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[Android Apps and Games] 5hi7h34d:
Well I gotta say, I wish every dev was as visible and helpful as this.

Enjoy your vacation!

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I doubt it's a setting, but you could go the "Desktop Visualizer and extract the icons from the apk and re-tint them youself" route. I did this with

SiMiFolder.
[Android Apps and Games] Bunsen Honeydew:
Ahh, I guess I missed that one. Thanks.

Edit: BTW, how cool is it for a dev to do that. Going to have to look at some of their other apps (on the Android Market.)
[Android Apps and Games] Skillz1318:
Gentle alarm settings preferences notifications scroll to bottom check lockscreen.
[Android Apps and Games] maepchik:
I like design. Did u think about trial version?
[Android Apps and Games] ray0323:
that's cool:)
[Android Apps and Games] phoenixus:
Is there a setting anywhere that will allow a third party app to bypass widget locker?

Specifically, I really like the full screen PowerAmp widget that has a direct to home unlock button at the bottom. But when I hit that, I am taken to widget locker
[Android Apps and Games] sunwee:
i am using a couple of custom sliders from the theme thread. everything works ok, except that the custom sliders doesn't seem to stick after reboot.

it will default back to the built in one. for eg, i am using an ics lock glass theme, but after reboot it defaults back to the white ics lock. the other settings such as action works.

as a temporary workaround, i saved the settings after customising, and after reboot i restore them ok. but please check, why doesnt the settings stick?
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
He's said before that he's not interested in that.
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
Know you are on a vacation but have to ask this, hope someone could answer,

Is this only me or a common bug that Sense 3.0 theme unlocks the device with a very slight pull up of the ring? I mean its very easy to unlock, just the slightest movement will unlock the device. I've tried different grids, but no help!

Using the latest 2.2.1 version.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilDX:
potential motorola lock screen work around...

i posted a feature request / potential work around for folks with Motorola phones who want PIN security enabled, unfortunately i posted it in the wrong thread...

anyways, enjoy your vacation!
[Android Apps and Games] jlg19753:
Why the longer it runs the more megabytes it is when I go into my running services it starts out about 10mb and you let it run for a few days and it is 70mb thats insane ..is it something im doing wrong ?
[Android Apps and Games] O4web:
OK, WidgetLocker is awesome!!

However since the last update I CONSTANTLY get the question what homescreen I want to use.

I am currently on a Galaxy S2 with LauncherPro and I read that the home helper is necessary, but is it really necessary to ask me what home screen I want, everytime I press home?

When I select: choose as standard, the popup will not show anymore until I put my phone on standy and at some point unlock again.

Is this a familiar problem?

Is there a solution? (I rebooted and reinstalled (with backup/restore))

Or is this a LauncherPro problem?

(PS turning off the Home Helper is impossible because everytime I unlock the phone its back on)
[Android Apps and Games] Jays2Kings:
Great Locker! It would be nice to hide a widget until music is playing, I rather not use Phantom Music Control, as it is a bit buggy, has no album art, and lacks the skin I want.
[Android Apps and Games] Southern_mind:
This need to be fixed

The ring gets cut off at the top.
[Android Apps and Games] gearjunkeez:
I am trying to use circle launcher with widget locker, but instead of asking for a pin after i choose which icon i want, i tap the circle, put in pin, then the launcher opens, and i choose program... any fix for this?
[Android Apps and Games] Equalizir:
I have a Motorola Photon and was wondering if the issue with the easy wake feature has been fixed? Would love to be able to wake phone with volume keys instead of power button.
[Android Apps and Games] O4web:
After disabling Widget Locker completely I do not have this problem anymore. Which sucks cause I love WidgetLocket, but that window asking me constantly what home screen to use is just EXTREMELY annoying. Hope this will be fixed... SOON!
[Android Apps and Games] jujuburi:
I have two queries, read the FAQ but couldn't find the answers,

1st- I use Go Launcher as my Default launcher, now which launcher should I select in Select System Home under HomeHelper? TW, Go or WL? Confused!

