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[Android Apps and Games] Iceman_jkh:
WL: v 2.4 beta 8

ROM: WanamLite v6.4

1. Even after >10 sec of screen off, when pressing HOME, phone often skips WL and just goes straight to whatever screen/homescreen was previously open. (Usually dialer/homescreen).

2. WL often displays the 'tool mode' of WL, rather than the lockscreen version when HOME is pressed.

3. When I unlock my phone (which uses the JB Theme circle unlocker) it unlocks and then immediately causes the camera app to open (with frustrating regularity).

Unlocker Directions

Top = GoogleNow

Left = Unlock

Right = Unlock

Down = Camera

Btw, I now always make sure that I've released my swipe when on the Left/Right unlock (to ensure it's not accidentally touching the down position), but all too often WL will still open the camera app.

Anyone else getting this?
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
For the 1, did you enable the advanced settings in labs like "keyguard dance", "prefer black screen to stock" and so on... it can help, but it's likely you will see the lockscreen from time to time. There i also the "disable stock lokscreen" in advanced but i am sure you tried it already.

For number 2 : did you enable "homehelper" (i imagine you have a SGS3 and on Samsung phone it helps). There are plenty of settings to trick the home button in there. I personnaly disable it on the lockscreen, so no problem.

For 3, well i don't really have an idea. Maybe a problem of touch sensitivity. If your are rooted you could try another kernel. On GS2 i had some problems with the touchscreen solved by using a custom kernel. On GS3 i have no clues.

But as a workaround you could remove the camera shortcut from where it is and use the swipe right bezel instead.

Regards and good luck
[Android Apps and Games] maulana98:
Great app!
[Android Apps and Games] Iceman_jkh:
Yes, have tried that without any luck.

I do have a SGS3. And yes, using homehelper.

I did actually remove both side bezel options, as I found I activated them too often when swiping for my other (side located) sliders.

Cheers all the same for the ideas.
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Meh... sorry, well you are f***ed ;)

Edit: well, you didn't spoke about using a custom kernel for the toutchscreen issue. As i said on SGS2 i had to switch from the stock kernel... who knows?
[Android Apps and Games] gplock:
I had this app for over 2 years. I love it.

I now own a meizu mx when I hit the home button it will take me out of the lock screen.

I have disabled the home button but it still does it.?
[Android Apps and Games] Joe USer:
I have an issue and was wondering if anyone knew a workaround.

When unlocking WL but before getting to the password lock screen, whatever app was previously running will briefly appear. So, if I had email open, someone could read the email by turning the phone screen on and off.

I'm wondering if there's any setting I could change to prevent this from happening.
[Android Apps and Games] rockets95:
I love this app, but periodically I get massive screen corruption. I have attached before and after pictures below. It only happens periodically and I'm not sure why. I've tried different sliders, fewer apps, and many other combinations, but the periodic corruption persists.

I'm using a Verizon Galaxy Nexus with CM 10.1. Anyone had similar issues?

Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] #illidan:
Haven't had that issue in a long time. Are you on the latest beta? Make a backup of your settings & clear the app data. Then try setting it up it up again without restoring the backup & see if you have the issue.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
Same here, I get that sometimes too - lock and wake again and it's fine but it is quite frustrating at the time

[edit]

It's happened to me on both the play store version and the beta.
[Android Apps and Games] fox-0:
Does the "Forgot Code" thingy work for you guys? Getting "unknown error occurred" all the time.
[Android Apps and Games] rockets95:
I'm running the latest beta and I've seen this issue on the play store version and the latest beta. I've also tried clearing the app data and restoring a backup, I still see the issue after that. I've cleared the app data and manually set up my lockscreen again with the same problems.

