yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] chaosdemon06:
Works for me but ex file explorer couldn't get root access for some reason so I used fx file explorer and put the root add on and it worked after I followed your steps. Freaking CM really has got to get there **** going ...bluetooth still doesn't work right and disconnects if you stop it here and there..and only a restart fixes it. Plus the IR blaster still isn't working . :P

I'm on the newest nightly from CM12 1/28 using optimus g pro E980
[Android General] TheXGX:
You're welcome :)

I'm glad you got it working, sometimes ES File Explorer won't work on some devices. :) But as for the IR blaster and bluetooth thing, I guess it really depends on the hardware. Mine works (I use a S4), with all CM12 ROMs, so you might wanna ask the dev for your device for more help. :)
[Android General] samgoalie17:
What's 707 in es file explorer? Like rwx--?
[Android General] aouerfelli:
That's the octal # for rwx---rwx.
[Android General] voorhees13:
View attachment 3140023
[Android General] samgoalie17:
Thanks!
[Android General] kmaljane:
It seems that deleting that file is what i needed to get a transparent lockscreen wallpaper. So that the homescreen wallpaper will be applied to both lockscreen and homescreen. (a reboot is required)

Nexus5 with CM12

Thanks a lot for posting this thread
[Android General] AVESVIKA:
Not working on Nexus 5

I have CM 12 latest nightlies on my Nexus 5. However, I do not see the keyguard_wallpaper in the data/system/users/0 folder. Please assist.
[Android General] TheXGX:
That's why I suggested you read the FAQ first. :) Go look. You'll find the answer. :)
[Android General] arnabasu:
Read the faq, however unable to find the folder "system" under data. Any suggestions? Really want to change the Lockscreen asap. Cm12,20150111
[Android General] AVESVIKA:
Hey apologies. I should have mentioned it earlier. I tried pasting the renamed file and changing permissions. However, it still do not work.
[Android General] SwoRNLeaDejZ:
Has anyone tried to just delete the "keyguard_wallpaper" altogether? I would figure this would probably display the "wallpaper" file in lieu of a lockscreen wallpaper. I am using DU, and I know that if I install a theme, it locks the lockscreen wallpaper, so I would assume that this would work to fix it. Going to backup /data in recovery, apply a theme, then re-enable stock theme (this will lock the wallpaper). Right now, I don't see a "keyguard_wallpaper" in data/system/users/0, but I assume one will be created as soon as I apply the theme (and will be overwritten upon re-applying the stock setup). I would bet that deleting the keyguard file will make it default to the wallpaper. I will report back with my experience.

(wasn't about to read through a 5 page thread as I am at work. If this has already been discussed, please excuse my ignorance)
[Android General] DxFire:
Is working here :good:
[Android General] nodz13:
Yeeaahhh, its work on cm12 by pawitp at built 27
[Android General] assassin2:
Just install ES File Explorer if you don't have this app then go to >device>data>system>users>0 and look for keyguard_wallpaper if you don't have that file just copy wallpaper you want in ur lockscreen and paste it in 0 folder then rename it as keyguard_wallpaper and delete the extension name example .jpg

-Work on my device galaxy s5.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Try setting settings for all of the users. :) Then try a reboot. If it still doesn't work, it either means the format of the image file isn't compatible, or it's having issues with the resolution. Try another image, of a different format, resolution and size and see if it works. :)
[Android General] TheXGX:
Why did you just retype the op instructions again? lol
[Android General] assassin2:
Nope i did not retype,i'm just saying IF YOU DONT HAVE THAT KIND OF FILE keyguard_wallpaper IN DATA>SYSTEM>USERS>O THEN YOU COPY YOUR WALLPAPER THAT YOU WANT IN YOUR LOCKSCREEN AND RENAME IT...

*i've got what you are saying cause i did not read your FAQ, sorry for that repetition post...
[Android General] TheXGX:
That's also already listed in the F.A.Q. :) But nevermind lol
[Android General] assassin2:
hahaha, sorry pal i just read your FAQ...sorry for the repetition post...
[Android General] TheXGX:
lol don't be. You were just trying to help. :highfive:
[Android General] bajatetodo:
Works on CyanogenMod 12 [MENTION=4559222]frapeti[/MENTION]'s build (20150131) Thanks !!!:good:
[Android General] happel92:
Default wallpaper

Just to confirm, by deleting, or just renaming, the file mentioned, the lockscreen will default to the main wallpaper set by your home. This include the use of live wallpapers.
[Android General] badral9:
Not work on Nexus5 with CM12

