Lock 2.0 (iPhone screenlock app)

[JohnnyLicious]

http://ne.edgecastcdn.net/8003A4/www.cyrket.com/image/-35034161918795359 Lock 2.0

Originally named "Slide Unlocker", new name of this popluar iphone like app labed "Lock 2.0" brings to the android G1 platform an app that makes you G1 have a lock screen just like the revolunationy phone iphone.


The next version of what used to be called "Slide Unlocker". It's almost a complete rewrite from 1.x with major stability improvement. It now supports background change, customizable skin, battery charge icons

Battery icon will show when you charge.

I made this for myself b/c I like the iphone. There's donate version

Screenshots:

http://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/default.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/bdefault.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/apple.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/apple2.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/bspherebattery.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/apple3.pnghttp://lock2.googlegroups.com/web/bbattery.pnghttp://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/default.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/default.png)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bdefault.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bdefault.png)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple.png)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple2.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple2.png)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bspherebattery.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bspherebattery.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple3.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/apple3.png)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bbattery.png?display=thumb&width=200&height=200 (http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/web/bbattery.png)

Features:

- Add custom backgrounds to the Lock screen
- Customizedable skins / downloaded pre-made ones from website
- Actual battery charger icon works while charging / also custom battery icon downloads

Cons:

- No sound support to when you slide to unlock
- Doesn't override the regular lock screen.
- Doesn't show notification bar while in lock screen mode.

Overall, its a pretty neat app to have and it does the job, just makes you use double the effort to unlock your G1 lol, but if you love the iphone look and feel and want some of the features ported to the Android G1 then this app is for you.

Download link for Skins / Battery Icons:

http://code.google.com/p/slideunlocker/downloads/list

Lock 2.0 Skin Gallery Link:

http://lock2.wordpress.com/

Lock 2.0 Google Groups (Updates posted here)

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2

Demo video of App:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k82M5jYYS8I

Link to market download via cyrket:

http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.code.p.slideunlocker2

New Themes :

Adone by dom2684

http://lock2.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/adrone.png

Download link - http://slideunlocker.googlecode.com/files/Adone-fixed.zip

Super Mario by Roger Lemmon

http://lock2.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/supermario.png

Download link - http://slideunlocker.googlecode.com/files/SuperMario.zip

TRS 80 by Roger Lemmon

http://lock2.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/trs80.png

Download link - http://slideunlocker.googlecode.com/files/trs80.zip

Enjoy everyone.

Post feedback / comments / suggestions

[ArabSolja]

I think its pretty cool, tho I LOATHE the "free version" pop up you get every time you unlock it. Its ludicrous to make people pay for something like a slide unlocker. Developers really need to figure out what's worth paying for.

[AndroidUser]

oOoOoOoOo

Looks nice!

Guess they don't call you app guru for nothin!

[JohnnyLicious]

I think its pretty cool, tho I LOATHE the "free version" pop up you get every time you unlock it. Its ludicrous to make people pay for something like a slide unlocker. Developers really need to figure out what's worth paying for.

well, developers do take alot of their time to sit down and write out and design this app and then release it to the public so i mean all their hardwork should be paid off with a few dollars for the app. just put your self in their situation would you wanna work 2-3 weeks on a app and get nothing back?

think before post sir.


oOoOoOoOo

Looks nice!

Guess they don't call you app guru for nothin!

ahha indeed right ;)

[omnibot]

Pretty cool. I like this much better than the menu button, although I agree with Arab regarding the popups.
Also, when installing skins from the sd card, the app doesn't recognize Astro as a file manager.

[facelessuser]

I think the app is neat. Looks cool, and if you are annoyed by the free version, the price is reasonable. And allowing it to be themeable by the community is always a plus in my book. People love to personalize their stuff. Great work.

[facelessuser]

I noticed the service does not start automatically on reboot. Why is this? I think there should be an option to enable autostart. By not having it autostart on reboot, there is a good chance people will forget to turn it on. After forgetting enough times, they may not want to use it or donate, because they never remember to use it. Apps like this should not be a hassle to use, they should make life easier.

[ROGUE7474]

Pretty cool. I like this much better than the menu button, although I agree with Arab regarding the popups.
Also, when installing skins from the sd card, the app doesn't recognize Astro as a file manager.

What do you mean that you don't have to use the menu button? I still do.
Do you have the free or donate version?

