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[Android Apps and Games] bluxart:
Is there a bug with loading sliders that include the same files? I've had problems in the past when trying to create my own sliders, to where it took a few tries to get it to show up in the list. I found out that the files have to be inside a folder, but now, I'm not even sure what the problem is.

I have a few themes that I modded. One of them just has a different background, while the other two just have modified sliders. Everything is named as they should be, saved as PNGs, and the theme folder is in another folder compressed as "*name*MOD.wltheme.zip" However, none of them show up in the dropdown menu. I refreshed the themes through the app and even force stopped it and restarted the app. They still don't show up. Is there a fix for this? I hope I'm not doing something embarrassingly stupid :o
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Sounds like you mean having ThemeA and ThemeB, where ThemeB is a copy of ThemeA but has one change to one file? This is no problem.

This is true, you must zip a folder, not just a set of files.

Do you have the android_preview.png or iphone_preview.png or whatever? WidgetLocker won't list themes without the preview images.

There are some theme refreshing bugs in 2.0.2 (Should be resolved in the next update), but shouldn't effect the list of themes, just caching of images in already listed themes.
[Android Apps and Games] bluxart:
1) Yes, these are basically the same exact files, just one file is a slight modification of the original(such as the background being 100% opaque, instead of slightly transparent)

2) I mean, all of the themes I have are a zip that includes a folder, with another folder inside of it that includes the files. When I tried to use a theme that was just a zip with the folder that has the files, it didn't load.

3) Yes. The sliders I am modifying are the iphone version and include iphone_background_3.png, iphone_preview.png, and the sliders.

4) Hmm, I'm not sure what the problem is then. Do you have any suggestions? I'm literally taking a preexisting theme that is already packaged and ready to be used and just modifying one of the PNGs, then saving over top of it. No new files or anything. Then I'm compressing it to a zip. Maybe it's a WinRAR issue or something. I'll try the default Windows compression tool.
[Android Apps and Games] joopbloack:
thanks for that. is there a way to know package names of any app easily? where did u check to find this out?
[Android Apps and Games] NiceCarpet:
Look for the app on the AppBrain website. The end of the URL should be the package name.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/go-sms-pro/com.jb.gosms
[Android Apps and Games] chalid:
I really like the versatility of this app, but have one request:

Would it be possible to implement 2-way-sliding (like in WM 6.5)?

Something like this:

Slider in the middle and the possibility to slide left and right to unlock.
[Android Apps and Games] punkmonkey1984:
I really liked the WM6.5 lock screen, especially the way it handles the notifications
[Android Apps and Games] kura808:
Thought I'd drop by and say thank you to the dev. Bought widgetlocker from the Amazon sale. Enjoying it very much =)
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
When I try to add a 1x2 (1 column wide, two rows tall) Minimalistic Text widget, I'm being told that there isn't enough space to add the widget. All I have on the screen is a 4x1 widget at the top and the slider. I should have plenty of space.

Suggestions?

EDIT: It's odd how the answer always seems to pop up seconds after posting. Figured it out.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Another question:

Is there any way to utilize the space on the bottom half of the screen? I'm being given a 4x4 space to work with, which is normal, but it's only utilizing half of the screen, and reserving the other half for two sliders.

I only use one slider, so I'd like to incorporate that space for widgets.
[Android Apps and Games] bongd:
Finally managed to get the hang of this. It's really awesome. I admittedly haven't dug through this thread yet (will go through each and every page soon) but I'm not understanding the themes. When I download them I'm only able to add the Slider to my existing lock screen.

I'm sure there may be something I'm missing, but one would assume that a theme would be the whole package. In any event, I've got a pretty kick ass lock screen so I'm glad.

One question though - I have a Motorola Atrix and think it'd be a good idea to keep the existing lock screen, but change it so it just comes up after a longer interval like an hour or so (then I could use the finger print scanner for security purposes). How does one keep the original lock screen too?
[Android Apps and Games] Androidboy35961:
I love WidgetLocket!!!!! Best Lockscreen ever!!
[Android Apps and Games] joopbloack:
thanks man. but how do know what to put in for the sms pop up. the above poster replied me " com.jb.gosms.smspopup." is there any way to find this out?
[Android Apps and Games] Spitemare:
Check Settings > Look & Feel > Layout. The phone image in the top left has arrows you can drag up and down to increase or decrease the amount of anchor space you have.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Got it. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Can I remove the slider and use a pin to unlock voluntarily?
[Android Apps and Games] WhiteiceDMSTech:
Is there a way to use a custom icon for widget's on the lock screen?

EX: I want to put the Handcent shortcut with a custom icon on my lockscreen with the number ticker of how many text's I have unread.