I followed instruction but not work on Nexus5 with CM12. Any additional configuration?
[Android General] TheXGX:
What did you do exactly? I can't help with just that information :) Did you set the permissions correctly? Was there previously a file with the same name available? Did you rename the file properly while making sure you removed the extension?
[Android General] badral9:
i think i did correctly, i attached my screen pleae see and share your opinion
[Android General] TheXGX:
Try setting your permissions to "rwx r-- r--" :)
[Android General] badral9:
Great, your suggestion works thanks The XGX
[Android General] TheXGX:
I'm glad it did! You're welcome. :) Hit the thanks button! lol :D
[Android General] soulless angel:
using albinoman 20.01 build and i dont have data / system ...

cant find it on explorers , how to change then
[Android General] arnabasu:
I am on cm12, same issue. Can't find the requested folder.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Did you set the stock theme's wallpaper from the theme manger first? :) Also, you will not see that folder unless you enable "Root Explorer" from the Tools menu. :) Please make sure you've enabled that too and granted root permissions to your file explorer.
[Android General] badral9:
The XGX, By default lockscreen is dark than Homescreen. Is there any chance to remove dark opacity/transparancy from Lockscreen
[Android General] TheXGX:
I don't think that's possible without editing one, if not a few system apks or xml files, but I'll look into it. :) On 4.4 I used to do it with an Xposed module, but I haven't yet figured it out on 5.x :confused:
[Android General] soulless angel:
yep , i have found now the folder but under useres there isnt folder 0...

what now ? xD ty :)
[Android General] TheXGX:
Can you show me a screenshot? :) Maybe the folder structure is different for your ROM.
[Android General] DameDesuYo:
Thanks for the thorough tutorial, although I can't seem to get it to work. I attached a screenshot for my set up. Is there something I'm doing wrong? The folder had no keyguard_wallpaper, I had to throw one in myself.
[Android General] TheXGX:
The reason it's not working is most probably because you've set the wrong permissions. :) You have it set to "rwx --- ---". Change it to "rw- r-- r--" and hopefully, it should work. :) Optionally, if you have a theme installed, go to theme manager, and change the lock screen wallpaper to the default one. It should work. :) The file not originally being there is not a problem. Just paste it there, set the permissions and it will work. And you're welcome! :D Hit the thanks button if I helped you lol
[Android General] DameDesuYo:
Thanks for the reply, although it still didn't work. I tried a few different combinations for permission setting, e.g., "rwx --- ---" as shown in the video, "rwx r-- r--" or "rw- r-- r--" and a bunch of different ones; I tried setting the file type to root/root or system/system, and still neither worked. Not sure if it just hates my device. :crying:

More info on what I'm using: LG G3 D850 AT&T variant, CM12 nightly 0212 version, no custom kernel installed yet, no theme applied.
[Android General] TheXGX:
I fount this on your ROM thread:

It states that modifications to system files are unsupported. Maybe that has something to do with it not working? :confused: Because everything you've done so far, SHOULD, in theory, work.
[Android General] DameDesuYo:
The way I read it only tells me that it's not supported in that specific thread.
[Android General] soulless angel:
got it , something was messed up , i just did new install and everything is in its place :) ty :)
[Android General] TheXGX:
Look at post #10 in this thread. It's a different model, but maybe it will help. :)
[Android General] TheXGX:
Glad you got it working! :D
[Android General] nodz13:
Nice wallpaper with material design,

I dont know him but If u like, dont forget to like or thanks to him

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/1...%26cid%3D5%26soc-app%3D115%26soc-platform%3D1
[Android General] assassin2:
hi [MENTION=6309748]TheXGX[/MENTION] i clean install my rom but when i go to >device>data> i cannot find the folder system and users and 0 to change my lockscreen wallpaper,hope anyone can help...thanks
[Android General] TheXGX:
Hi :)

1. Which ROM and device are you using?

2. Did you remember to grant root permissions to the file explorer? It will not display the files without you doing that.

