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[Android Apps and Games] Tsurany:
Just tried WidgetLocker and I do like the core concept but the execution is flawed. I want to see my notification bar to see if I have missed calls, missed texts, missed Whatsapps or unread e-mail but I don't want to be able to use (slide it open ie) it for obvious reasons, since you can actually launch apps from there.

And I would love to be able to change the colums and rows like in LauncherPro so I can mimic my homescreen in my lockscreen.
[Android Apps and Games] Rohaq:
Err, I can see my notification bar, and can't slide it open. It sounds like WidgetLocker does exactly what you want; check the options!
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
According to the Menu/Buttns & Inputs, at the bottom of the list is the greyed out option you want, Disable Notifiction Bar - but you must be on 2.2 or higher.
[Android Apps and Games] hachoo:
Got this and am real happy.

One problem i think i'm having is on the lock screen, instead of only being able to unlock the phone using the slider, i can actually press the end call button (mine has a dedicated red end button) and it passes the lockscreen. Anyone know why that would be?
[Android Apps and Games] Kamill:
Look at the settings, you can set whether any key can unlock the phone or just the slider.
[Android Apps and Games] dharvey4651:
This might be by design but is anyone else here having issues getting HTC Widgets to display? I'm using an HD2 with the HTC Desire HD ROM running from the SD card.

When I go to add widgets, it doesn't even show any of the HTC Widgets... As if they weren't even there.
[Android Apps and Games] Paul22000:
HTC widgets only work on the HTC framework (ie same thing as if you installed LauncherPro or ADW; the widgets wouldn't work).

WidgetLocker probably works the same way.
[Android Apps and Games] dharvey4651:
I see. Lame...

Thanks for the quick reply.
[Android Apps and Games] flibble666:
awesome app way better imo than the stock sense thanks good price also
[Android Apps and Games] hachoo:
Where abouts is this.option? I have easy wake turned off and no other features set to allowed yet pressing the end call button unlocks..... any other ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Most importantly, Settings->Buttons and Inputs, Back Button Unlock is either disabled, or the Duration setting below it is set to a long time?

After that, check the options after it.. Allow Home/Menu/Search/call/Volume are all disabled?
[Android Apps and Games] cutmsan:
This has probably already been mentioned, although I wasn't successful with finding it with the search...

I'm really hoping for a solution.... But I'm sometimes getting the default lockscreen flashed on screen for a second or 2 before widget locker comes on. I've tried No Lock, and it does disable the default lockscreen, but instead, it will just show my homescreen briefly before widget locker pops up. Another problem with using No Lock is it seems to prevent my news genie widget on my homescreen from updating (always stuck on one headline), which is annoying because I love using that widget!

Can anyone point out the way to a solution... Assuming there is a solution? Am i the only one with this problem???? Any help would be much appreciated!

Btw, I'm running rooted and OC'd 2.1 Milestone (Telus) with Launcher Pro.
[Android Apps and Games] ryanalan82:
Lol, it's funny that half of the comments in this thread are stupid questions that are easily solved by the SETTINGS MENU, but yet the people are smart enough to know of xda, yet not play around with the options of an app to see all that can really be done. This is a great app, and is only missing a few things that will be fixed in a update or two. Please keep up the great work on widget locker.

Swyped from my Evo
[Android Apps and Games] cutmsan:
Was this comment directed towards me? If so, I have tried messing around with the widget locker settings... I've tried all sorts of combinations of settings, but couldn't find one that solved the issue. I'm probably missing something...I just don't know what, but that's why I am here, to find out what it is I'm not doing correctly :)
[Android Apps and Games] kevin2516:
Did you enable the Root bypass of 5 Seconds rule? It's in the Advanced settings.
[Android Apps and Games] cutmsan:
Yup, I did and I still have the same problem. I've narrowed it down to this... if I press the lock button to lock the phone, then quickly unlock it with the button, i will see the stock lockscreen before widgetlocker pops up.

If i lock the phone... and leave it for about 5 seconds before pressing the button again to unlock... widgetlocker pops up immediately.

