A (very) long time ago, Android introduced a feature to allow you to show certain widgets on the lock screen. For some reason, this useful feature was removed with the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop, confining widgets to the home screen only.
While some manufacturers, such as Samsung, have brought back limited versions of lockscreen widgets, but you're usually limited to the widgets the manufacturer has already created for you.
Well, no more! Lockscreen Widgets brings back the functionality of yore, with some extra features.
- Lockscreen Widgets appears as a paged "frame" on top of your lockscreen.
- Add a widget by tapping the plus button in the frame. This plus button will always be the last page.
- Each widget you add gets its own page.
- You can press, hold, and drag a widget left or right to reorder it.
- Tap the frame with two fingers to enter the editing mode: you resize and move the frame, and remove the current widget here.
- Any home screen widget can be added as a lockscreen widget.
Inside the app, there are a few settings you can change:
- You can make the widget frame's background opaque if you want to overlay lockscreen elements.
- You can have the widget frame hide when there are notifications displayed on the lockscreen.
- You can have the widget frame hide when the notification shade is down. This probably won't work on heavily customized skins like EMUI or MIUI.
- You can have the widget frame hide when the security input view is shown (PIN/pattern/password/etc). This probably won't work on heavily customized skins like EMUI or MIUI.
And this is all without ADB or root! All the necessary privileges can be granted without even thinking about using a computer.
On the topic of privileges, these are the more sensitive permissions that Lockscreen Widgets needs to function:
- Accessibility. In order to display on the lockscreen, Lockscreen Widgets' Accessibility Service must be enabled. You will be prompted to enable it if needed in the initial setup, and any time you open the app.
- Notification Listener. This permission is only required if you want the widget frame to hide when notifications are displayed. You will be prompted if it's needed.
- Dismiss Keyguard In order to improve the user experience, Lockscreen Widgets will dismiss the lock screen (or show the security input view) when it detects an Activity being launched from a widget, or when you press the "Add Widget" button. This will not compromise your device's security in any way.
And that's it. Don't believe me? Lockscreen Widgets is open source! The link is at the bottom.
Lockscreen Widgets only works on Android Lollipop 5.1 and later because the necessary system features for displaying on the lockscreen didn't exist in Lollipop 5.0. Sorry, 5.0 users.
If you have a question, send me an email or join the TG group: https://bit.ly/ZachareeTG. Please be as specific as possible with your problem or request.
Lockscreen Widgets source: https://github.com/zacharee/LockscreenWidgets
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Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.zwander.lockscreenwidgets
Beta opt-in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/tk.zwander.lockscreenwidgets
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I am trying out this app but I am not quite sure how it works.
I have Live Wallpaper on. As soon as the AOD disappears and my lockscreen shows up, I see a small popup window or prompt flicker and then it just disappears.
Samsung Galaxy s20u, Android 10
garyHal said:
I am trying out this app but I am not quite sure how it works.
I have Live Wallpaper on. As soon as the AOD disappears and my lockscreen shows up, I see a small popup window or prompt flicker and then it just disappears.
Samsung Galaxy s20u, Android 10
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I think that it is an issue with Samsung's dual layer lockscreen.
I have uninstalled the app but will monitor it for updates that will work with Samsung phones.
What's that weather widget called that you are showing there? Also how do I move the widget elsewhere I can't seem to figure it out
Edit: Figured out the editing, but could you please tell me what Weather widget is please?
Widget overlays phone screen
Hi,
I used the app and is wonderful. To have this features with all the restrictions put in new android versions is awesome!
I noticed one issue. I set up a widget on the lockscreen. When a call is received (with the phone locked) the phone's caller ID screen ahd all the dialer options there is overlayed by the widget. Thereby any touch interactions only apply to the widget and not to the caller screen. Since phone calls are the only thing that works with the phone locked, I assume this issue is with only this scenario.
Is there a way to fix this? Can you please check from your end too?
Thanks!
Sammukh
Love this so far.
I'm trying to add a KWGT to my LS. It tells me I need to set it up, which I can't do via the lock screen. Any ideas?
Can I get a promo code? This looks promising..
Hello.
After installing the application and giving it the necessary permissions and going to the lock screen there is no add button.
How to add a widget ?
Thank you.
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Hello , before I buy it is there any way to tell me if this works in Xiaomi MIUI mi8 ?
Thank you
Any promo codes left?