I installed the free version to check it out. Once my screen goes into time out mode, I still have to hit the menu button to get to the Lock 2.0 screen. Then I slide the lock and I'm on my home screen. Also I'm not getting any ads, just a small icon that flashes and says "free version". Am I missing something?

[facelessuser]

What do you mean that you don't have to use the menu button? I still do.
Do you have the free or donate version?

I installed the free version to check it out. Once my screen goes into time out mode, I still have to hit the menu button to get to the Lock 2.0 screen. Then I slide the lock and I'm on my home screen. Also I'm not getting any ads, just a small icon that flashes and says "free version". Am I missing something?

Yeah you still have to use the menu button. Also, the popup I notice is once you see the lock screen, a quick little text bubble appears that says free version. Plus you have the icon in the notification bar that asks you to donate.

[WalkinG1]

Johnny, you are the best! Always on point :)

I was just checking it out, and coincidentally, decided to drop by and here this topic is :] hehe

[JohnnyLicious]

Johnny, you are the best! Always on point :)

I was just checking it out, and coincidentally, decided to drop by and here this topic is :] hehe

lol for sure thanks alot ;]

[beabert]

well, developers do take alot of their time to sit down and write out and design this app and then release it to the public so i mean all their hardwork should be paid off with a few dollars for the app. just put your self in their situation would you wanna work 2-3 weeks on a app and get nothing back?

Yes i would, and so do thousand of others.

Just dont buy the products, they will get the message. Fed up of all the greedy lite/pro version crap, and asking to update, then you have to pay for the same thing. These people have a warped sense of morality. Not something i would be pleased with myself for doing.

[DrVeronica]

To tell a person to “think” about his/her thoughts before posting is silly. Everyone is (and should) be entitled to his/her respective feelings AND be entitled to share ‘em.

I for one agree that some of these paid apps are silly….silly because they’re paid apps!!

I play on a mod platform under a very popular RPG game…the builder, who I know, has invested over 4 years into this mod and HE doesn’t get paid anything! Nada! And it’s all his creation.

Look, everyone wants to make money. But at the same time, come on. Charging even a dollar for say, a fart app, is ****ing ridiculous. What’s also a bit ridiculous is being told to think before post.

[facelessuser]

People can charge what they want, even for a fart app. Supply and demand. People keep buying, keep selling dollar fart apps. I'm not going to buy one, but I think they have a right to sell if they want. That is the beauty of the android market.

Personally, I agree that everyone should be allowed to express their opions, but people should always think before they post/speak. To many people say things they regret, or is just plain ridiculous because they react without thinking.

[DrVeronica]

Sure they can charge what they want...I'm not here to tell 'em what and how much...I just refuse to make any purchases without giving it thought.

And really, does anyone know if so-and-so DIDN'T think before speaking/posting? Maybe he DID, and he posted what he felt.

People need to relax. Just because someone doesn't agree with you, doesn't mean that THAT person didn't think before stating!!

[facelessuser]

Sure they can charge what they want...I'm not here to tell 'em what and how much...I just refuse to make any purchases without giving it thought.

And really, does anyone know if so-and-so DIDN'T think before speaking/posting? Maybe he DID, and he posted what he felt.

People need to relax. Just because someone doesn't agree with you, doesn't mean that THAT person didn't think before stating!!

I can agree with that

[2pfjsb]

Okay, i am an android developer myself and I am really disgusted by some people bitching about needing to pay a buck or 2 for an app they use (and like to use). Like one of the previous posters said, it's just a market with supplies and demands, if you dont like the price or cant afford it, you are completely free to vote with your dollar. JUST DONT DOWNLOAD THE APP! The developer created the app and he has every right to do whatever he wants with it.

You are paying for quality and not to mention the developers' work. If everyone only wants to get freebies and never give anything back, you are basically destroying the community. If nobody pays for apps, most developers will not take the time to develop quality apps. That's a lose lose game that you dont want to pay. You dont go to a movie and then bitch about not getting free dinner on your way out do you?

Beside, i think this app is very fairly priced. It's $1.5 for god sake, what the hell do you want for a buck and a half?

[2pfjsb]

just a few more thoughts, the 'free version' popup is just like a ad on websites like google and facebook, I dont hear anybody bitching about ads on websites then why should you bitch about small ads in apps?

[DrVeronica]

People bitch all the time.

And *that's* a right as well!! lol


Look, I'm a student doctor, and one of the things that people just LOVE to complain about is the cost of xyz...as if *I* even personally control the cost of procedures/materials!!