Is this normal behavior?? Is everyone's widget locker displaying the stock lockscreen if you press the lock button to lock and unlock in quick succession?
[Android Apps and Games] raphifix:
This has largely been my experience as well (rooted Droid Eris)
[Android Apps and Games] urfavoritemazn:
im having the exact same problem. its the reason why im not using widgetlocker
[Android Apps and Games] Alex530:
I bought to replace my laggy lockscreen and I must say this application is the only dam application I would buy 10 times. Never been satisfied by any other app.
[Android Apps and Games] hachoo:
Thanks for the reply.

Everything is unticked.. so nothing is allowed at the moment. I did have Volume rocker allowed, but then turned those buttons off. Are there any advanced settings I'm missing? or any other settings outside of widgetlocker that could be causing this problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Kamill:
That delay is a know issue. It appears only when you switch on the screen too fast after switching it off. WidgetLocker didn't have enough time to start, that's why you see your default lockscreen or the home page for a while. But, do you really switch on your screen right after switching it off? It's not a serious issue, but maybe in the next version it will be fixed (I've read it's faster).
[Android Apps and Games] kevin2516:
I don't have this delay issue and i'm on CM6.1 on my wildfire lol. strange :S
[Android Apps and Games] Rohaq:
To be fair, some of the settings are unavailable in some Android versions, such as the status bar visibility.
[Android Apps and Games] inthebushes:
I was using WL without any problem. Well after my HTC Legend updated to 2.2 via official OTA a few days ago, I cannot wake it by pressing any button. I believe there is a clash between WL & this new ROM. Does anybody else have this problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Doug8307:
I just wiped my phone and started from scratch and I'm noticing something thathat's particularly bugging me. When I unlock the phone the WidgetLocket screen fades into my homescreen. Previously it just went directly to my homescreen without the animation. I've dug around for a while and I can't find anything.. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] zack_sparrow:
bought it,

its so cool
[Android Apps and Games] hay8023:
这个软件在cm6.1里面就有啊,表示很好用
[Android Apps and Games] myHercules:
Hello,

Can anyone tell me whether you can add extra functions to the rotary locker. For example the current one has the unlock & volume options, I was wanting to add camera and Vlingo onto the same rotary locker. Is that possible?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] yourrealdad:
As far as I know, No you can not add anything I have tried and I can't replace those stock functions or add to the center circle. I have been wanting this feature as well. Hopefully Kevin has a chance to do that, but the app is still awesome
[Android Apps and Games] myHercules:
Extra functions on the rotary lock

Cool, thanks for replying. I tried too, but wasn't sure if I was missing something.

I have four functions on my lock screen (4 sliders) I just wish I could make it look less busy and take up less space.

Agree great app anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] lilshortwun:
i was using this on the mytouch slide and it force closed when i tried to unlock with the keyboard out.
[Android Apps and Games] supersomething:
i have this widget as my main phone locker. sometimes when i want to unlock the phone, the stock screen locker come out and then fades to widget locker screen. is there any fix to this? it only happens sometimes. i don't know what triggers it.

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Kamill:
Use No Lock.
[Android Apps and Games] Johny_G:
I contacted the author, and No Lock is the same thing as Easy Wake Mode (it also disables system lock) in WL. When you disable stock lockscreen, any key will wake the phone up. Lets just wait for an update.
[Android Apps and Games] royalsego:
new android user here... i got this app after checking out the awesome homescreen thread

the lockscreen works, however, after waking my phone from sleep, i hear multiple click sounds, similar to when unlocking my phone, another thing is that sometimes when i wake my phone, the widgetlocker screen appears for 2-3 seconds and my phone falls back to sleep... anyone can advise me as to why this is happening and what i can do to correct it?

with that said, i truely enjoy this widget, i wish to see easily switchable themes for the slider similar to how beautiful weather widget

thanks,

nexus s

t-mo

2.3

unrooted
[Android Apps and Games] squire23:
Can anyone help me out with why I can't pull this apk off the phone with either APK Manager or ADB so I can modify it? All it keeps telling me is that the apk does not exist. I've tried the following -

/data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk

/system/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Why are you guessing? Look and see what the name is.. And it'll be in /data/app
[Android Apps and Games] kevin2516:
Go adb shell, ls into your system/app or data folder and find where widget locker is...
[Android Apps and Games] hotaru:
or even better, look in /data/system/packages.xml.
[Android Apps and Games] ccctexas:
POPUPS

Has there been a resolution or workaround - same problem holds true for any SMS popup program -I am using Go SMS.