Bought it & the idea is very good but have to eventually refund coz the widget layer keeps popping on my ambient display (on my OnePlus device) as well as the password input screen & it just keeps bugging me...Would definitely buy/install the app again when this issue is fixed.
Bought it but like others have said, had to refund because the widget wouldn't resize.
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kam333 said:
Bought it but like others have said, had to refund because the widget wouldn't resize.
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Tap the widget with two fingers to resize it.
Hey great job! Looking to buy this. Does this work on MIUI 11?
Does it work on EMUI 10?
It's nice that someone does something and there are effects, but when buying the application I do not know if it works and who I want to ask for a refund because it is not a fortune.
Michael Anish said:
Can I get a promo code? This looks promising..
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Buy it for crying out loud! If you don't like it get it refunded!
Developer Support is what keeps Devs motivated to create these awesome apps!
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schoerb said:
Does it work on EMUI 10?
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Maybe read the Play Store description..
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Buy it for crying out loud! If you don't like it get it refunded!
Developer Support is what keeps Devs motivated to create these awesome apps!
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Maybe read the Play Store description..
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There is no concrete info in the PlayStore description about EMUI: "This probably won't work on heavily customized skins like EMUI or MIUI."
schoerb said:
There is no concrete info in the PlayStore description about EMUI: "This probably won't work on heavily customized skins like EMUI or MIUI."
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So try it & if it doesn't work for you - Just Refund it.
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shaggyskunk said:
So try it & if it doesn't work for you - Just Refund it.
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I just bought the app and it works on my P30 Pro with EMUI 10.0. Good job!
Related
Just thought I'd pass this along. Before the NS, I used the hell out of "Extended Controls" ... Sadly, most of the toggles I would have liked to use do not work with the NS (2.3 compatibility issue?). Emailed the dev and got responses right away saying it will be updated next week. Next week came and gone ... came and gone again. Dev is probably behind with RL stuff so sooner or later it will be updated. In the mean time, I found an awesome alternative with more features ... and its free.
Widgetsoid2.X
Highly customizable power control widget ... and can even be configured to add a power control widget from your notification bar drop down.
Yeah I really like widgetsoid. Since cm team still hasn't got the flashlight working I use its flashlight widget inside the notification bar. Works great.
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great app, been using it for a while now. but how do you put the widgets in the notification bar? can't seem to find it
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ohh that's a nice find
Odd. Both my wife and I use extended controls fine. I find if you restore it via Titanium, it doesn't work but if you do a fresh install of it, everything functions great. Good find though.
jaker.the.skater said:
great app, been using it for a while now. but how do you put the widgets in the notification bar? can't seem to find it
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The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar. It puts the image of your widget there but when you click on a power control it brings up the power control in an overlay of your screen where you then select which power control you want to turn on/off. For me (not short on screen space) its no quicker than using regular widget on the screen.
thanks! I've been using extended controls even though it wasn't fully operational w/gingerbread. Just dl'ed widgetzoid and bluetooth works! Liking the vertical option too..
I was really impressed by Widgetsoid and its developer 2 weeks ago. I found a bug, emailed the dev, and got a response in like an hour. Within like 2 hours of emailing him, he tracked down the bug and incorporated a fix into the next release. Now that's service.
we reported it a while ago
http://www.mobiflip.de/2011/01/andr...-benachrichtigungsleiste-einfach-nachruesten/
(p.s. google translate is your friend )
The thing I really like is how easy it is to edit existing widgets. Saves a lot of time if you just want to add or remove something from a power control type bar
the app is good, no doubt, but it's a major pain in the back to configure
some options are no longer available after you hit apply
so if you ever want to change them again, you can't (for example the invisible option, there are a few more that are no longer accessible after it was saved)
and the only alternative is to delete it, and create a new one
AllGamer said:
the app is good, no doubt, but it's a major pain in the back to configure
some options are no longer available after you hit apply
so if you ever want to change them again, you can't (for example the invisible option, there are a few more that are no longer accessible after it was saved)
and the only alternative is to delete it, and create a new one
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Guess that's why I'm sticking with extended controls. Profiles are so easy to edit.
but once you master this App, it's a big treasure chest!
once everything was properly setup and configure, it easily replaced 7+ apps
TeslaLED
tons of On/Off Widgets
Ace Volume
Battery info
crap load of other ones i uninstalled
i setup 4 rows, maybe gonna add 1 more for 5 rows for Apps
that's the nice thing about this app, you can create custom shortcuts to make it launch your most used apps, from the Notification area
i simply love it
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetsoid2-x/com.jim2
solarus2011 said:
The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar. It puts the image of your widget there but when you click on a power control it brings up the power control in an overlay of your screen where you then select which power control you want to turn on/off. For me (not short on screen space) its no quicker than using regular widget on the screen.