Some people like free things...some people think they're "entitled"...what ya gonna do?

[andrews240]

Is there a trick to getting the battery app to show up? I downloaded all of the skins, and they show up on the SD card, but when I apply them I see no change. What am I missing?

[JohnnyLicious]

this app is bringing out the "worst" in people

relax guys.

[andrews240]

Sorry, in my previous post I meant that I am unable to apply the battery skin. The battery icon doesn't show on the lock screen no matter which one I choose. Anyone have an idea what I may be missing? Thanks.

[facelessuser]

Sorry, in my previous post I meant that I am unable to apply the battery skin. The battery icon doesn't show on the lock screen no matter which one I choose. Anyone have an idea what I may be missing? Thanks.

Plug it into a charger

[andrews240]

Oh! The battery icon is only for charge status. That explains it. Doh!

[andrews240]

Thanks facelessuser by the way.

When did we get rid of the edit feature in the forums? I am going to have an overly high number of posts without the edit button.

[dom2684]

dammit...i cant change the font color.. or move it on the x axis!!!! :mad:

http://i44.tinypic.com/zuqwso.png

[dom2684]

a work in progress

http://i42.tinypic.com/doqash.png

[JohnnyLicious]

good work, dom

can't wait to see different skins / themes :]

[dom2684]

got tired just did it real quick

http://i44.tinypic.com/2mrv0hd.png

[dom2684]

in case anyone wants it

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z5eu0s

[JohnnyLicious]

look neat thanks,

also what i find annoying is that when your in a call the screenlocks is active and u gotta unlock it everytime blah.

[dom2684]

....i havent had a call since i installed it

no one calls me :(

[JohnnyLicious]

....i havent had a call since i installed it

no one calls me :(

lol well try calling your voicemail and when your phone locks try it out it gets rather annoyin lol

i stopped usin it for now but its still installed im waitin for new updates

[Greenie UK]

its not a bad app. yeah the screen being lock during a call is a bit of an issue but im sure that can be easily sorted out ! also another thing i dont fancy is the iPod style Bar on the top of the lockscreen, i think id rather prefer it to just have the Android Notification bar up top to keep it all looking proper :D

apart from that the app is really good and im using it right now :D

[Fare]

Better than the pattern function imo (damn you apple!).

It's a donation, worth it imo.

[bizarro_stormy]

i dont need to pay for something like this. if it were completely free for a full version with no popups or anything -- i'd think about using it, but its really just novelty

[BQM3]

in case anyone wants it

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z5eu0s

nice work dom2684, there was some issues with the slider, i fixed it for you: basically the transparent background of the slider image was too wide so it didnt line up with the track, and I increased the sliderEndX attribute to make it stop where it should :D

enjoy

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z80l99

[N3TWORK BURN3R]

Ill never understand why people insist on making this unique phone look and act like an iPhone. Must be the same people who thinks that Hondas are fast and that Paris Hilton is hot.

[dom2684]

nice work dom2684, there was some issues with the slider, i fixed it for you: basically the transparent background of the slider image was too wide so it didnt line up with the track, and I increased the sliderEndX attribute to make it stop where it should :D

enjoy

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z80l99


yeah i know i was just fed up with the editing of the xml and just released it like that lol

thanks :D

[alec]

So what's the deal with the default skin not downloading and this app being useless, now? I'm this close to tapping the uninstall and refund button. :mad:

[BQM3]

So what's the deal with the default skin not downloading and this app being useless, now? I'm this close to tapping the uninstall and refund button. :mad:

http://groups.google.com/group/lock2/browse_thread/thread/fa9194e9342f35bc

[Greenie UK]

Hi there, i have the Free version cause im unable to purchase apps (in the UK) dont know about anyone else but ive been forced to uninstall due to having Problems with Notification Sounds / Vibrations with this app installed. id be gettin calls and SMS messages and would have no vibrations or sounds playing when this app is on, ive had to uninstall because of that. overall it wasnt a bad app !

[dom2684]

ive had no issues with the paid version :)

[JohnnyLicious]

new updates for it but not much.

[JohnnyLicious]

new skins updated on first post.

links are posted to download

thanks again to those who created those awesome skins good job.

keep it up

- Johnnylicious :]

[facelessuser]

So what's the deal with the default skin not downloading and this app being useless, now? I'm this close to tapping the uninstall and refund button. :mad:

Not sure what the problem is; I would email the dev. A workaround is to uninstall from the application manager and then reinstall from the market.