========================

Originally Posted by tdog23767

I had another question.

I use SMS Popup and have it set for when an sms comes in to allow it to popup on top of widget locker. However, after the 15 seconds I have the screen set to stay lit, the popup disappears behind widget locker (i.e. I have to unlock to see the popup). Is there any way to maintain the popup on top of widget locker?

Not at this time, I'll keep it in mind, it's hard problem though.
[Android Apps and Games] NoFatePPC:
is it possible to change the SNOOZE/DIMISS butttons when an alarm is goiing off?

The buttons now are the same and its verry easy to press dismiss if you use the alarm system to wakeup :)

I like a small dismiss slider and big snooze button or something :)
[Android Apps and Games] NoFatePPC:
pfff , cant find any widget to show the unread count with an HTC phone... (exchange mail)

Well , i found a few , but then your phone needs to be rooted..

how can i see an unread count on this lock screen for my exchange mail? Maybe on the slider or something?
[Android Apps and Games] axq:
First of all: I LOVE this app!

Just perfect!

But one thing bothers me, even though its not a really big deal:

When you've got an App like Beautiful Widgets or TypoClock on the LockScreen, and you haven't used your Phone for a few minutes and you want to unlock it with the slider you have to "wait" for the clock to update, otherwise the Slider animation will lag.

Really no big deal but i wondered if you know.
[Android Apps and Games] Kamill:
I don't have this kind of bug.
[Android Apps and Games] Rohaq:
SMS Unread Count can also display unread gmail, email and calls. Give that a try.
[Android Apps and Games] NoFatePPC:
Nope, it cant... that app is for messages, gmail and call... not for email (exchange)

Thnx
[Android Apps and Games] jackfrost3821:
How to fix this???

I can't use custom wallpaper for widgetlocker, it unnecessarily stretches it. It even changes homescreen wallpaper. My device is MILESTONE XT720 and it has that 3D gallery, do you still recommend me installing alternate gallery??

Will this fix my problem??

Application is top class, but phone becomes a bit laggy sometimes maybe because low RAM available on my phone. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] shdwdg:
I was wondering if anyone using WL has noticed a serious decrease in battery life? Considering using this app, but just want to make sure before I purchase it since the return time has been shortedned to about 15 minutes. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] iTouch24:
stinks that u cant add handcent for sms application
[Android Apps and Games] ryanalan82:
It's all good, I've been using this for a couple months, and I have no problems. I even left system panel on for a couple days to check it out, and it barely uses anything.

Swyped from my Evo
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Are you using the latest version of WidgetLocker?

I haven't experienced this but will take a look.

HTC's integration with the alarm clock into the lock screen is a major problem. WidgetLocker generally works around this by getting HTC to trigger in unlocked mode and display their own dialog. However sometimes HTC decides you'd rather reboot your phone to dismiss the alarm and so they don't provide any method for you to turn off the alarm (WidgetLocker increases the chance of this happening, but it can happen on it's own as well). WidgetLocker detects this case and only then does it display it's own dialog.

It's theoretically possible for WidgetLocker to always block HTC's dialog and only display it's own and then have it customizable, however it's a lot of work and WidgetLocker's purpose is nothing to do with alarm clocks but just lockscreens. A third-party alarm app is probably the best solution to this.

Not yet, it's on my list of things to look at before I 1.3 is finalized but I can't promise I'll be able to include a fix in there.

1) Disable System Settings > Sounds > Screen unlock sounds

2) Really interesting you're experiencing this on the Nexus S. I recently found this bug, but hadn't had any reports of it in the wild (unlikely to occur on 1.2.8.1) and in one of my betas it didn't occur on the Nexus S at all (which I had been using for development) but occurred on many other devices. Anyway, it will be fixed in the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] bertrand13:
locking during ringing ?

Hi,

I have noticed that if you press the volume key during the time your phone is ringing, this could bring you to silent mode.

Then you might miss a few calls !!

Does WL blocks the volume key DURING ringing ?