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well that's not really a problem. I just couldn't find the option in the settings. where exactly is it?
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Top app, I paid the donation version because this kind of good developer need to be supported.
The dev answered my question and implemented my suggestion!
PS: No problem with applying profile. And if you do have, just email the dev, he will answer and fix.
are you guys able to enable/disable Data with Widgetsoid 2.x on Nexus S using Gingerbread 2.3.. (unrooted?).
Most items work, but this one does not toggle Mobile Data on/off on my phone. I dunno if this is a security limitation right now with this OS.
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are you guys able to enable/disable Data with Widgetsoid 2.x on Nexus S using Gingerbread 2.3.. (unrooted?).
Most items work, but this one does not toggle Mobile Data on/off on my phone. I dunno if this is a security limitation right now with this OS.
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you need super user (root) for most of the features
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The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar.
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Yeah I noticed this too. Was a shame, cause this is the main reason I was after this. I guess this functionality of directly enabling/disabling from the task bar cannot be enabled in stock roms without direct framework changes.
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Hi,
Widgetsoid need root only for the reboot toggle
For the data on Nexus S just restaur your apn, check your data is enable and go to global preferences of widgetsoid and check "disable all apn".
Now it have to work.
Yeah I noticed this too. Was a shame, cause this is the main reason I was after this. I guess this functionality of directly enabling/disabling from the task bar cannot be enabled in stock roms without direct framework changes
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Android don't allow event on notifications it's an android limitation not an widgetsoid error/limitation.
On HTC rom it's works directly because HTC have modify android source code to allow this. HTC users are lucky. Next version have an option to disable popup after click on notification.
MEIZU MX Revamped
a lockscreen by picard aka fodi
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Features:
- based upon MEIZU MX lockscreen
- HDPI compatible (should work on 800x480, 854x480, qhd 960x540 and possibly even galaxy nexus 1280x720 - can anyone test that?) - smaller resolution version coming soon
- unlock by sliding up
- when using the phone/sms unlocker you can see a list of last 3 calls/messages (you can read the sms's)
- activate controls with the small icons: music control (no autoshow)/weather/calendar/close all
- weather shows the current weather, if clicked on the current condition's icon, a 3-day forecast is shown
- calendar tab shows the next 3 events (those that are not all-day events)
- needs miui 2.1.6 or higher needed plus 9s-Weather (Advance) widget
- v2 now supports F/C in one file, plus it has an optional unread gmail indicator: glows orange if you have unread gmail messages. V2 DEFINITELY NEEDS AT LEAST 2.2.10
Important notice:
To use V1 you need miui 2.1.6 or higher, FOR V2 YOU NEED AT LEAST 2.2.10 (tested on 2.2.10) plus you need to install and set up the 9s-Weather (Advance) widget. (It extensively uses new commands that are not supported by older versions.)
Download widget here or from Android Market
duhhh tested this with Milocker and worked fine apart from calendar events, however V2 will probably not work.
Changelog:
v1: original release
22/02: added v1F and v2
Download:
Box.net:
Celsius:
v1C: http://www.box.com/s/dqyjj860s0ulpmzeq4o7
Fahrenheit:
v1F: http://www.box.com/s/ycu34v3n8j85vn72seci
FOR V2 YOU NEED AT LEAST 2.2.10! If you have a lower version and won't work, don't complain, you've been warned!
v2: http://www.box.com/s/aysxyc0jvld0uxnra904
minus.com
v2: http://min.us/mbrf6A5dwN#3o
v1F: http://min.us/mbrf6A5dwN#4o
v1C: http://min.us/mbrf6A5dwN#2o
How to install and set V2 up: download v2 to phone, navigate to it in File Explorer, install it from there, then go to the Themes app, edit lockscreen and at the bottom you'll see a huge button called "Customisation". Click that and do the setup there, otherwise you'll have some issues with the lock.
Credits:
Thanks to cowsquad and RoinGrinwald for their Meizu M9 lock, from which I used some code.
All images were taken from a Meizu MX Rom dump I found on the internet.
