Best Lock screen app or module for adding app or widget to screen

[holden j caufield]

I have a pin lock screen but there are a few app shortcuts and widgets I'd like to add to the lock screen. What are some good apps or modules for this.

 

[rudeguy]

Here's a good rundown:
http://www.androidauthority.com/best-android-lock-screen-apps-lock-screen-replacement-apps-565514/


Next is the one I've heard the most good things about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.next

 

[holden j caufield]

Thanks

 

[cronos]

I tried several of these, but I kept coming back to my old and trusty Widget Locker, for some reason. Maybe because it's one of the first (if not the first) apps I ever bought, not sure.

I don't even think it's been updated for a while, but it still works just fine on my phone.

 

[rudeguy]

Will you please post an update when you find one you like? I wouldn't mind having a better lock screen but I have never taken the time to play with any of these.

 

[Dulanic]

I hadn't used a replacement lock screen since gingerbread because it always lagged for me. Decided to try again due to this thread and I have to say it is much much much better now. 0 lag now, of course that is likely mostly because of a Note 4 vs a S2 lol

 

[sweenish]

I'll throw Acdisplay out there.

No widgets or anything like that on the lockscreen, but a very good, simple replacement.

If you still want PIN, I guess you could leave your original PIN intact, but then you have two lockscreens.

 

[anne-01]

Some apps that i know...

Alarm Anti Theft Screen Lock is a sort of hybrid between a security app and a lock screen app. When enabled, it puts an alarm on your device. Then those who try and fail to get passed the lock screen will be met with a loud, obnoxious alarm letting everyone around them know that the attempt to unlock the device has failed. It’s a little old school in terms of design which may clash with today’s more modern interfaces but it does help keep nosy people away.


C-Locker’s claim to fame is its unusual unlock styles. You can get the classic slide-to-unlock or the swipe-up-to-unlock methods if you prefer or you can use the bubble unlock which makes you pop bubbles to unlock the screen by “slicing” them with your finger. You can also change the wallpaper and it is totally free to use without any in app purchases. It’s minimal and simple so those looking for something more feature heavy should probably look elsewhere. Otherwise, tap the button to check it out.

Dashclock Widget isn’t a lock screen replacement but it might as well be one. You can use Dashclock Widget as a widget on your home screen (on supported Android versions) to receive all sorts of data including time, weather, notifications, and a virtual ton of other things from Dashclock Widget extensions provided by other applications. It’s been long touted as a must-have application, especially if you’re on stock Android where the lock screen is a little bare by nature. It’s free so there’s no harm in trying it out.

 

[vi edit]

I've been messing around with Microsoft's "Next" app for Android. It's growing on me. You can add apps at the bottom that you double tap to prompt the pin screen, enter your pin and then it takes you into them. It also has profiles to change icons based on activity (home, work, other).