I used to have Widget Locker before I started rooting and using custom ROMs on my EVO 4G, and it worked very well.
I have tried CM7 and Gingerbread-EVO-Deck(1.2), and both have issues with Widget Locker. This first is that not all widgets function properly. I can deal with that and make adjustments. The second, however, is that the "native" unlock screen stays active, so that I actually have to unlock and then unlock again to access the phone. Any ideas for fixes? Or is this just an incompatability with AOSP Gingerbread ROMs?
mevensen said:
I used to have Widget Locker before I started rooting and using custom ROMs on my EVO 4G, and it worked very well.
I have tried CM7 and Gingerbread-EVO-Deck(1.2), and both have issues with Widget Locker. This first is that not all widgets function properly. I can deal with that and make adjustments. The second, however, is that the "native" unlock screen stays active, so that I actually have to unlock and then unlock again to access the phone. Any ideas for fixes? Or is this just an incompatability with AOSP Gingerbread ROMs?
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Ok, here's where it gets tricky, but not so much.
I found a way to make the WidgetLocker lockscreen completely replace the stock lockscreen and to make the volume keys work without waking the phone.
A little background info: The stock lockscreen is what prevents the volume buttons from turning on the screen (ie when you're highering/lowering volume of music with the screen off). Once you disable the stock lockscreen, using the volume keys will turn on the screen. Here's how to fix everything:
1. Disable the stock lockscreen in CyanogenMod/Advanced Settings -> Tablet Tweaks -> Disable lockscreen.
2. In WidgetLocker settings, go into, I believe the Behavior menu, and check the Allow Volume Control (or whatever it's called).
3. Download ButtonRemapper. Open it up and find Volume Up and Volume Down. It'll say "W" next to them. Change it to NONE. Hit apply, your phone will Hot Reboot. Even if you decide to stop using WidgetLocker and use the stock lockscreen instead, you shouldn't need to change these back since the stock lockscreen disables volume button waking anyway.
4. Enable Root Helper in WidgetLocker settings so that there isn't a delay when turning the screen on and off.
The only "issue" is that when you first turn on/reboot the phone, you'll hit the homescreen, since the homescreen is disabled and WidgetLocker starts up after the phone turns on. But that's it. After that, everything works perfectly.
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Which widgets aren't behaving properly? There are some settings in WidgetLocker to disable the "Dragging Disabled" tooltip and to adjust widget space and disable widget interaction, etc. Just look through; it took me a while to notice.
Product F(RED) said:
Ok, here's where it gets tricky, but not so much.
I found a way to make the WidgetLocker lockscreen completely replace the stock lockscreen and to make the volume keys work without waking the phone.
A little background info: The stock lockscreen is what prevents the volume buttons from turning on the screen (ie when you're highering/lowering volume of music with the screen off). Once you disable the stock lockscreen, using the volume keys will turn on the screen. Here's how to fix everything:
1. Disable the stock lockscreen in CyanogenMod/Advanced Settings -> Tablet Tweaks -> Disable lockscreen.
2. In WidgetLocker settings, go into, I believe the Behavior menu, and check the Allow Volume Control (or whatever it's called).
3. Download ButtonRemapper. Open it up and find Volume Up and Volume Down. It'll say "W" next to them. Change it to NONE. Hit apply, your phone will Hot Reboot. Even if you decide to stop using WidgetLocker and use the stock lockscreen instead, you shouldn't need to change these back since the stock lockscreen disables volume button waking anyway.
4. Enable Root Helper in WidgetLocker settings so that there isn't a delay when turning the screen on and off.
The only "issue" is that when you first turn on/reboot the phone, you'll hit the homescreen, since the homescreen is disabled and WidgetLocker starts up after the phone turns on. But that's it. After that, everything works perfectly.
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Which widgets aren't behaving properly? There are some settings in WidgetLocker to disable the "Dragging Disabled" tooltip and to adjust widget space and disable widget interaction, etc. Just look through; it took me a while to notice.
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Thanks a bunch, I'll try those sugggestions out.
Tried disabling the lock screen, seemed to work. The only trouble with this solution is that disabling the lock screen also disables the security (passcode/password).
Thanks again.
mevensen said:
Tried disabling the lock screen, seemed to work. The only trouble with this solution is that disabling the lock screen also disables the security (passcode/password).
Thanks again.
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There's definitely a way to use a password, although I don't know if it requires disabling the lockscreen. It's in the WidgetLocker FAQ.
Product F(RED) said:
There's definitely a way to use a password, although I don't know if it requires disabling the lockscreen. It's in the WidgetLocker FAQ.