2nd- Should I tick and use Root Helper? I am rooted. What's the function of this option? Any pros or cons?

My device is Galaxy S II, Rooted, on GB 2.3.5 KJ1.

Thanks a lot in advance for the replies, I'd really appreciate any help.
[Android Apps and Games] chiggah:
im on CM7 and widget locker is interfering with the CM7 lockscreen.

When i disable the CM7 lockscreen, widget locker does not ask for my SIM card PIN code.. how can I enable that in widgetlocker ?
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
truth is this is a premature release.. BUT the dev is dope so we love him anyway
[Android Apps and Games] microperson:
the screen transitions don't work for me even when i select them. my homescreen just appears without any transitions when i unlock from WL.... hmm....
[Android Apps and Games] 5hi7h34d:
Animations have to be turned on globally, not just in WL. This was an issue for me also.
[Android Apps and Games] jlg19753:
Just went into running services and wl was 100 mb. Wth !
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
I was looking around at screenshots of ICS, and can't help but wondering if the new clock and date widget in WL2.2 can match it better? The font size for the date in particular seems waaaayyyy too big.

Here's a picture of what it should look like:

And here's what it looks like, in case you don't have it readily available to compare:
[Android Apps and Games] tboooe:
Any one else having issues with the lockscreen timeout setting? I have it set to override the system timeout but it seems Widgetlocker is not recognizing this and using the system screen timeout. I have the ATT Galaxy S2. Any ideas?

EDIT: forgot to enable root settings....works now.
[Android Apps and Games] Southern_mind:
You need to edit the clock widget and make it smaller by shrinking the axis. open the app and long press on the clock then click resize and move the left side to the right some.

Different font but you get the idea.
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
Must just be the Roboto font...When I shrink it, the date is still a pretty big font relative to what it would look like stock. Oh well though, not a big deal, thanks for your help :)
[Android Apps and Games] danielk0302:
Is there any free version to try, it looks great

At the moment im using GOlocker and it works pretty well

keep up to great work everyone ;D
[Android Apps and Games] Constantly:
Its a pretty cool app, but drains too much battery in my opinion...

Desire S, Virtous Unity...
[Android Apps and Games] mmegalodon:
Not at the moment. Remains to be seen if there ever will be, Dev sounded like it would be unlikely.

Its definitely worth it. Can't say I've seen battery life drastically different when using it. ;)

Sent from m-IUI
[Android Apps and Games] ginloin:
Sorry if I've missed something , but I'm having a problem since the update where WL force closes every time I hit the 'Add' button or try to move any widgets/shortcuts. So I can't see any of the new content or features (was particularly interested in the widget overlap feature). I noticed someone else in a market review reporting the exact same problem. Has anyone else had this? I've sent reports to the developer when it happens, but was hoping someone might know of a solution. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] tluley51:
I am having an issue when in a call. Even though the option is no enable, widgetlocker shows up when I am in a call forcing me to unlock my screen after the sensor kicks in turning off the screen. My brother in law uses the exact same version of WL as I do and it doesn't do this for him. I am rooted and rommed and he is not, that is the difference between our Droid X's. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
I was just playing around with my WL look and changing the wallpaper around and such and I noticed that Widgetlocker is making the wallpaper significantly blurry...the pic looks like it's horrible quality, yet when I look at it elsewhere it looks fine. WL seems to be dumming the wallpapers down or something?

I have a screenshot of my lockscreen with WL2.1 and I mimicked that just now in 2.2 and, comparing them, the 2.2 wallpaper looks WAYYY blurrier. It's a very high def pic and it looks really clear in the 2.1 screenshot I took...
[Android Apps and Games] H3PB:
Is it possible to lock click on added widget (not slider) ?
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Yes I'm already taking to the Dev about this issue.. I'm actually concerned there may not be a fix because he was telling me he changed it on purpose because of "out of memory" errors, which I've never had so it was never an issue for me. Honestly if I can't set my crisp wallpapers then I'll have to change lock screens, which I don't want to do.