Any feedback is welcome. If you like my work consider donating me.
Woahh.. This looks really nice! Going to try it out right now!
I love it!! But is there a way that the battery and the percentage only shows when the phone is charging?
jordan23945bulls said:
I love it!! But is there a way that the battery and the percentage only shows when the phone is charging?
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thanks
i use it this way as i like it to show up the battery percents, but there might be another version coming with the F update
picard666 said:
thanks
i use it this way as i like it to show up the battery percents, but there might be another version coming with the F update
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Oh ok.... Thanks!
wooo it looks fantastic, I was looking for meizu mx lock screen today and this topic just comes out! Any chances port the lockscreen into a go locker theme for non miui users? Thanks for the great work.
paulreminder said:
wooo it looks fantastic, I was looking for meizu mx lock screen today and this topic just comes out! Any chances port the lockscreen into a go locker theme for non miui users? Thanks for the great work.
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non-miui users can use MiLocker app that can be found in the Market
everything works fine there except for calendar tab
Can you change the Calender tab to notes? And add an extra one for emails? And maybe display album art?
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faddys123 said:
Can you change the Calender tab to notes? And add an extra one for emails? And maybe display album art?
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album art is not displayed because the mx does it the same way
i might consider notes and email for a next version
Thanks and is the last tab with the down arrow clear what you have on the screen
picard666 said:
album art is not displayed because the mx does it the same way
i might consider notes and email for a next version
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faddys123 said:
Thanks and is the last tab with the down arrow clear what you have on the screen
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yes, that is the "close all" option
Anyone else run into problems applying this on 2.1.6? After leaving the screen off I am simply returned to my homepage when I turn my phone on. I'm on 2.1.6 (Samsung Fascinate). Seems to not be working when applied through "Themes" but sticks with the MiLocker app. Still, MiLocker tends to not be as reliable as the default theme application.
wow best lock screen ever. running PERFECTLY on sensation 2.2.3
picard666 said:
non-miui users can use MiLocker app that can be found in the Market
everything works fine there except for calendar tab
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Thanks for the heads up. Initial version runs smoothly on my RAMOS W10 tablet. Looking forward to a MDPI version.
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nice lock screen!
but i kept getting a null in the weather condition on lock screen while everything is fine in the weather app...
Just came across Meizu store today and took a comparison shot!
Ramos W10, Meizu MX, Meizu M9.
gnex problem
instead of the SMS senders name i get a 0 there.any fix?
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dreamsafari said:
nice lock screen!
but i kept getting a null in the weather condition on lock screen while everything is fine in the weather app...
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which version do you use? have you installed the 9s weather, started it once and maybe placed a widget on your desktop?
fonsigno said:
gnex problem
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can you give me some more details so maybe i could fix that? because i cant do anything about it with this as i do not own a gnex myself
llxninjall said:
instead of the SMS senders name i get a 0 there.any fix?
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which version do you use? do you have miui or you use milocker?
sorry . i doesn t see any screen when i apply your theme.
sorry for english
Please refer to the main thread in Android apps and Games: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535740
I'm developing application that allows you to control tablet with multitouch gestures. Root access is needed. Currently it allows to execute following gestures:
Back:
Swipe 2 fingers from top downward
Home:
pinch 3-4 fingers
Show/Hide status bar:
Swipe 2 fingers from bottom upward
Please try it out and let me know what you think. What other features or actions would be helpful?
You can download it here:
Gesture Control Lite
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I thought it was goingto be a useable version. Looks like just advertising
iOStoAndroid said:
I thought it was goingto be a useable version. Looks like just advertising
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There are a lot of requests for status bar hiding widgets or apps. So you just start the application when you need to hide status bar (for example before browsing or gaming). You don't lock your device in the middle of gaming.
In my opinion it is still better than all other bar hiding apps (and I'm talking about free version of my app). You have to click something in all of them (and here you click - start app). Just in my app you have the opportunity to control your tablet while bar is hidden.
But if you think this version is useless, I value your opinion.
it does nothing..btw, still a good idea..great if work flawlessly
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Working fine here. Nice app, doesn't lag either.
Would love to see more gestures/controls and an option to customize them. Please keep up the good work and don't stop working on it
haidharbbc said:
it does nothing..btw, still a good idea..great if work flawlessly
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I'm developing on 7.7 myself, so it is tested well on it.