[facelessuser]

Hi there, i have the Free version cause im unable to purchase apps (in the UK) dont know about anyone else but ive been forced to uninstall due to having Problems with Notification Sounds / Vibrations with this app installed. id be gettin calls and SMS messages and would have no vibrations or sounds playing when this app is on, ive had to uninstall because of that. overall it wasnt a bad app !

I had this happen only once. Rebooted the phone and all was good again. Shouldn't happen, but as phone operating systems and applications get more complex, a reboot every now and then isn't so bad. Reboots always take care of those memory leaks and such. I'm sure it will get more stable as time goes on.

[nik513]

I hate that you have the icon in the notification bar. I don't have a credit card so I don't have a way to donate/purchase apps.

If I could donate, I would to whoever made screen crack first, only because he made donating 100% optional.

This is open source, being greedy or needing to be paid to write apps is not what this is supposed to be about.

[facelessuser]

The new update removes the default menu. I didn't even know this was possible. I think this makes it worth checking out.

[JohnnyLicious]

The new update removes the default menu. I didn't even know this was possible. I think this makes it worth checking out.

i just bought the donated version and its wonderful i love how it removes and overrides the default menu lock screen

its worth it!

[Shel]

Great update, love how he's managed to remvove screen lock!

I still have one bug...

Whenever I change Skins, Lock 2.0 takes me to the Manage Skins screen, and I have to tap Home to get to the home screen!

If I reboot the G1, it then works properly... taking me from the Lock 2.0 screen, after swiping, straight to the Home screen, but it's a little bit of a hassle to have to reboot my G1 every time I reset my Skin, to get it to work correctly.

Anyone else experiencing this problem?

[mrfrenchfry]

Love this app, everything runs great so far. No bugs for me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/MrFrenchFry/1236148464459.png
Just modified the super mario theme a lit-el bit!

[JohnnyLicious]

i love the update can't wait for more.

hope they can incorporate the real timebar on the lock screen.

[SilleeString]

Looks like I'll be picking this up now that they removed the default lock screen. Nice work! One quick question. Is there a definitive skin gallery anywhere? Thanks.

[SilleeString]

Looks like I'll be picking this up now that they removed the default lock screen. Nice work! One quick question. Is there a definitive skin gallery anywhere? Thanks.

Ugh, lazy me didn't realize the links are in the first post. Sorry about that.

[killswitch]

This is a cool emulator app and the developer seems to have put a lot of time and effort into this. However, it would be really awesome if he could develop some sort of alternative signature look for the Android unlock screen. Something just as graphically pleasing and innovative as the Iphone unlocker. It would be the 1st of its kind and give G1 users some exclusivity. Seeing how there isn't much visual flare to this phone as is, if executed well its certainly something myself and many others would pay for.

[jordanjay29]

After rooting my phone today, I passed over reinstalling the free version of this app, as I was tired of two lock screens. Imagine my surprise when I find out that the donate version now overrides the default lock screen? I quickly went to purchase that version. And I love that ability, I miss S2U2 from my WM phone, so this is a great replacement.

My wish, however, would be to incorporate the Android notification bar in an aesthetically pleasing way.

One bug I've come across, hitting back from the Set Skins page will unlock the phone, instead of bringing you back to the lock screen.

The app also seems a little slow to make the lock screen appear from sleep. Hopefully future versions will optimize this process for speed increases.

[noelseven7]

Can anyone help me?I`ve try to buy lock 2.0 .But when i fillout the credit card information my state New York read invaild state i really want this apps for the non menu removal thank you anyone.

[jordanjay29]

Can you buy any other paid apps?

Are you rooted? If so, what build?

[alec]

Can anyone help me?I`ve try to buy lock 2.0 .But when i fillout the credit card information my state New York read invaild state i really want this apps for the non menu removal thank you anyone.
You have to use your state's initials, know what i meannn?

[SilleeString]

I have this and dxtop both installed on my phone. When pressing home after installing Lock 2.0 it says to use HOME as default, and not to use "this" as default, saying "you have been warned." Is it referring to dxtop? If so, why? Any plans to make the two jive if this is the case? I'd probably just refund this if there aren't any.

[Ripsphone]

I have dxtop too. Just set DXtop as your default app when that screen pops up again. They work fine together.

On another note, is there any plans to modify this app so we dont have to hit the menu button first? If you could get it to where we just have to tap the screen that would be great!