For now, the only workaround i've found is to use only the highest quality .png images that have no black or gray transitions as they turn green. Dev thinks the problem is only related to .jpg but it's a problem on every image, just worse on .jpg
[Android Apps and Games] Droski:
@Kevin hey, I was in the themes section and we were toying around with the idea of using the ICS lock with a wallpaper sized image as the lock. I included a picture I drew with paint (lol) to give you an idea of what I'm talking about. The problem is the largest image you can use is 405 x 400 or something. My question is, is there any way to achieve this without re-coding the whole app?
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Nonsense, likely something to do with the widgets you've added to it. I've very conscious about battery drain and Widget Locker does none.

Turn off the "Show in call" option. It's not default btw, so you changed it.

Long-tap a widget in Tool mode.
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
I initially didn't notice the issue until I set a sky blue wall, and I was shocked! Then I tried set the old wall, and yes, it does reduce the image quality badly. I took screen shot, only will upload them when Kevin is back from his vacation.

This is a weird issue actually.
[Android Apps and Games] rori~:
Well, unfortunately that's a price one has to pay, if you don't want to exeed memory.. getting out of memory is very easy and fast with huge high quality backgrounds, maybe that's why Kevin did this...

Sent from my Premium Xx
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
I already stated that's why he did it.

If I have to trade quality image for an ICS lock, it's not worth it
[Android Apps and Games] Isadora:
Had same problem on S2 , the way I fixed it was in WL settings to go to Advanced > Root Helper and untick Home Helper on Demand. You'll then be able to turn off Home Helper and it should stop pestering you to choose a home screen every time
[Android Apps and Games] rori~:
Sorry, was not following the thread enough..

Sent from my Premium Xx
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
I'm confused, is this "memory issue" part of his testing builds for the new version, or were people experiencing it in the old version and that's why he changed it?
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
He said people had that problem on the old build.. I never saw any memory issues personally
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Never had it myself, though the first question is how big is too big?

Then the next question is, for how much ROM? Probably the lower-range devices will have issues, maybe it should be a setting, or a routine after choosing a wallpaper.

For example, image size could be picked up after selection, and if it's "big" then an interactive box appears which gives you say 3 image reduction options, dependent on the option the user chooses. Full size gives the user a warning that the device may suffer out-of-memory issues.

If it doesn't, no problem. If it does, the user *should* be able to remember and backtrack.

Given the pixel density of a photo and the resolution of these phones, I rather doubt a very large image would improve the end result anyway
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
I've always used huge images and never had an issue
[Android Apps and Games] tluley51:
Not true, the option for me was not checked off and still isn't, yet I still get Widget Locker popping up when the screen fades off when on the phone...

Anyone else have this problem? Screen shutting off when in a call and WL still showing up when you try to use the phone again? Or any other suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
I agree, there should be different versions.. or perhaps the app needs to be coded more efficiently?

I don't know much about development and I don't want to criticize kevin, but I've used and am currently using launchers with more Widgets, more functions, larger resolution wallpapers (for scrolling), etc and I've never had an issue nor have I heard of fellow users having one..

But again, not all phones are equal. So I too think there should simply be a user end option or maybe two versions of the app... images that are reduced in quality this much aren't just something we should ignore in favor of bugs we haven't experienced..especially for a $3 app, ya know?
[Android Apps and Games] pjprofili:
Yeah, I have the same issue. The "Show in Call" option is definitely turned off, but WL always comes up when I'm on a call. I'm running MIUI on an HTC Inspire 4G.
[Android Apps and Games] tluley51:
Maybe it's an MIUI problem then? I am not sure why it would be, but by the sounds of it, that's the only thing in common. Would like to hear of this issue from other MIUI users or maybe people who have this issue not running MIUI.
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
Well, I don't think the same way.

Absolutely not.