You don't get any error messages, notifications on gestures nothing? Does the last button in settings screen (Status bar toggle) works (hides/unhides) status bar?
I'm now using this and works brilliant. Finding the swipe gestures to suit me. Hiding and unhiding status bar no lag. Keep up the good work. Bought full version.
it doesn't work for..it just only state that it is hide, menu, and back
.but there is no action..
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Works perfect.
...But the free(demo) version is annoyinng.
haidharbbc said:
it doesn't work for..it just only state that it is hide, menu, and back
.but there is no action..
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I PM'ed you a few questions, please send me an answer when you have time to test it again and I will look into it.
stefan.pilsu said:
Works perfect.
...But the free(demo) version is annoyinng.
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I will add setting to turn off toast message on unlock (when tutorial mode is switched off). However free version will stay for occational use. Application contains a lot of native code that will need support with new versions/devices. And the application is niche anyway. I really tried using this version myself and I find it usefull, but you can propose different model, I'm open for ideas.
StupidIdea said:
I PM'ed you a few questions, please send me an answer when you have time to test it again and I will look into it.
I will add setting to turn off toast message on unlock (when tutorial mode is switched off). However free version will stay for occational use. Application contains a lot of native code that will need support with new versions/devices. And the application is niche anyway. I really tried using this version myself and I find it usefull, but you can propose different model, I'm open for ideas.
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The annoying part :
Three very, very small gestures for 1.5 coins...
I'll be happy to buy only one (taskbar hidding ) for 0.49.
This may be a joke...
Once again, the app works great.
stefan.pilsu said:
The annoying part :
Three very, very small gestures for 1.5 coins...
I'll be happy to buy only one (taskbar hidding ) for 0.49.
This may be a joke...
Once again, the app works great.
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Well, there are other apps for this (HideBar - free, Honeybar - 1$), my intention is to evolve the gesture part. Allow to create your own gestures and define your own actions.
Any chance of making the gestures more like the ipad? E.g. 5 finger pinch to home? Its a more natural closing type gesture imo
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I am using tab 7.7. I can download the demo version but cannot buy the full version. It said device not compatible...
jimmyx said:
I am using tab 7.7. I can download the demo version but cannot buy the full version. It said device not compatible...
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Weird, checked with my device, and I can see it as available with other account.
I have excluded some devices, but definitely not 7.7.
StupidIdea said:
I'm developing application that allows you to control tablet with gestures. Root access is needed. Currently it allows to execute following gestures:
Back:
down - left
Home:
down - right
Show/Hide status bar:
up - right
Please try it out and let me know what you think. What other features or actions would be helpful?
You can download it here:
market
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Why you dont post that in Themes and Apps Section
???
Moved To Themes And Apps
As the thread title suggests, this section is for Android Development. This needs to be in the Themes and Apps section.
crunchie-uk said:
Any chance of making the gestures more like the ipad? E.g. 5 finger pinch to home? Its a more natural closing type gesture imo
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Changed gestures to multitouch (see first post).
Also fixed a bug that I think prevented actions from working on some devices.
Excellent, thanks!
I just bought it and it recognises my gestures fine but it stopped doing anything after the first gesture?
It still pops up with home etc but doesnt do the action.
If i open the gesture app and disable and reenable the service again it works for one action and stops again
Is there a way to replace the default Samsung lockscreen on the Galaxy S5? I'd like to use Dashclock or the new Notify! lockscreen applications, but I can't figure out how to disable Samsung's.
In Settings, Lockscreen, Screen Security, and then tap Screen Lock, choose none.
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Xandlinger said:
In Settings, Lockscreen, Screen Security, and then tap Screen Lock, choose none.
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That will allow me to use another third party lockscreen of my choosing?
The app itself will handle it from there
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Xandlinger said:
The app itself will handle it from there
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This procedure does not appear to work. When I disabled Samsung's Lockscreen in the options, there is no option anywhere to let another app take over the task or securing the screen or displaying lockscreen notifications. I tried installing Notify! and DashClock and neither work.
Are the apps supposed to be Lockscreen replacements? If you search the Play Store for Lockscreen replacements you can find a few.
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Xandlinger said:
Are the apps supposed to be Lockscreen replacements? If you search the Play Store for Lockscreen replacements you can find a few.
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Yes. Both "Notify!" and "DashClock" are lockscreen / lockscreen widget apps that work fine with Nexus and other non-skinned Android devices. My question was how to disable Samsung's Lockscreen AND allow these third-party apps to take control over lockscreen functions, including displaying onscreen notifications and other information.