I have a theory that it's something with the ICS or JB sliders. I'm trying a sense3 slider instead to see if I can recreate the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] ngmic:
WL w/ integrated security?

is there a way to integrate some form of security (e.g. PIN, pattern etc) into WL? so i can use WL as a lock-screen replacement, where the default screen already includes the security mechanism (so no need to "unlock" the WL screen, then go through regular android security)

i understand as a standalone app, WL could be less secure than regular android locks but it would be a huge convenience factor!
[Android Apps and Games] kajozord:
Use vertical sliders :)
[Android Apps and Games] rockets95:
Well, I verified that the corruption happens with the sense 3 slider also. Running out of ideas....

Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] mataflakitas:
Mine....

Sent from my table dance...,:beer:
[Android Apps and Games] airjyp:
it is the one of much lockscreen apps that i love ^^ .. really customizable , i like it . :)

btw i use 2.3.2r1 version ...

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• Sony Live with Walkman
[Android Apps and Games] Iceman_jkh:
Turns out I still had the LEFT size bezel (swipe) enabled. After I disabled it, the camera opening bug seems to have completely disappeared! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rasa11:
Awesome. That did the trick. thanks! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Jetiman:
Hi , is it possible that if the lock on is , that if I press the Home button, the display without to the barrier to show?

For example, the lock after 3 seconds when screen off.

before the 3 seconds screen on with the home button - with the stock note2 rom there goes the

screen off <3sec, pressing home button and the app was back before screen off
[Android Apps and Games] Iceman_jkh:
Nope. Spoke too soon :(. It did work fine for a few day, then back to the usual cr@p.

I finally removed the camera shortcut from the JB slider completely and that seems to have fixed it - time will tell.

Also, still having issues with the lockscreen not showing on occasion and going straight to homescreen. This 'unreliable' screen action has been an issue from day one - might have to accept the fact that it's only a 90%-of-the-time working solution *sigh*
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Hi again,

There is maybe something you can try and report. Convert WL to a system app (though i have few hope). May be worth a try.
[Android Apps and Games] kjloh:
Hi, just to check out its possible to selectively bypass lock screen pin for selective apps only, and once done the phone should remain lock for other apps?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] jessecoleman:
If you use xposed installer plus xposed app settings I think there's a way to get what you want.
[Android Apps and Games] Ant59:
Face Unlock

Is it possible to use Face Unlock in place of a slider for Widget Locker?
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
Not at this time it would require making this app 4.0+ only since face unlock is ICS and up and a total rewrite of a lot of code to do so unless some one writes an app widget that uses googles face unlock code
[Android Apps and Games] Ant59:
Ah okay, thanks :) Just bought Widget Locker and hoped to use Face Unlock with it. I guess I'll just have to hope someone finds a way to do it, or try and write it myself.
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Just purchased but i am thoroughly disappointed .....It doesn't remain in the memory & so every time i have to enter app-drawer & open it from there to bring it back as my lock-screen....

I have disabled my stock lock-screen , still this app does not stick in the memory.....Any feasible solution guys ?? What's Kevin doing , he is otherwise a good Dev (i am using nova prime & i am more than happy) !!!

I am using Note 2 running stock jb 4.1.2....
[Android Apps and Games] Iceman_jkh:
^^^ agreed.

I really want Galaxy S3 to get official 4.2 support so I can switch to Dashclock.

WL is great.... when it works.
[Android Apps and Games] girbp309:
nice! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Over & above the problem of getting out of memory , the locker is more of a cosmetic product rather than security !!! If kevin can induce some good security features like say pin or password then this locker is of great value....!!
[Android Apps and Games] justmpm:
Sorry for the interruption. Please remember that personal attacks have no place in the open threads. If you see something you don't like, either ignore it or report it.
[Android Apps and Games] DieGo316:
Guys you know something about development of this app?? Any news or something?? :(
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Today i have mailed my issues to Kevin , here are my contents of the mail.....

"Dear DEV...

I am a huge fan of yours ever since i started using Nova Launcher (I am a prime user) ....

Banking on your reputation as a sensitive developer i purchased your Widgetlocker Lockscreen & to my surprise i found it problematic...!!