I am now on rooted leedroid 2.3 but I had the same with Orange stock rom (2.1)

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] denteno:
Uninstalled ,, the double lock screen really bothering me

Although my device is rooted n I've checked the five seconds rule thingy

Is it fixed yet ??
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
It will only block it in Lock Mode. Also you must be using the Home Helper as your default home for it to work. If you update to 1.2.2 and go to settings and try to uncheck Allow Home it will ask you to either set it up for you (Android 2.1) or help you set it up (Android 2.2)
[Android Apps and Games] esone1ll:
Amazing App

I just wanted to voice my absolutely unabashed appreciation to the developer for this app. It is easy to use, well-documented, beautiful, straight-forward, powerful, and best of all, uniquely Android. I purchased the app today, and I plan on sticking with it for the forseeable future. Thanks, kevin@tesla, for the awesome app.

I'm excited to see where development goes, and I will be using WidgetLocker as an example of high-quality Android applications.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Greenfieldan:
ah, thanks. Can you clarify what home helper does/is exactly for me? I originally thought it was a home replacement but after looking through the tutorial it's not :). So what exactly IS it?
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Thanks estone1ll :) I'm very proud of WidgetLocker and also excited to see it grow.

Basically it receives the home intent (Most commonly from the home button push, but also early in the boot process), does some checks on it, and then usually forwards it right along to the proper home.

The checks are if it's at the lockscreen and home is not allowed at the lockscreen, then make a little Toast message saying it was blocked. Also check if we just booted and if so call WidgetLocker so we can replace the initial keyguard.

Otherwise it calls the real home. Calling the real home is a bit tricky as homes act different if they were already active, so it has to send two intents to them actually in this case. And it has some special case logic for QuickDesk, PowerStrip and Sense UI.

(5 second rule gets bypasses as soon as the system's setting for Home does a startActivity, so forwarding the request to the proper Home is enough)

You might have noticed that some other lockscreen replacements have a home but they tell you NOT to select it. Here they are just using it to block home while locked, and they are setting it to be your default code while at the lockscreen and unset it when you leave. I considered doing this but it won't work with Froyo and it doesn't solve the 5 second rule. I figured one method of handling Home was less confusing than a 2.1 vs a 2.2 method. Though it sounds like I still need to make it more clear about what exactly it is.

Make sense? Feel free to ask more questions or let me know if my answer is confusing.

-Kevin
[Android Apps and Games] esone1ll:
Kevin,

I understand the HomeHelper bit, but some less-technical readers might not. How's this for an explanation?

"HomeHelper allows WidgetLocker to be your lock screen and your launcher of choice to be just that -- your launcher. This process involves getting in early on the boot process."
[Android Apps and Games] BuzzFuzz:
how do u add Market in button?
[Android Apps and Games] esone1ll:
In Tool Mode,

Menu >> add >> Widget >> Custom Slider >> choose drop-down for slider side >> Other >> Applications >> Market.

Yes?
[Android Apps and Games] BuzzFuzz:
Omg im blind...miss Custom Slider :)

Thx
[Android Apps and Games] esone1ll:
No problemo. I LOVE this app!
[Android Apps and Games] frysee:
Pushing an awesome app :)

greetz
[Android Apps and Games] esone1ll:
How'd you get the new-style unlock button?
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
...what is this??
[Android Apps and Games] sultan-mrm:
The best Locker for ever .....

bought + 5 stars on market + 5 stars on this thread :D
[Android Apps and Games] dgattenb:
I have the default lock bars .. on the left .. unlock on the right profile ....

I'd like to change the one on the right ... how?????... If I do a custom bars and select none for the system ones it shoots up the top .... and is system one is still there ( the camera and the light one )
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Long press in the center of the slider (between the left and right sliders) to drag and drop. You can drag the camera/brightness slider to the trash.
[Android Apps and Games] dgattenb:
The default ones you cant get rid of that way ....
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Camera/brightness you can.

If you don't want the unlock/ringer slider go to Settings > Look & Feel > Slider & Layout and pick No Slider.
[Android Apps and Games] dgattenb:
Yup... done that ...

I get My custom slide to lock bar in the middle ... and a default one appears below it Camera to the left , brightness to the right ).. This is my problem...
[Android Apps and Games] dgattenb:
Worked it out... !!