EX 2: I want to put the GMAIL short with a custom icon on my lockscreen with the number ticker showing how many unread emails I have.

Any help please?

Thank you,

Whiteice
[Android Apps and Games] dzel:
nice app!working great on lg 2x.

i can wake the phone up with vol rocker now..save my power button usage.

now for some themes search...
[Android Apps and Games] ySchaub:
use SMS Unread Count and change the Icon

http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-kanokgems-smswidget-BFq.aspx
[Android Apps and Games] Broken Hope:
I left my phone charging and someone called me, this resulted in the original sense lock screen appearing on my Desire HD, is this because Widget Locker went to sleep or something? After the call it switched back to my Widget Locker lock screen as normal. Is there any way I can prevent the sense lock screen appearing? This was the first time I had seen it in a long time.
[Android Apps and Games] crus:
Home button unlock

I have tried searching for this but nothing I find solved my issue.

I have unchecked "Allowed Home Button" but I can still unlock the screen when I press the home button.

Can someone please tell me how I can disable this.

I am using it on a Samsung Galaxy S2.

Thanks for the help.

Sorry if the answer is here somewhere, I must be daft cause I really did not find one that helped.
[Android Apps and Games] WhiteiceDMSTech:
Thank you for the suggestion. I am having a problem with this program though.

The destination it tells me to put in custom icons to use is not there. How do I go about finding the right location to put these since the one it tells me to go to does not exist?

Thank you,

Whiteice
[Android Apps and Games] GTIVRon:
Create the location.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I used this app when it was in version 1 and it was pretty neat but I guess failed to catch on to why it was relevant and please do not take that as a condescending remark. To elaborate, what is the point of having all these quick access icons on the lock screen? Why not just have one screen be it the lock screen with all the shortcuts you use? Or why have a lock screen if its a bother to have to unlock your phone to access your shortcuts. Most phones today have a "sleep button". Again, I am not trying to say this app is garbage just simply confused by it :)

Also I curious as to some user experiences with the newer version so if anyone could reply with some details on how the app works for them it would be much appreciated.

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
It's more customizable than the standard lockscreen. That's why we use it.

Sent from a State of Serendipity via XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Also, two words:

Landscape Mode.
[Android Apps and Games] GTIVRon:
I used it for information. I didn't care for shortcuts, didn't want shortcuts. I disabled interactions with the lockscreen. Instead of simply seeing the time with a quick push of the wake button, and hitting again before i put it in my pocket, I can now quickly see the weather, and using MissedIt, see if i have any missed calls, new e-mails, new text messages etc. It also allows me to use a more work-appropriate wallpaper on a screen much more likely seen by other people, and also just a better looking screen overall with widgets like Chronotopia, and themed sliders.

I also have my pandora widget on there, and allowed interactions with it only. So if i want to skip a song it leaves out the step of unlocking, skipping, and relocking (to turn screen off sooner to conserve battery).
[Android Apps and Games] mikef1182:
I'm having an issue when choosing a custom slider, the drop down lags for like 30 seconds before it opens up all my themes. I am using a Gingerbread Sense rom, nothing crazy. I have tried a uninstall, reinstall, and even a hard reset. Still lags every single time I go to change the sliders. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] T-Loop:
Is it possible to enhance the standard alarm widget? I'd love to see my next alarm on the lockscreen but it's always too big and the colors don't match. And I'd prefer it without the battery status. Yes you can hide it, but it keeps telling me "Connect your charger" :)

I'd love to see possibility to change font color and size etc. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] jonkrav:
Bump, I really need this. When poweramp goes to its lock screen I have to unlock it then it takes me to widgetlocker lock screen and have to unlock again.

If there was a way to make poweramp just appear on the widgetlocker screen when music is playing that would be cool or just let poweramp override widgetlocker and go to its own lockscreen that would be awesome also.
[Android Apps and Games] Aleebaan:
Can i get the lockscreen to look like the one on Samsung Galaxy S2? I mean the orange one.
[Android Apps and Games] tzuyang:
Very nice lock screen

but i have a slight problem with it

running it on HTC incredible S froyo 2.2 unrooted (this phone can't be rooted without hardware)

When i immediately turn on the screen if i accidently hit the giant volume button, it will actually allow the changing of volume. but only that first initial 0.5 seconds. which can be enough to mute the phone.

the other problem which i think is associated is that if i had touch the bottom right of the screen as i hit the power button to wake the device, it must register as a screen touch, then i am unable to slide to unlock unless i use the notification bar to unlock

otherwise it is clean and very nice looking. doesnt seem to drain too much power
[Android Apps and Games] kperi:
Is possible to support this app:

Unlock with wifi

????????