After installing your widgetlocker , i disabled my stock lockscreen ..also made sure that the widgetlocker is "enabled" .... I put it in the "ignore list" of my "advanced task manager pro" so that while killing tasks it is not killed from the memory....

Still when i change a launcher (i have purchased all good launchers with their pro versions) or even change a wallpaper , the widget locker goes out of memory ..

I have to then enter the app-drawer & open it from there to make it work again....

You have been a good Dev & so why leave this otherwise good locker unattended ??

Please see to this problem mate , i have Samsung Note 2 running stock jb 4.1.2...Waiting for your positive response...!!!"

Now i am waiting for his response very eagerly....!!!
[Android Apps and Games] fcukthenet:
I'm having a few issues with this application, and have a couple questions. However considering it appears support for this application is somewhat non-existent from the developer at this time, my first question is: does anyone know of a better alternative to this application? If not... read on.

My problems I'm having are whenever I unlock/lock my phone, I'm hearing two unlock/lock sounds instead of one. That in itself is not a big deal for me, but what I'm worried about is that it is indicative of a bigger problem. Which leads me to my next problem. Whenever I receive an incoming call while my phone is locked, the information does not appear on the lock screen. Instead I have to unlock my phone first (which is a tad bit annoying as I have a 4-digit pin) every time I just want to see who's calling - whether I'm answering or just letting it going to voice mail.

Is anyone else experiencing these issues? Any ideas or suggestions as to what I could try to resolve this? Thanks in advance.

HTZ Rezound

ICS 4.0.3 / Sense 3.6

Rooted

No Custom ROM
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Honestly, exept the standard issue well commented here which happen with all lockscreen "replacement" app (ie : sometime the lockscreen doesn't appear on wake up), i never had that problem on GS2 at least.

Did you try to uninstall and reinstall the app ?

Are you rooted and use the rooted settings ?

Did you install tesla unread ?

Just some thoughts, as i don't use WL right now as it can't replace properly a system locker even if i like it for the customization it offers.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
As far as the double unlock sound did u go into ur phones settings and disable the stock locks screen ?

And pin/ security being used with 3 rd party Lockscreen is always an issue never seen a single Lockscreen app that has full security and customaztion its a trade off which is more important

This is cuz of how Google's code and software works I suggest u complain to them about how security works with 3 rd party Lockscreen doubt they will change anything though
[Android Apps and Games] lexluthor:
I have a Verizon galaxy s3.

I can't get the Pandora lock screen controls to show up on my widgetlocker lock screen. Anyone gotten this to work with the galaxy s3?

Any suggestions on why it's not working for me?
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
Its a 3rd party app either u add Pandora widget to Lockscreen or use stock Lockscreen Pandora hasn't written the code for the controls to show up on 3 rd party Lockscreen apps
[Android Apps and Games] lexluthor:
You sure? I saw someone post elsewhere that it works on go locker. And it doesn't work with stock s3 lockscreen if the only security is swipe unlock, which is what I use.

Any other ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
Message the ppl at Pandora I just use the widget so not sure y it doesn't work on stock even
[Android Apps and Games] leszekgd:
Hi guys!

I have a problem with my widgetlocker - animation of opening any other app is not working. When I unlock my phone everything works as a charm. In widgetlocker 2.2.7 this problem didn't occur but it does in any later version (confirmed on sgs2 and se arcs). What might be the cause? Any solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Alas , this is a "DEAD APP" ......Don't expect any updates as the developer (KevinTeslaCoil) doesn't even reply regarding this app-problems .. !!!

I sent him 2 mails but no reply came.....Very insensitive dev i must say after charging 3 $ for this dead app.....Guys , forget your money because you are not going to get it's worth.... !!!
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Kevin doesn't reply to mail : he is submerged by them, but it doesn't mean he doesn't read them and i know he follows this thread as he follows the Nova thread we the same kind of "discretion".

Right now it seems he is focusing on Nova, but a few time ago he was focusing on WidgetLocker and we had the same kind of frustrated reaction (which i undersatnd BTW) in the Nova thread.