3. If you did the second one, try applying the stock theme.
[Android General] assassin2:
i am now currently using cm12 unofficial build 20.2 yah already grant root permission supersu,i guess i will flash gain...
[Android General] TheXGX:
What device is it? Can you give me a link to your ROM thread? :) Because re-flashing might not necessarily fix the issue. Your ROM might not have yet had the implementation..
[Android General] assassin2:
Samsung Galaxy s5

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934531937

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-0-android-5-0-t2945538/page587
[Android General] TheXGX:
It's an alpha build.. I wouldn't be surprised if the feature hasn't been committed to your ROM build yet.. :/

EDIT: Confirmed. It hasn't been committed yet. Look at these posts from the thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58378065&postcount=4810

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58425783&postcount=4877

I think the only think you can try, IF you find that folder, is to replace a file named simply "wallpaper" with the one you want, set permissions and reboot. But that will, obviously, change both the home screen and lock screen wallpaper. (Not guaranteed)
[Android General] assassin2:
so sorry i did not find that post...lol maybe i will wait to commit it by [MENTION=5354353]DevVorteX[/MENTION]
[Android General] TheXGX:
Or try another ROM! :D
[Android General] pnsdhrn:
What is permission 707?

---------- Post added at 03:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:21 PM ----------

How to grant permission to system?
[Android General] TheXGX:
Here's the answer to both your questions:
[Android General] pnsdhrn:
Thank you very very much XGX.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Anytime bro :D
[Android General] jzhuka:
Worked just fine mate...

Should mention that the original lock screen wallpaper file is not there, so just had to copy and renamed the image
[Android General] TheXGX:
You're welcome! And I have already mentioned that in the F.A.Q. (Q5) :) But thank you for your feedback!

Oh and remember to press thanks!
[Android General] Alcor10:
Note 4 T-Mobile. Works perfectly no issues (:
[Android General] Thibault1171:
Worked well, I just had to enable all permission to make it working (RAZR HD CM12)
[Android General] TheGeekyNimrod:
Worked like a charm on Cyanide L for AT&T Note 2. Thanks [MENTION=6309748]TheXGX[/MENTION]!!! I'll be sure to link this post anytime someone asks how they can do this.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Glad to help man. :) It's nice to give back to the community. I'm a fan of your work! :D

You're welcome guys. :)
[Android General] rachelm920:
Works on Euphoria rom 5.1 for Nexus 6. The ability to change the lockscreen wallpaper was the ONLY thing I missed from my S5 LOL
[Android General] inSaiyanD:
Thank you very much ! Works on my Samsung S5 !

Been trying different methods and this method was the only one that worked.

(previous methods included using xposed Lockscreen Wallpaper etc.)
[Android General] TheXGX:
Sure thing guys! It's nice to help the community. :) [MENTION=3946226]rachelm920[/MENTION] I also use Euphoria! :D
[Android General] inSaiyanD:
I actually made an account just to thank you hahas :D
[Android General] dpell79:
Works on S5 fusion ROM! Thanks!
[Android General] yagneshlp:
Works on cm12 build 17 by frapeti for GT I9500

It works well, except for the fact that it displays the same wallpaper as the home screen for lock screen.. Anyways, that is what I wanted!
[Android General] jpjdlv:
Euphory ROM works?
[Android General] ericgl:
I have an LG G2 D802, and I don't need to do any of that.

Changing the lock screen wallpaper is as simple as going into the Lock Screen menu and selecting a wallpaper from the gallery (which is different from the home-screen wallpaper).

Strange that CyanogenMod doesn't offer this kind of simple functionality, and people here need to use root for such a basic customization.

However, what I would like to do is to use a video clip as the lock-screen wallpaper.

My G2 filters the gallery so I can only choose a still photo. Would be nice to also be able to select a video clip from the gallery.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Haha well thank you man. :D I'm glad to help!

You're welcome dude :)

See Q4 of the F.A.Q. Maybe it'll help find out if something went wrong? :( But hey you're welcome!

I don't think there is any such ROM. :) Do you mean Euphoria? If yes, yes it'll work. I use Euphoria myself. See the OP. :)

Stock ROMs have this feature already, yes. Even on my stock TouchWiz ROM. But yes, its strange that they didn't implement it. But hopefully it will be implemented soon. :)

And by video clip, do you mean a live wallpaper? If you do, see Q8 of the F.A.Q. :)
[Android General] jpjdlv:
Many thanks
[Android General] djomla43:
easier way :)

open app drawer > themes > swipe from left > theme chooser > select wrench key > lock screen wallpaper > pick image > press back button and there you should see check mark :) and thats all :) :cool:
[Android General] ericgl:
By "Video Clip" I mean selecting an .mp4 file, for example, and it would play repeatedly on the lock-screen, instead of a simple static photo.

Is that possible?

I have root, so I'm willing to try hacking stuff :).
[Android General] TheXGX:
I have not tested this myself, so I cannot guarantee anything, but take a look at THIS and use it with the 8th F.A.Q. question, and let me know if it works. :)
[Android General] ericgl:
First of all, thanks for the link to this app.