Thanks any way.:)
[Android Apps and Games] Shoulon:
Its "unlock with wifi" that doesn't support this app. Must contact the dev.
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
The latest Atrix update broke WL + Fingerprint scanner, but this will be fixed in the next update to WL.

No, there is no security built into WidgetLocker at this time.

Enabling Easy Wake Mode will disable the stock lock screen. WL has some special handling during a phone call to prevent it from covering the call screen, this can sometimes cause the stock lock screen to appear.

This is an issue on the Galaxy S2 (And Dell Streak actually). My method of blocking the Home button doesn't work there. There's the older method of using the HomeHelper (Settings > Advanced > HomeHelper). HomeHelper works by acting as a kind of proxy for Home, so you hit the Home button and WidgetLocker gets it, then it decides if it should open your launcher or not. The problem with is is that Android will now not prioritize your launcher because it's not the default home, this can cause the launcher to need to be reloaded sometimes (you'll see the widgets redraw).

I'm hoping to find a different way to block Home on the S2, but I'll need to get my hands on one (I only briefly got to use one at IO to verify the problem, but not enough time to debug it).

Hrm curious, I haven't heard of this issue before. If the issue remains after the WL 2.1 update can you let me know via Settings > Report Bug?

Ideally one day the clock/alarm/battery widget will all be highly customizable. It's a lower priority than things directly related to the lock screen though as there are other widgets out there that can do some of what people want.

This will be fixed in WL 2.1 or you can go to Settings > long-press volume down for Experimental > and uncheck Aggressive Block Home

Can you explain in more detail what is happening? Like the slider acts as if it's touched but doesn't move?

You can point the dev here for information on how to do it: http://teslacoilsw.com/widgetlocker/developers
[Android Apps and Games] mattmenger:
Repeated Clicking

I'm having an issue with repeated clicking sounds on the unlock screen. When I hit the power button to wake the screen up so the lock screen shows, I get about 10-15 clicks instead of just 1. This only happens in WidgetLocker. I've tried disabling all sound on lock/unlock, enabling built-in on lock/unlock, and everything else I can think of. Is there a fix for this?

Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Disable System Settings > Sounds > Screen Lock Sounds
[Android Apps and Games] sekhargreen:
Can I integrate Widget Locker in my ROM?

Can I integrate Widget Locker in my ROM?

Is there any conflicts with 5 Lockscreen Mod?

Please confirm. :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] darkamikaze:
I don't think you can integrate it D: .. since it's a paid app and all >_>..
[Android Apps and Games] mikef1182:
Sounds good Kevin. Is 2.1 coming pretty soon?
[Android Apps and Games] emd2009:
Could it be possible to replicate the sense 3.0 locksreen?
[Android Apps and Games] tzuyang:
the other problem which i think is associated is that if i had touch the bottom right of the screen as i hit the power button to wake the device, it must register as a screen touch, then i am unable to slide to unlock unless i use the notification bar to unlock

so i have upgraded to incredible S gingerbread

the problem is not 100% reproducible

what happens is if i have my finger on bottom right of the screen, then turn on the phone with my finger on it,

immediately try to swipe left to right to unlock, i could drag it maybe 1/5 of the way and then it goes back to the original position despite my finger continuing to slide right. i.e. can't really drag it fully across the scree to unlock.

if i wait a couple of seconds i can swipe again and successfully unlock. or if i drag something else i.e. the notification bar down, then back up then unlock, it does it successfully.

what i find sometimes when i unlock is that the screen sometimes has registered a click/drag action. i can sometimes see icons have been dragged across the screen, or the icon being clicked (goes into the program that is usually the bottom right on the launcher)

i suspect this occurs more on my phone because of the position of the power button and the fact the screen is so close to the edge..

any input would be great!

btw the fix for the volume button with the experimental feature is great!
[Android Apps and Games] cornelyus:
Hi..

I use Handcent sms, and before installing widgetlocker I had the settings for doing the popup appear only under the ( normal ) lockscreen.

With widgetlocker when I receive a message the popup appears over widgetlocker, I wanted the same behaviour as before.. So accidently I don't type whatever when I receive a message.. is this doable?

Thank you in advance
[Android Apps and Games] dismaljester:
There is an option for WidgetLocker to do this. It's a section called "Popups" in the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] cornelyus:
Yeah.. thanks for the tip but it behaves the same :S.. handcent sms popup occurs on top of widget locker lock screen.
[Android Apps and Games] mrjonnyrock:
is the old android lockscreen supposed to appear before Widgetlocker?