Just be patient.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
I really hope you are right because frustration is slowly creeping in....!!! :(
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
It was always like this with Kevin (and i understand why), but don't expect the impossible : WL is just a lockscreen replacement, it is just an app which wrap on top of your system lockscreen even if you have disable it. It is bond to user app behavior...

If you really want something more "reliable", you have to switch to a Rom which natively handle multiple/customizable lockscreens, but in my experience they are much less customizable...

It's a choice you have to make : ever enjoy the way you can customize WL with all the issues an user app which try to mimic a framework feature implic or go to a "proper" lockscreen but with its limitation.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] Rasa11:
No it's not a "dead app". Far from it. Stop spreading BS.

He is one of the best developers out there, and he continues to do awesome work on both WidgetLocker AND Nova Launcher.

All of his work is well worth the money, in my experience and opinion.

Don't act like such a "noob", all crying and spreading FUD over nothing. :P lol

I would probably be slacking on emails also if I had as many clueless people sending me emails as he must get. Chill
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
OK u dev a Lockscreen app then let's see how well urs works
[Android Apps and Games] clothednblack:
I stayed on an older version, decided not to update and I don't have any issues or glitches at all, works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
I like people supporting a dev , my only intention is to get solution to my problems (many are facing the same problem if you just spare some time & read some reviews of this app on play-store) .... Secondly , had this app been a free-app then i had no business criticizing the dev but after paying 3 $ i would certainly demand an explanation from the dev however reputed he might be....!!

Foe everyone's kind knowledge ( those who worship KevinTeslaCoil ..) I am a big fan of his "Nova Launcher" (I am a Prime User & never had any issues with it..) , but in context of this app it's a sad scenario....I might sound a little rude but i am right...!!
[Android Apps and Games] Rasa11:
So.. you have 'problems' with widgetlocker, (and you say it is "sad") and I have never had any real problems with it, (and I say it is great)..

Who is "right"? lol

and I don't worship any developers/gods/or anything else. ;) lol :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] Trina9:
I like Widget Locker, but I'm having one strange issue. The picture from stock SG3 lockscreen will flash on my phone at random times. It's only a issue with Widget Locker, if I use another lockscreen app or the stock app, I don't have this issue. I've emailed the developer for an answer with no reply. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
When Devs get a following they blindly praise them to kingdom come.

Even if the Dev ignores/abandons an app they still believe he will return for the second coming like he's Christ or something

Same scenario with Launcher Pro. Rumor was the guy was super sick and may even have died.. he hasn't updated the app or even posted a word in years and people still blindly claim he's "working on a complete rewrite" to this day.

Hilarious.
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Hmm, peace here.

WL was updated on the 16 march of this year... far from abandoned IMHO.

Patience ... Again, Kevin is just one guy.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
I'm not saying it's "abandoned" just making a point, that's all.

I happen to think Kevin's a decent guy.
[Android Apps and Games] oddspec:
Same can be said for ander Webb and adw did come back
[Android Apps and Games] Gnaver:
Lol...he already made enough for the price of the app...without his product half of this community will be stuck on pointless default locks. This is a point, not saying that one month without update is a death sentence.

Sent from my HTC Desire X
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
To be fair, the last "update" he did in March was just to re-upload the same exact version but with broader compatibility setting in Google Play. There was no change to the actual app.

The last update before that was many months ago..
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
That's exactly the reason for my frustration , if you happen to read reviews on play-store you will find many people shouting at the top of their voices for improvements on certain critical issues ..... After disabling my stock lockscreen if this lockscreen is unable to stay in the memory & every now & then you need to open it from app-drawer to make it work again.....it's an issue that needs urgent attention...

I know that the guys with logical brains will understand what i mean to say.... :p
[Android Apps and Games] Rasa11:
How much "change" does one possibly need in an app. that works perfectly and has pretty much *almost* everything anyone could need?