Thanks!!

The default one did left you delete it :)
[Android Apps and Games] dgattenb:
How do I get a good digital clock etc on there ... not on my widgets :(
[Android Apps and Games] kevin2516:
Actually yeah you can..., you can set any sms app for it.
[Android Apps and Games] axq:
Is it possible two change the unlock/mute switch so there is no switch for muting the phone anymore? dont really need it.
[Android Apps and Games] NoFatePPC:
yeah , in visibility options , set as theme ... no slider ...

afterwards , add your own custom slinder
[Android Apps and Games] Try4Ce:
I love WidgetLocker since from the start, but I have a real issue with it when I activate Lockscreen Widgets from Media Players.

I know its almost impossible to let those Programs cooperate with each other, but well, thats only my 2 cents here...!
[Android Apps and Games] bosica:
too bad it lags with Launcher Pro, it's unbearable, and i have to use ridiculous LockBot.

Great app besides that
[Android Apps and Games] shdwdg:
Thanks, I appreciate it. :)
[Android Apps and Games] axq:
thanks, now its perfect
[Android Apps and Games] Tarpit_Carnivore:
Does anyone use this in conjunction with DesktopVisualizer or SimiClock? I'm trying to figure out why my battery is getting hammered throughout the day. Before using these 3 apps I could make it through a work day with 50ish percent, now I'm lucky if I make it above 25%.

I'm doing trial and error now but was just curious. Any widget I use for weather (Simi & BW) I have only updating every 4 hours and only via cell, not gps.
[Android Apps and Games] bosica:
rooted, overclocked, OCLF 2.2 now it's fluid like everything else
[Android Apps and Games] lazy_ursache:
I use this on SGS android 2.2.1!

This is a great app but

needs an option to replace or to disable stock locker

!

Because this appear some time under WidgetLocker (when you got a call, when you connect to PC etc)! Some others app of this type have this option (ex:LockBot Pro)! So why to use No Lock + WidgetLocker when you can add this option and use just WidgetLocker !? Thanx!

Waiting a new version!:)
[Android Apps and Games] Saturn1217:
using trackpad to put screen back to sleep?

I'm new to android. Just got a mytouch 4g and I'm using it with widgetlocker and launcher pro and for me at least it works flawlessly.

One thing I'd really like, which is supported with the stock lockscreen from mysense, is the ability to quickly put the phone back to sleep with the trackpad (or basically any hardware button that is not the powerbutton).

I'm constantly checking my phone for the time or to see if I got an email and I only need to see the lockscreen and then I put the phone back to sleep. I don't need to unlock the phone in this situation and it would be really helpful if I could put the screen back to sleep quickly using the trackpad instead of having to reach up to put the phone to sleep with the power button. It is basically the same rationale as using any button for wake except I would like to use any button for sleep while I am on the lockscreen.

Is this at all possible now? and if not I would like to suggest this as a future improvement to an already outstanding app :)
[Android Apps and Games] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Enable Settings > Buttons & Inputs > Easy Wake Mode

If you're not using lock screen security, then easy wake mode is exactly the same thing as using NoLock. There is no reason to use nolock with widgetlocker. This is will be explained more from within the app in 1.3.

Interesting idea. Android prior to 2.2 didn't allow third-party apps to power off the screen. With 2.2 it does but it requires some setup and confuses users when trying to uninstall the app (See Lock Screen Widget for an example of both the implementation and the comments for confused users).

I do plan using this method in the future of WidgetLocker for a few things once I figure out an easy way of presenting it to the user. At that time I'll also see about adding trackball-sleep and similar while at the lock screen.
[Android Apps and Games] lazy_ursache:
Honestly say I did not know that Easy Wake Mode is exactly the same thing as using NoLock! Someone here was talking about nolock....My mistake! :o

Anyway Thanx for the very quick answer(10+)!

I look forward the v 1.3!

Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] Saturn1217:
Thanks for the quick reply. Of course not being a developer myself I wasn't aware of the technical difficulties. Happy to hear it might appear in a future release. Once again thanks for a great app!
[Android Apps and Games] vigordesign:
Great app. Cant' wait for custom themes in 1.3! Any possible eta?