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Cool, I found it.
With non-Sense, the WidgetLocker will hit the second unlock screen if you use a password/passcode. It will work with an unlock pattern, however.
In my case, this doesn't really help, as my work e-mail requires a password/passcode, and does not allow patterns.
Thanks, again.
Hey I want to know if their is a way I can remove the sense 3.0 lockscreen shortcuts & keep it with just the ring like the mytouch 4g slide.
Thanks !
i would love to know this too
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just hold a blank portion of the screen - go to personalize - lockscreen and you can change how you want the lockscreen to appear; there's an option for just the lockscreen without any shortcuts.
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just hold a blank portion of the screen - go to personalize - lockscreen and you can change how you want the lockscreen to appear; there's an option for just the lockscreen without any shortcuts.
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I do not see this on my phone.
unclespoon said:
just hold a blank portion of the screen - go to personalize - lockscreen and you can change how you want the lockscreen to appear; there's an option for just the lockscreen without any shortcuts.
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Sadly this method isn't working for me either
unclespoon said:
just hold a blank portion of the screen - go to personalize - lockscreen and you can change how you want the lockscreen to appear; there's an option for just the lockscreen without any shortcuts.
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I wish What rom you using?
u can do it on any rom it's part of sense.... u need to go to personalize (unlock the phone first) then go to lockscreen... it'll bring up the different backgrounds but do'nt click those on the bottom right it says settings or something to that nature... then click on it and click shortcuts... click the shortcuts and just put blank.....
Hello all. I have an HTC Inspire running CM7 stable. I've installed Go Locker from the market just so I could customize my lock screen a little more. I currently use Go Launcher and Go SMS, so I thought I'd just consolidate with Go Locker. In the settings for Go Locker, it shows Wallpaper as an option. When I choose Launcher background as the option and test the lock screen, I'm getting nothing. Just a black screen as if the phone is off. I have to hit the power button on the top of my phone multiple times to actually get anything on the screen. When it finally does show up, I see an overlay of the lock screen on top of my home screen. Choosing default background or Custom background works fine within the options. Any ideas here?
Just one touch to turn off and lock screen.
"Screen Lock" provides different kinds of shortcuts (buttons):
- Shortcut on home screen
- Shortcut in the notification
- Shortcut floating on the screen over other apps
We provide many icons to apply to each kind of shortcut.
Floating shortcut supports more customization features:
- Adjust the size of icon
- Adjust the opacity of icon
- Auto hide in fullscreen mode
- Select icon from the pictures in your device
- Vibrate when locking
- Play sounds when locking
- Display weather information
- Lock the shortcut position
(When shortcut is moved, it will automatically move back to previous locked position in seconds. Just move & hold shortcut in seconds to change the locked position)
The hardware power button of some devices is not well designed. The frequent use to power on/off may damage it. The shortcuts provided by our app can replace it and extend it’s life time. Just one touch to lock screen. It can lock and turn off screen immediately without pressing hardware power button.
[v.1.0.25] 2015.6.21
- Fix the shortcut image in notification may be changed after reboot in some situation
- Refine visual design
You can install the attached APK file or download the latest version (Free) from the Google Play at
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simi.screenlock
If you have any suggestion or new features you would like, please feel free to reply this post or send email to us. Thanks!
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just installed... does what its meant for...
I used apps to turn display off before, both used to display a white full screen while locking... this is good
Hi everyone! I would like to present you Missed Call Notification app
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Your phone doesn't have a notification LED, Don't worry your phone's screen will act like one by using this app
What will you get in this App
You will get unread missed call notification (on your phone's screen) as your screen get locked
(It will flash animation after 4-6 seconds after screen locking)
It will only show last person's name/number on animation screen (if you select animation screen with text field)
How to use this App (STRICTLY FOLLOW THIS)
Lock instantly with power key must be set as on
Lock screen when screen automatically turn off must be set as immediately
Open this app in setting > [app manager] and set Do not show notification on lock screen (if you want to)
Click on Tap here to fill entire screen to see animation screen on full screen view
Open once and check app is started or not (check in notification panel)
It may ask to choose home screen every time if you have more then 1 launcher
Hot keys of this app
(when animation screen is on)
Volume down - Will close animation
Home button - Will close animation
Power button - will sleep app till you wake screen
Download Link
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>>>Tested on J6 (2018), ON8 (2016) & OnePlus 7 Working fine
Comment if you want more animation skin.
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Front Flash Notification[APK]
Multiple APK files installer[Windows(tool)]