It works great and videos up to 1MP run smoothly, but it's only for the Home screen.

No option for video on the lock-screen, I'm afraid.
[Android General] TheXGX:
That's why I suggested you try doing what Q8 says. :) It works for live wallpapers, so I'm kinda sure it'll work for this too. :)

Like.. Set the video clip live wallpaper, and then do what Q8 says. See if it works. :)
[Android General] ericgl:
Well, there is no "keyguard_wallpaper" file on the LG G2.

There is, however, a "wallpaper.png" which seems to be the lock-screen wallpaper. It's located at System/Data/Data/com.lge.lockscreensettings/files.

The original photo I selected from my gallery was a JPG, and when set to be the lock-screen wallpaper got converted to PNG.

Deleting (or renaming) the "wallpaper.png" file doesn't seem to have any effect until the phone is restarted. After restart, it shows a default wallpaper of a red flower.

So currently, I have a video playing on the Home screen, but only a still photo on the lock-screen.

I actually wanted it to be the other way around.
[Android General] TheXGX:
Nope. That's not the file you need to be renaming. The file that is the currently the wallpaper doesn't have an extension. I'm sorry you can't find it.. :( It should generally be in the location mentioned in the OP.
[Android General] c@p:
He has a LG G2 with stock firmware, so he won't have the option mentioned in the OP. He and his problem are totally wrong in this thread.

Tapatalked with Nexus 6
[Android General] PDXMatt:
Well, that worked but changing the wallpaper shouldn't be such a chore.
[Android General] stevewillows:
If you're like me and want the same wallpaper for your home screen as your lockscreen, do this:

Set your homescreen wallpaper like normal

Open ES File Explorer (or any file explorer with root) and navigate to data/system/users/0

Find and locate a file named “keyguard_wallpaper“, and then rename it to 'keyguard_wallpaper_old'

Make a copy of your 'wallpaper' file and rename it to 'keyguard_wallpaper'
[Android General] ericgl:
An update:

I decided to install the new BlissPop ROM v3.2 (Android v5.1.1), which is based on CM12.

Sure enough, setting a Home screen wallpaper also changes the lock-screen wallpaper - both are the same, as expected.

I can confirm that the instructions of the OP worked, and I can set a different wallpaper for the lock-screen.

Just a couple of notes:

- There wasn't a "keyguard_wallpaper" file in data\system\users\0. So I just copied a photo there and named it "keyguard_wallpaper".

- If you're using fx File Explorer Plus Root, the permissions should be 0700 (in octal).
[Android General] HatRiGt:
Also change owner And Group as "System " for that file.. If wallpaper doesn't change...

This method works for one plus one ...
[Android General] m0han:
works ok at first. but, gets reset after some time. on resurrection rom 5.4.4. phone is rooted, btw. tried this app also. no go.
[Android General] baddison:
I am running CHROMA rom....not specifically based of CM12, but based AOSP android. I followed the instructions and did not find "keyguard_wallpaper" in the file path.....BUT I DID find "wallpaper"....no extension. Sadly changing this file not only changed my lock screen, but it changed my home screen too. :(:( Is there something that can be done to force only the lockscreen to change? Or perhaps my specific lockscreen wallpaper file is located somewhere else??

Thanks in advance for any/all assistance.
[Android General] m0han:
in my case, there was no wallpaper or keyguard_wallpaper. i copied the files (i wanted as wallpapers) into the stated folder, renamed one to 'wallpaper' and the other to 'keyguard_wallpaper', changed permissions to -rwx------

and also

changed 'owner' and 'group' as "system" for the files. i now have the wallpapers of my choice as lockscreen wallpaper and desktop wallpaper. hope that helps.
[Android General] manojtpoulose:
Working on cm12.1 nightly.thanks
[Android General] 44-RON:
Is there ANY way to do this on AOSP? :(

(Beside using alternative lockscreens)
[Android General] m0han:
try what's stated here - if you haven't already done so. works for both lockscreen wallpaper and desktop wallpaper. survives reboots too.
[Android General] Teracotta:
I don't see it but I also don't have a separate lockscreen wallpaper from the main screen. I want a live wallpaper on the main but a static on lock. I'm using 12.1, seranotexx Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. No keyguard_wallpaper in users/0 except the one I put there.

Setting yes to group and system changes the permission look...you can't have -rwx---- while changing group etc.
[Android General] Dekz:
For the life of me I can't get my Live Wallpaper to show on the Lock Screen.

