Lock Screen Widgets For Android: You Can Enable Them, But Not For Free
Using widgets on your Android phone’s home screenis a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you’re able to also add most of these widgets on your Android phone’s lock screen? This way, you can do things like checking the weather, viewing your calendar, or composing notes — all withoutunlocking your phone.
Although Android phones once supported lock screen widgets natively with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the feature was removed with the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, asreported by Android Authority, Google has begun reintroducing lock screen widgets on tablets running Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, sparking speculation that the feature may return to all Android phones in the future.
However, you don’t necessarily have to wait for an official rollout, as it is possible to add lock screen widgets to most Android phones using third-party apps. For Samsung Galaxy users, lock screen widgets are natively integrated into One UI, making it easier to add widgets on the lock screen without any hassle. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of adding and using lock screen widgets on your Android phone so you can make the most of this useful feature.
How to add lock screen widgets on Samsung Galaxy phones
If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can easily add widgets to the lock screen using these steps:
These widgets will appear both on the lock screen and the Always On Display (AOD). You can tap on the widgets to open the related app. By default, One UI only allows you to add widgets from Samsung’s own apps, like Clock, Calendar, and Weather. If you want to add widgets from other apps, you’ll have to use the Good Lock app. Here are the steps for the same.
How to add lock screen widgets on any Android phone
If your Android phone doesn’t natively support lock screen widgets, you may still get this feature using a third-party app called “Lockscreen Widgets and Drawer,” available for $1.49. Here’s how to set it up:
Once everything is set up, you’ll see widgets on yourAndroid phone’s lock screenand be able to use them.