The thing is this issue should be solved as it's a very annoying one. Let Kevin get back and then we will go somewhere, I trust him very much, like we all do.
[Android Apps and Games] RED_:
Is this a way to change the transition effect when unlocking the screen to going to the home screen?

Is that handled by WL or the launcher i am running? I can't remember because it's changed and i don't like it. I'm using GO launcher and i just had a look but i could change every transition apart from the one leading from the lockscreen to the home screen. I assume it's to do with WL but can't find the setting either. Must be because it's early because this is such a simple thing.
[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
I will take function over looks every time. If the only issue is needing to use slightly lower res images for more function then that is a fair trade. Cant have both. Mainly if he is trying to allow this still to run on older devices. Lets wait till he gets back to hear for sure.

There is an option in the WL settings for this. I just wish it was allowed to use the built in animations as I use a custom set of transition animations and would love to use my own lockscreen animation
[Android Apps and Games] jeff.liu:
Does anyone has whatsapp pop-up issue? It seems that WL always bring to top when power up/down and cover any pop-up. However, the stupid whatsapp will clear the notification icon when pop-up bring to background!!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
Well neither I can take function over looks nor I can call this slight change, I thought I'll upload the image when Kevin gets back but I am attaching it anyway.

I am back on those Windows 98 32 bit era :D
[Android Apps and Games] GTIVRon:
Disable whatsapp pop-ups. Or add the pop-up to the block list. Forgot the process ID for the pop-up, but it's somewhere in this thread.

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It's not a MIUI problem. I'm currently using MIUI and don't have that problem.
[Android Apps and Games] GTIVRon:
From page 159.
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
Check out these screens

Edit: lol XDA reduces the size more so both are worse. I think you guys get the idea though..
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
What's the LS app on the right hand side?

:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
What do you mean? In both pics it's widgetlocker (one with the ICS, one with a themed sense slider) and the widget is just Missed It! in both of them.
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
What the ...?

So is it the ICS lock only which is reducing the quality or what? I am getting totally confused here :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
No.. But since the update allowing the ICS lock it looks like it ruined the image quality.. Previous version (before ICS lock was an option) did not have this problem
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
Oh..Thank God! I was thinking something else. You mean the previous version, WL 2.0 didn't have this problem, well could be, I wasn't interested that time due to the lack of Sense 3.0 option, so I don't know.
[Android Apps and Games] thebeardedchild:
Oh lol sorry, no the image on the right is taken from the previous version of Widgetlocker :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
I am back.

Looks like the main points of interest (from skimming the thread and from emails):

Wallpaper's looking like crap. Confirmed/will fix. To clarify the issue is in the cropping stage, not the display stage. This is an obnoxiously complex problem. Android doesn't provide a proper built in crop-image function. WL 1.x tried to use the undocumented system Gallery method but ran into issues on motoblur not working at all and banding issues on some devices. WL 2.0 (or 2.1?) first included some stripped down code from Google's Gallery app to work around issues in WL 1.x. However there was still banding/down-sampling in some cases and critically it would OutOfMemory FC for some devices with large images (think large photos rather than "wallpapers"). For WL 2.2 I rewrote this yet again, using even more code from Google's Gallery with modified logic to try to keep the image quality as high as possible. Obviously I made a mistake. I think I found it, and hopefully it's just the one issue as that was easy/safe to fix. Obviously needs testing. With luck WL 2.2.2 will put an end to cropping wallpaper issues for everyone.

Memory leak in the clock. Confirmed/will fix. Mean time you can remove the clock (and kill/restart widgetlocker or reboot) to avoid it. (If you're the curious type it was due to my handling of the new fonts and this http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9904 )

Battery % not always being right. Confirmed/will fix.

Show Labels. Confirmed/will fix.

Still have some FC reports to figure out.

I'll post a 2.2.2 public beta sometime this week. I'll mainly be looking for feedback of the wallpaper thing as the other items are more straightforward.

