Android OS owes its popularity to the freedom of choice given to the user. Thanks to open source code, access to editing the operating system is open to anyone. Often the first thing users want to change is to install a new beautiful lock screen for Android. There are several ways to do this.
Voice lock screen: unlock screen
Download: for Android
This utility will not only allow you to change your lock screen for beauty, it will also add additional functions to it. Now you can control your phone using your voice: locking or unlocking will be carried out at the user’s command.
Voice password can be a very useful feature in certain cases. For example, if you are driving a car and face recognition or fingerprint recognition are not available, entering your password manually can be difficult and even dangerous. In this case, voice control will come in handy.
Advantages of the application
convenient option for remote device control;
Using your voice you can both lock and unlock your phone;
good level of voice recognition (you don’t have to shout the same thing over and over again in the hope that the device will understand you sooner or later);
Setting a voice password is quite simple; the application contains all the instructions and a step-by-step algorithm.
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Download and installation
Installing third-party lockscreens is the same as installing any other application. First, the executable file is downloaded, which is then launched by the user. But due to the specifics of the application and its functionality, root access may be required for installation. Root is super administrator rights that allow the program to change system files on the device, that is, upgrade the firmware.
By default, the user does not have administrator rights, so this feature, according to manufacturers, can harm the device. But with the help of apps like 360 Root, KingRoot, OneClickRoot or VRoot, getting them is not difficult. It should be noted that many manufacturers regard gaining super-administrator access by a user as interference with the device, and in this case the gadgets are excluded from warranty service.
You can download the installation file to your device:
- from the official Google PlayMarket store;
- from alternative sites.
The first method is preferable and safer, since all applications posted in the store are checked and, if malicious code is detected, are removed. At the same time, there you can leave feedback on the program’s performance, as well as receive a response from the developer. For full access to the store, you must have a Google account, which is quite easy to register.
The advantages of PlayMarket also include the ability to automatically install the application you like on an Android device, even if the user entered the store from a gadget on a different operating system. To do this, the account database contains a list of all the user’s devices. For example, after entering the store under your nickname from a PC and selecting the application you like, the system itself will offer devices on which it can be installed. And if the device has access to the Internet, the installation of the selected program will begin on it.
Downloading from third-party sites can be dangerous due to the programs containing malicious code. Considering the specific nature of blockers, installing a dangerous application will allow attackers to gain access to system files. Therefore, during installation, it is important to study the information page indicating the access that the application requires for its operation.
Emoji
Download: for Android
Emoji emoticons have become so popular that now we can use them to express almost any thought. What about Emoji language, they even have their own movie! Now they have reached the lock screens on Android devices. In order to enter a password, you will need to swipe not through the usual boring dots, but through mischievous emoticons.
Protecting your sensitive data has never been so fun! You will be able to choose two lock modes depending on how many dots you want in the password.
Advantages of the application
colorful interface that will not leave anyone indifferent;
suitable for both smartphones with different screen sizes and large tablets;
Lots of bright colors to make your screen fun;
you can set up a blocking simply and quickly (the application contains all the necessary tips);
a large selection of emojis that you can put on keyboard buttons;
the new interface will be very economical in using the device’s battery power;
You can add your own text to the screen lock.
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Purpose and use
Android is an operating system originally designed for installation on mobile devices. It is based on the freely distributed Linux kernel. The developer of the system is Android Inc., which was later acquired by Google. In October 2011, the OS became unified for various types of devices. Thanks to this, the amount of software written to work with the system immediately increases several times.
Launchers (shells) are becoming the most popular and in demand. Lockscreen programs are also popular, making it possible to easily change the appearance of the system and make it special. At the same time, the Android OS already contains basic functions for customizing the desktop and lock screen. But for a consumer who wants to make his device truly unique, they are not enough. Since standard settings are not flexible or particularly attractive in appearance, third-party ones are used.