I've used these kinds of apps many times in the past, so I know what they do and how they function. The question is how to get them working with the Galaxy S5. Do you know how, or were you guessing?
spectrumfox said:
Yes. Both "Notify!" and "DashClock" are lockscreen / lockscreen widget apps that work fine with Nexus and other non-skinned Android devices. My question was how to disable Samsung's Lockscreen AND allow these third-party apps to take control over lockscreen functions, including displaying onscreen notifications and other information.
I've used these kinds of apps many times in the past, so I know what they do and how they function. The question is how to get them working with the Galaxy S5. Do you know how, or were you guessing?
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The GS5 lock screen does not allow widgets, not even the 5 shortcuts of TW past. It's ridiculous but not many people are crying about it since they at least left it minimally configured in a nice way.
That is probably for security reasons. For anyone who wants to add widgets, the simple instructions provided by Xandlinger above work fine.
GeorgeP said:
That is probably for security reasons. For anyone who wants to add widgets, the simple instructions provided by Xandlinger above work fine.
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The instructions don't work if you're trying to add lockscreen widgets such as Notify! or DashClock to the phone. I've tried it every which way. It seems the only lockscreen that can be used is the one Samsung provides with their UI.
I was just curious if someone knew a way around that. I guess we may have to wait until we can put a custom OS on the phone.
spectrumfox said:
The instructions don't work if you're trying to add lockscreen widgets such as Notify! or DashClock to the phone. I've tried it every which way. It seems the only lockscreen that can be used is the one Samsung provides with their UI.
I was just curious if someone knew a way around that. I guess we may have to wait until we can put a custom OS on the phone.
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Works fine on mine.
GeorgeP said:
Works fine on mine.
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Can you post a screenshot of your lockscreen with a third party app securing your phone so I can see? I would very much like to make sure we're talking about the same thing.
I think we may be confusing lockscreens with lockscreen widgets.
@spectrumfox you're correct. It literally requires root to put a widget on the phones lock screen, be it via removing whatever their lock screen app is called or a new rom. It infuriates me but I don't hate the stock widget. :|
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byte9 said:
@spectrumfox you're correct. It literally requires root to put a widget on the phones lock screen, be it via removing whatever their lock screen app is called or a new rom. It infuriates me but I don't hate the stock widget. :|
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Yeah, the stock lock screen isn't horrible and I can definitely live with it. I just wish it allowed us more freedom to display data we want on it.
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Yeah, the stock lock screen isn't horrible and I can definitely live with it. I just wish it allowed us more freedom to display data we want on it.
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You're telling me, it was a long slow frown that came upon my face as I realized it was not some hidden touchwiz menu, rather a missing feature. Again, for now it's whatever. I've grown to like the simplicity. Imagine being stuck with the "Life Companion" text of the GS4
Love, from GS5 locked bootloader hell.
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this is widgetlocker with a dashclock widget and notify! Widget
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csfile said:
View attachment 2731340 this is widgetlocker with a dashclock widget and notify! Widget
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That's different, nobody likes widgetlocker. Replacing the lock screen is plausible but that's never been a good solution because there is delay, it doesn't always hide the normal lock screen on boot and is just wonky.
I modified apk (created by xda member https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=6963384)
and create wallpapers for aod
If you want yours aod wallpapers send Pictures high res and i make for you.
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Download aod
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/59d21b135c2dc/aod davidof signed.apk
created by me actually LoL .. on tigerhood's thread, yes.
anyway great job. i will tell the guys who have requests to come here.
i did this too so i could get the S8's Infinity AOD / Note 8's Infinity AOD without needing the wallpapers to be enabled too. Download here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74009537&postcount=107
Anyone reading - Please be careful with this. Screen burn is very easy especially with some of the images you have used in your screnshots.
Im aware the image moves (only slightly and totally when you unlock/relock) but that doesnt make a difference when the whole background is the same bright color.(also big bright image = goodbye battery life)
Best to stick with smaller images with a black background OR a tinted image that has had the brightness turned down significantly.