If anyone is getting a FC when adding a widget/slider and can consistently reproduce it. Please backup your settings (Settings > Backup) and email me the wlbackup file (/sdcard/data/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker/backup/) and let me know what I need to do to reproduce. I think it's due to an error in the update process (so clear data or uninstall/reinstalling would fix) but I'd like to know for sure and fix without uninstall for 2.2.2 if possible.
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
You said you'll be back on mid Nov! Did you cancel your existing vac? :D How was it?
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Yeah I don't give (accurate) ETAs :P.

Plan was always for one week (got back yesterday). I figured if it turned out I didn't have internet and got back to hundreds of emails to deal with, I might not want people expecting me to be back responding right away.

Vacation was fun and we got to spend time with my wife's parents (who live out of the country) so that was nice too.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Glad you're back, and that you enjoyed the vacay.
[Android Apps and Games] zicovsky:
hey folks,

sorry but is there a way to download the builtin themes (like the rotary) and use as a basis for a theme? i can't seem to find a rotary theme anywhere
[Android Apps and Games] denteno:
is there a specific reason why WidgetLocker doesn't perform as good on MIUI roms ?i've tried it on cyangenmod before and it was fabulous

but on MIUI i keep getting delayed unlocks, double lockscreens, slow response ??
[Android Apps and Games] DevinLeFevere:
No offense to WL, but why would you want to use WL on MIUI?
[Android Apps and Games] denteno:
I could really use an agenda widget plus silent toggle on the lockscreen
[Android Apps and Games] GTIVRon:
I'm running MIUI and WL and have no issues with it. None you described, none at all.
[Android Apps and Games] Jays2Kings:
If I could make some requests:

Hiding/disabling a widget when music is playing, I have phantom music, but it would be nice to have a album art via the built-in widgets on music apps.

Adding the ability to add carrier name to clock widget.

Because one signature isn't enough
[Android Apps and Games] radicalgel:
A Few Issues!

Well first of all, a massive thanks to Kevin for this amazing app. I absolutely love it. Switched from iOS to android a couple of weeks back and WidgetLocker is my first paid app! :)

So here are my issues with WL 2.2.1

1) If I receive a call and reject it, my stock lockscreen is visible for a fraction of a second before WL kicks in.

2) If I make a call that goes unanswered then I miraculously find myself at the stock lockscreen.

3) Changing the 'Transition Animation' under Look & Feel seem to have no effect what so ever.

PS: I have a Samsung Galaxy SII | XWKJ2
[Android Apps and Games] carlos67:
+1, I too have all three issues (sgs2 running Leomar 2.7.1 - ki3). No biggie though. Overall a truly fantastic app and developer.

Kevin, you rock man.
[Android Apps and Games] icedd:
Just a quick question regarding WidgetLocker.

Can I use this with a password? Going straight from a WidgetLocker lock into a PIN/or code?
[Android Apps and Games] ithehappy:
Yes sire.

+++++
[Android Apps and Games] arty:
same here with my S2
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
This has all of them: http://teslacoilsw.com/widgetlocker/themes/WLTheme_BasePack.zip

The only specific issue I'm aware of right now is something with MIUI not letting apps know it's in a call which causes WL to still activate when in call regardless of settings.

In general, CM is not too difficult to support as it's pretty close to stock Android. MIUI is more similar to dealing with vendor additions like Sense/TouchWiz/etc except that MIUI changes much faster and includes many more changes. WL doesn't (can't) stick purely to the SDK so it's more sensitive to vendor changes than other apps.

I do want to do more with music just haven't worked out how just yet. As you can see from how hard Jan works on Phantom, supporting so many different music apps is a lot of work.

Carrier on clock might come in a future update.

(1) Known issue, more complicated than it seems it should be. Not a high priority.

(2) I'll check on this

(3) Go Launcher? Their latest update is overriding my animations with their own. Work around in 2.2.2 (public) beta1

It actually depends. On some devices (most HTC or Samsung) this works fine. On others (Motoblur or stock Android) the system will have it's own slider first. WL can work around this if you are rooted (WL Settings > Advanced > RootHelper > Autoswipe).