Applications for locking and unlocking devices are especially relevant for smartphones. In addition to creating a beautiful screen design, their main task is to ensure the confidentiality of user data. By setting a lock, the user prevents unauthorized persons from accessing his device.
Recommended software
The standard application for unlocking the screen on Android, although it has minimal functionality, fully copes with the functions assigned to it. So, to set a photo or built-in image as wallpaper, you only need to perform a few steps. First, you need to place your finger on any free space on the main screen of your smartphone and hold it until the “Set wallpaper” window appears. Then you should select the “Lock screen” item and indicate the location of the desired picture.
It is also easy to change the unlocking method. To do this, in your smartphone applications you need to find the “Settings” item, then successively click “Location and security” and “Change blocking method”. In the last menu you will be asked to select the type of lock.
Nothing else can be changed using standard means, so third-party applications are installed to expand the capabilities. The most famous of them:
- AcDisplay. It features a minimalist design with the ability to display notifications on the screen.
- Alarm Anti Theft Screen Lock. Classic interface and the ability to emit a loud signal if there is an error while unlocking the device.
- Echo Notification Lockscreen. Can display notifications grouped by category.
- CyanX Lock. Supports various unlocking options and can work with phone sensors. Allows you to change the background, color, size and sounds.
- GO Locker. It has many themes that can clone the look of any device. Contains many unique shortcuts.
- Start Lock Screen. Provides access to various widgets, apps, web search and camera without having to go to the home screen.
- Next Lock Screen. It is developed by Microsoft. Can display notifications, favorite apps, music player controls, weather, email and more on the lock screen.
All these applications have been translated into Russian and are available for free download through the Google store. There are paid versions of them that expand functionality and eliminate intrusive advertising.
Smart lockscreen
The best program for locking your Android phone, which has the highest rating among users, is CM Locker (Secure & Boost). This app is developed by Cheetah Mobile (Catch Intruders) and is available for free download through the app store. One of the main requirements that the program places on the device is that the version of the installed Android OS be at least 4.0. Although the program was developed by a foreign company, it has full Russian localization.
By installing this lockscreen, you can access playing music and reading instant messages without unlocking the device. If you attempt to unlock the device incorrectly, the program can take a photo of the intruder. The main features of the application include:
- Built-in optimizer. It can be used to unload unused applications from memory.
- Reminder. Allows you to quickly access messages received on your smartphone from any social network or operator. In this case, the user can set up a special confidential mode.
- Quick access to the camera, launching it in one click.
- Output in the weather forecast information window.
- Convenient tools. On the main screen there are shortcuts to launch a flashlight, calculator or any other programs that the user considers necessary.
- Flexibility of customization. A high degree of customization makes it possible to use any photo or drawing as wallpaper. In this case, ready-made pictures can be selected from the local collection of the application.
- Support for all kinds of unlocking methods.
When installing the program, you need to give permission to access contacts and messages to display calls and SMS, as well as to the camera, gallery, Wi Fi and GPS. The latter is necessary for the lockscreen to work correctly when displaying weather information.
Original blocker
The highly customizable Lockscreen Start has been around since 2013. It has been completely translated into Russian and can even replace a launcher. Start developers claim that this is a new generation start screen. With its help, you can set not only any picture to unlock the screen, but also get quick access to various applications.
Using this blocker, you can access not only social networks, You Tube or find out the weather forecast, but also read independently selected news feeds. At the same time, the Start collection has more than a hundred beautiful and free themes available for installation. The following are its advantages:
- economical energy consumption;
- full support for the phone's built-in security system;
- good performance;
- support for custom widgets such as clock, battery charge, etc.;
- switching sound mode using sliders;
- sending SMS or other messages without unlocking the gadget;
- organizing quick access to twenty-four applications;
- function of automatic selection of the necessary applications for quick access.
Recently, one of the disadvantages of using the application has been a fairly large amount of advertising content coming to the phone. But at the same time, it remains completely free and, as users note, fast, smooth, and well optimized for different devices.