Is widgetlocker supposed to stay in you taskbar?
[Android Apps and Games] httr_:
settings > advanced > hide notification icon
[Android Apps and Games] mrjonnyrock:
thx, did find that. but unfortunately does not really work well at all in my opinion, its just a glorified skin. A really nice one for sure. But being just a skin leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Its like the elephant in the room......This app also drains the battery like crazy.

Also the original lockscreen loading, and sometimes in the way is odd. I can remove the lockscreen from a sense ROM and then you see the android lockscreen. You would never know it was there otherwise.

The idea is brilliant, but the implementation is more like cut and paste. To really use the app you need some design savy or experiense with photoshopish apps. The themes you can download are great, but its just people sharing images and not many people post what widgets they are using to get lockscreen lock and feel. The app is a design tool, really.

I now also understand why there is no free/or trial version. Its very complicated to use and has limited use for the average phone user. The app is hyped and presented well keeping these thing well out the way. 10 points for that :(

if you did not know these thing, and you don't till you have paid your money, you feel a little dirty after using this app.

And after writing this i think i need to go and take another shower.
[Android Apps and Games] kstano83:
I have a problem I cant get rid off. My phone is xperia x10 and when i take it out of my pocket there are some apps/widgets open. It's probably caused by waking the device by menu button or on/off button but I dont know which one it is. Anyone experienced this before? Can any of those buttons be disabled, or any other solution for this? thanks
[Android Apps and Games] WhiteiceDMSTech:
I am new to WL myself and I am currently in the process of reflashing my phone atm, but there should be an option that disables interactions of widgets on the lockscreen.

Whiteice
[Android Apps and Games] traumatism:
there is.

Hold down on the widget and let go quick and there is a little hand icon in the resize box, click that and it shows a switch to enable/disable interactions. you can also do this in the options for the widget locker. Its under settings/buttons & inputs and down the bottom under actions its titled allow interactions. if its checked then it allows you to press buttons. if you uncheck it it stops any presses on the widgets/shortcuts on the screen.

you can also set up a slider that can enable and disable interactons on the fly. rather useful.
[Android Apps and Games] parcou:
Fam need a little direction or a link...

I use Virtuous Rom and just purchased the Widgetlocker. I also have exchange mail setup for corp mail and forced to use a pin.

Issue: when I unlock the device with the custom unlocker simplism I get the original HTC lockscreen and I have to slide it down to unlock. So I am doing it twice...

I searched but cannot find the proper keywords to find my issue. Please, please where can I find a fix??? I am 18 hrs before the 24 refund and I don't want a refund but this is frustrating....???

Thx
[Android Apps and Games] kstano83:
That is exactly what would not like to do cos every widget on WL screen I use has interactions - unread count, calendar, clock etc.

I would really welcome an option like "desable home button" or disable on/off button" to wake the device (not unlock)... kevin, is it please possible? :)
[Android Apps and Games] cjward23:
You do realise the 24 hour refund rule got removed months ago. You now get 15 mins to play with an app and get a refund

Sent from my T-Mobile G2
[Android Apps and Games] mrjonnyrock:
LOL - makes this app even more of a scam app, You can not evaluate this app in 15min, makes even more sense why there is no demo/free version. no wonder i did not get a refund.

Dev does not tell the whole truth about this app and in my book is a lair.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Why are you so unhappy with it? It does everything it says it will. Its not like there is some conspiracy.
[Android Apps and Games] parcou:
Seems to occur when the device times out 15min set by the exchange security and when I wake it I get the widgetlocker and then the HTC locker followed by the pin request.

Any advice??? pls
[Android Apps and Games] parcou:
Right...I am hooked on it will not get it and thx for the non-24 update.... It's a great app...only issue for me is trying to stop the HTC OEM lock screen from coming up which is followed by my pin for the exchange security... I just know someone has fix this but finding this post a post for a fix...no luck :-)
[Android Apps and Games] parcou:
Thx Kevin & httr__ same here I found after doing a few hours of reading this post it is common.

Glad to support the app Kevin I will just see within your busy schedule if you have time to add this feature in the future...Thx!!
[Android Apps and Games] mrjonnyrock:
why is there no demo or free version?

No conspiracy at all, just a little dishonest in my view.

I should have listened to the comments in the android market but believed reviews instead.

It does what it says it will. So very, very debatable and that i believe is the reason for no demo or free version. People would see that very quickly.

There are way too many devices for this app to be real world, everyday %100 workable. It requires tons more work for that and the dev knows it. And after doing a bit more reading, hindsight always being 20/20, there may not even be workarounds for a good many issues. At least not with the current versions of the Android OS.

If there was a little bit more honesty here i would support it %100 even if it did not work as i was expecting and would gladly have given the dev the £1 odd for the effort with no problem at all. I have supported apps that after buying i realised i would never use and have no issue with doing that.