gives me Night Mode. Thanks for that Still, no way to have a different wallpaper on the lock screen than on the home screen, and I can find no Prime option for it either. Pure Nexus requires CM.
Can I mix and match this type of apps? Will they interfere with each other? Sesame seems to work with Nova at least.
What about Hi Locker? http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/get-back-lock-screen-customization-android-lollipop-0160204/
Can custom lock screens lock me out of my phone, make me butt dial, hog battery? I just want to change the gdmn background!
As I wrote, if some feature comes in N I'd rather wait than mess up my new phone.
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Seems Im constantly tweaking things and having problems recalling exactly what I used. I know making lockscreen different from desktop is something Ive done many times. Do u have xposed? Pretty sure gravitybox has that option.
As far as butt dials, I use sweep to wake & it was a problem. Always remember to put it in your pocket screen facing out. I also need to do that when using bt headphones or else i get distortion. Anyways if i find something relevant Ill let u know.
Thx for suggestions!
I want weather, clock, and a background that matches my high-end case on the lock screen AND NOTHING ELSE, and then wherever there are icons I want a neutral background or just a color so I can see them properly. I think that's being a normal user with sensible demands.
Right now a huge dark gray or white slate COVERS the background anyway. I don't mind it, it lets me see the icons of all manner of variety and quality against something neutral, still... just allowing a background to set behind your icons seems to be an easy addition... since Froyo... Anyway, end rant about Simple Things. Android at least lets you customize them.
I'm battling notifications now. Light Manager is recommended for the 6P - testing it out now for notifications that are actually important, will report.