Also quick tut:
Anyone who wants to make your own,
Download the AOD overlay apk above
Download APKeditor from the playstore
Open the apk with Apkeditor
Select "simple edit (file replacement)"
Swipe to IMAGES tab
tap all the pencil icons on the right of the Images for "aod_wallpaper_01" to _06 and replace each with your own image
Save the apk and install
Reboot your phone for changes to take effect
pull down notification bar and hold AOD setting
press clock and then choose your background and hit apply
not necessary to change preview but you can if you like its only for the preview in AOD settings.
crayonyes said:
created by me actually LoL .. on tigerhood's thread, yes.
anyway great job. i will tell the guys who have requests to come here.
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Yes please add credits for @crayonyes
also bro any chance in adding a home button overlay inside the same apk? this way we can theme the AOD home button also :good:
i know it has been done in substratum themes, and i can do it myself manually by editing the AOD apk itself but im not rooted. However im not sure how to make an overlay apk or add to one so id be greatful if you could update it :highfive:
Hey!
Mr.Ash.Man said:
i did this too so i could get the S8's Infinity AOD / Note 8's Infinity AOD without needing the wallpapers to be enabled too.
Anyone reading - Please be careful with this. Screen burn is very easy especially with some of the images you have used in your screnshots.
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Are you willing to share that one your added to your post? That one looks boss.
Also if others are open to sharing their designs, would be cool to post them.:good:
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marctronixx said:
Are you willing to share that one your added to your post? That one looks boss.
Also if others are open to sharing their designs, would be cool to post them.:good:
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74009537&postcount=107
much appreciated..../
davidof said:
I modified apk (created by xda member https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=6963384)
and create wallpapers for aod
If you want yours aod wallpapers send Pictures high res and i make for you.
Download aod
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/59d21b135c2dc/aod davidof signed.apk
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thanks wallpapers note 8 share please
Is there any chance whatsoever that a skilled dev would be able to somehow get live wallpapers working on the AOD display?
I'm well aware of screen burn issues - I have a particular wallpapaer that I use throughout the UI, and having the same wallpaper working on the AOD display would really tie the device together, like a good rug.
It's somewhere between a longshot and a pipedream, I know. But it'd be nice if a dev could chime in and say "well, I suppose it's possible if we did this that and the other" or "nah mate, it ain't happenin"
SquidgyB said:
"nah mate, it ain't happenin"
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Heh, thanks for the confirmation
Mr.Ash.Man said:
i did this too so i could get the S8's Infinity AOD / Note 8's Infinity AOD without needing the wallpapers to be enabled too. Download here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74009537&postcount=107
Anyone reading - Please be careful with this. Screen burn is very easy especially with some of the images you have used in your screnshots.
Im aware the image moves (only slightly and totally when you unlock/relock) but that doesnt make a difference when the whole background is the same bright color.(also big bright image = goodbye battery life)
Best to stick with smaller images with a black background OR a tinted image that has had the brightness turned down significantly.
Also quick tut:
Anyone who wants to make your own,
Download the AOD overlay apk above
Download APKeditor from the playstore
Open the apk with Apkeditor
Select "simple edit (file replacement)"
Swipe to IMAGES tab
tap all the pencil icons on the right of the Images for "aod_wallpaper_01" to _06 and replace each with your own image
Save the apk and install
Reboot your phone for changes to take effect
pull down notification bar and hold AOD setting
press clock and then choose your background and hit apply
not necessary to change preview but you can if you like its only for the preview in AOD settings.
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Thanks for the tutorial. Do we need just to uninstall the apk if we ever want to go back to stock AOD?
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Al Asmi said:
Thanks for the tutorial. Do we need just to uninstall the apk if we ever want to go back to stock AOD?
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Correct
Just uninstall and reboot
While talking about the AOD... is it possible to remove some of the information on there? I want to have as little information on there as possible. Smaller clock, remove date and battery. So basically only clock and notifications
mrteyssere said:
While talking about the AOD... is it possible to remove some of the information on there? I want to have as little information on there as possible. Smaller clock, remove date and battery. So basically only clock and notifications
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/themes/root-customise-display-updated-t3688153
theres several here
1 with just the clock (no date or battery)
And 1 with just date and clock (no battery)
Hey awsome mod, would you be able do this AOD for me please. Thank you so much buddy cant wait
Anyone have the apk for aod for the one in the pics that says note 8? The one posted no longer works
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Can't find or download
I've been looking for your samsung galaxy note 8 aod so I could use it as a background or wallpaper but I haven't had any luck.. possible u could send it to me or something
New link apk aod
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLD2d5IfXXF2rs2ObSAbTOuMcesI9wV6/view?usp=drivesdk
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