I've set the Live Wallpaper for my Home Screen, but my Lock Screen is still the stock blurred overlay of whatever the last thing open on my phone was. I'm not sure if this lock screen is specific to the OnePlus One, or if it standard Lollipop?

In any case, I'm still not seeing my Live Wallpaper on the Lock Screen even after deleting keyguard_wallpaper

I REALLY want this Live Wallpaper on my lock screen, any ideas?
[Android General] Master Cylinder:
This worked perfectly on my Verizon SGS3, AICP nightlies of cm12.1. though the app referred to does not.

Does anybody know how to do the same thing with notification wallpaper?
[Android General] alexeei:
I have cm12.1 and make simple script with Tasker, that change screen wallpaper every time, after screen unlocked. It start by Event screen unlocked, first step-copy file with random name from folder with images to temp folder with changing name to keyguard_wallpaper. Second step-move file from temp folder to the path from OP with root,( copy file without temp folder with root not working for me). And first time i set permissions to 777, not changing owner and group, and it works very well. But after 2 days it suddenly stop working-file moved correctly, but wallpaper not changed, it change only after reboot... May be it's way to change permission from tasker? (I think only permissions may stop work)

Ps It seems i solve not working-in the file keyguard_wallpaper_info.xml was set wrong width of wallpaper-1920 instead of 1080. When i set it to correct value, all works with permission rw-rw-r and owner root and group sd-card-write. And if somebody need, i can upload my tasker task for changing wallpaper every time after unlock,so every tome you see new wallpaper :)
[Android General] Tailwind14:
Missing keyguard_wallpaper file

I had to do a reload of CM2I3 via fastboot. When I finished I do have CM2I3 working; but there is not keyguard_wallpaper in the appropriate folder. There is also not choice for a lock-screen within the Security settings. Where can I get a proper keyguard_wallpaper to place within that folder?
[Android General] Master Cylinder:
Just put your image in there and name it that. That's all. Permissions work 777 on my SGS3.

PS - Since I have no idea what CM213 is I can't say for sure that it will work.
[Android General] AminhoVic:
Thank a lot
[Android General] shegeloaf:
Okay Thank you very much.. Now how do I get the ugly Tint of the lock screen so I have a clear image..

Im using CM12.1 Samsung s4. Thank you.
[Android General] portaleus:
Thanks a lot, I think this should be added in the [MENTION=6309748]TheXGX[/MENTION] OP tutorial.
[Android General] :
Seconded. In cm11, I used an unlock pattern and switched off the dots, and oriented myself by the wallpaper. With the tint, this doesn’t work anymore.
[Android General] AmJay1985:
Thank you for this
[Android General] uudruid74:
There is an Xposed module called Bright Lockscreen for doing exactly this.
[Android General] chaqiel:
OPO Exodus Base on CM12

Works fine.

Thanks a lot!
[Android General] tvizzle:
different lockscreen/wallpaper working for xiaomi mi4i

Following the steps below I was successfully able to change the lock screen static image, after already changing the standard wallpaper through default "set as" steps in the gallery.

One thing that's worth noting for the mi4i is the "keyguard_wallpaper" file is actually named "keyguard_wallpaper_info" in the /sytem/users/0 directory by default - ignore this and rename the new wallpaper you just brought into the directory (step 6) "keyguard_wallpaper" (be sure to remove the extension) and it should be all good.

Cheers,

T
[Android General] gee.dunkin:
Its worth mentioning that you need to delete the associated xml file as well. It will be regenerated to suit your new wallpaper when the device is rebooted. This may have been mentioned above however I didn't have time to read through 14 pages.

Working on Oneplus One Sultan ROM 12.1.

Also if you want to get rid of the lockscreen tint there is an exposed module called Bright Lockscreen that works like a charm.
[Android General] portaleus:
Working on CM13 as well.
[Android General] Tenome7:
I use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and recently downloaded CM 12.1 from this link:"https://jenkins.sandpox.org/job/FORTUNAXX3G_CM12.1/"

Any of the methods.....by the app or making the "keyguard_wallpaper" file is not working.

Pls if somebody can help.......waiting eagerly for the solution.

Model-SM G530h(3g)

:)
[Android General] @lexda:
for the lg optimus g pro f240

What is the system folder for the galleries wallpapers on lg?

Always using the file manager thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Shaad321:
I have Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 and I have rooted it. Now my phone is restarting whenever I press power button when it's plugged in