Some of you guys act like you want totally reworked apps. with every update. - and while some apps (those in their infancy) can often use big and often changes in their updates... Some apps. have been evolving for quite awhile and don't need "new features" and serious changes all the time. :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
Let's be honest, it doesn't work "perfectly" as a lot of users (including myself) are having problems with it not being displayed no matter what we're doing to prevent this... Occasionally we either see the stock lockscreen or if we've disabled the stock lockscreen we don't have any unlock protection at all.

I had one incident where my phone was in my pocket, it woke up due to an accidental button press, there was no lockscreen displayed and through some fluke of bad luck I ended up clearing all data for my launcher! This was a serious pain in the ball bag which shouldnt've happened.

It is really frustrating that we've paid for an app that doesn't work 100% of the time, but yeah - Kevin doesn't LIVE for widgetlocker/nova and I'm sure he actually has a life outside of XDA so we've just got to have patience and hope that he is silently looking at the issues and ideally fixing them as we speak :)

Blind optimism is always enjoyable isn't it lol
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Who is asking for any drastic changes ??? I think you are blinded by your devotion towards KevinTeslaCoil....!!!

It's a very fundamental requirement of a lockscreen app that it should remain in the memory !!! My demand is very basic that the lockscreen should just remain in the memory & that's the reason i put it in the "ignore list" of my "task manager pro" so that it never gets killed.....

Still whenever i switch over to a different launcher or even change my wallpaper , it goes out of the memory & to make it functional again , i need to open the app-drawer & open it from there.....Is my demand illogical ???
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
I don't think it's as simple as 'getting killed' I think there's a deeper underlying incompatibility issue with JellyBean - I had no problems with it at all on ICS on my Galaxy Spica (and that only had ~120mb of useable RAM) and the same on ICS on my S3 when I first got it - The problem arose the instant I updated to JB! Currently I've got it whitelisted via JKay framework so it is meant to remain in memory no matter what and while it IS better, it still it occasionally doesn't show... It's a really frustrating issue!!
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Your explanation seems quite logical my dear friend , all we can do now is to wait for a miracle to happen......!!! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
This is a long shot, but you don't have Juice Defender installed by any chance, do you? I had trouble with a sports widget staying in memory and JD turned out to be the culprit. I know WL isn't a widget itself, but who knows (like I said, its a long shot).
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
No , i don't have Juice Defender installed on my device ..... :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
No, I don't have JD, never have had it installed either

Swyped from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
There's definitely fixes that need to be addressed, I'm not sure why some people see that as acting spoiled or hating on the dev.. Like I said Kevin's a good guy, but even back when I was still using Widget Locker there were some bugs that started popping up even back on ICS, and I'm not talking about on some weird Chinese phone I'm talking about my Galaxy S2 and S3.. and when I emailed him about them in detail he didn't even respond, where prior to that he was quick to respond and fix issues. Obviously his work on Nova has taken a huge priority (as it should) but he has let many valid WL issues/bug complaints fall by the wayside and is not responsive.

I think that is where some users feel neglected, it's not because they're expecting constant rewrites or huge new features, it's because the app they paid for is not working correctly. And when it comes to a lock screen that can be very frustrating as by design WL makes your lockscreen an interactive, customizable part of your phone. At least when it works right..

I think we can stop the arguing and agree it's an awesome app by a great dev who just doesn't give it any of his time anymore. No reason to fight amongst each other
[Android Apps and Games] ketani73:
Very well summarized my dear friend , let us just wait for a miracle to happen ......!!! :p
[Android Apps and Games] Rasa11:
No, That demand is not illogical, Just some other things you've said that were. :highfive:

I don't know why you're having that issue..

I have WL installed on my Galaxy Nexus , my Galaxy Player 4.0 (which is sloooww), and on a Galaxy Tab 2..

I never have any issues you speak of. I am not "devoted" to Kevin or any other dev. lol .. I just appreciate good work and I feel those who do good work should be recognized for said work. ;)

Maybe your device is (part / or a big part?) of the problem?

Not all apps. work perfectly on every device. But Im sure you know this.