[MattyMatt5481]

Does anyone have any idea why this is affecting vibrating alerts?

[MattyMatt5481]

It does not work well with sms popup anyways

[Slimgym20]

This would also be nice if it worked with auto rotate, great app all around though. Just needs a few bugs worked out.

[MattyMatt5481]

on the actual unlock screen, none of the icons at the top of the screen except for the battery icon actually do anything, do they, can we have the option of having the android status bar up top instead of the apple fake status bar?

[shaneaus]

I have realized that using Lock 2.0 does NOT allow my SMS alerts/reminders to work!!!!

That totally ruins my being able to use this app!!!!

But, I haven't deleted it, yet... just disabled it! This issue is something that needs to be addressed! SMS PopUp and ChompSMS and Missed Reminder must work with this app if you expect a lot of people to use it!

As of now I wish I could get a refund as I will NOT use this app. I just pray that it will be updated!

But, on a positive note - I do love the default screen and the battery charging screen.

[WalkinG1]

i just bought the donated version and its wonderful i love how it removes and overrides the default menu lock screen

its worth it!

GET AN IPHONE :D :eek:

[SilleeString]

I have realized that using Lock 2.0 does NOT allow my SMS alerts/reminders to work!!!!

That totally ruins my being able to use this app!!!!

But, I haven't deleted it, yet... just disabled it! This issue is something that needs to be addressed! SMS PopUp and ChompSMS and Missed Reminder must work with this app if you expect a lot of people to use it!

As of now I wish I could get a refund as I will NOT use this app. I just pray that it will be updated!

But, on a positive note - I do love the default screen and the battery charging screen.

I totally agree with this, and might end up refunding it as a result. Hopefully there's a plan to add that support sooner than later.

[juice]

Ha, I like the mandatory donation. /sarcasm

[jordanjay29]

I have dxtop too. Just set DXtop as your default app when that screen pops up again. They work fine together.

On another note, is there any plans to modify this app so we dont have to hit the menu button first? If you could get it to where we just have to tap the screen that would be great!

I think recognizing taps would require the phone to stay awake and not sleep. When the phone sleeps, only the physical buttons generate a wake command for the phone, as they're much more difficult to push accidentally (well, except the volume buttons). Keeping the screen touch detection on would be a huge waste of the battery.

[JohnnyLicious]

New Updates:
version 1.1.1
on paid version

- New feature that allows passcode after unlocking the phone :]

go check it out. more updates will follow, i love this dev!!

[JuanGil]

damn!! this app must be in the most selling by now:D
as soon as I put some many in the bank I'll get it, no doubt
... I need to get me a job tho:(

[MattyMatt5481]

i would like an unlock mechanism where you have to play the skeleton piano from the goonies >:-)

[SilleeString]

I'm going to hold onto it since the dev is doing a great job updating it. Just make it get along with SMS pop-up and notifications in general and it's a fiver.

[JohnnyLicious]

New features i would like to see in the new update:

- Android Notification bar integrated into the lock screen
- Support for SMS-pop up / miss call notifications
- Landscape mode for lock screen
- Sound for when you slide and unlock
- Passcode but its in beta mode for now, he's testing it on the current update

and thats about it :]

[dom2684]

New features i would like to see in the new update:

- Android Notification bar integrated into the lock screen
- Support for SMS-pop up / miss call notifications
- Landscape mode for lock screen
- Sound for when you slide and unlock
- Passcode but its in beta mode for now, he's testing it on the current update

and thats about it :]
i never had any issues with sms popup or missed call

my notifications work fine:confused:

[TheOneGnat]

New features i would like to see in the new update:

- Android Notification bar integrated into the lock screen
- Support for SMS-pop up / miss call notifications
- Landscape mode for lock screen
- Sound for when you slide and unlock
- Passcode but its in beta mode for now, he's testing it on the current update

and thats about it :]

How about different gestures other than just the slide?

It didn't seem to play well with the native alarm clock either.

[JohnnyLicious]

How about different gestures other than just the slide?

It didn't seem to play well with the native alarm clock either.

yeah i would also like to see different gestures to unlock the phone also like other touch screens.

:D

[happyandyv]

Anybody having the app KEEP waking your phone up every few seconds? leaving screen on

[aliciaadorada]

somebody help! I have already been to their google group website and haven't found the answer there. I downloaded some skins onto my computer and then onto my sd card. I installed OI file manager and Unzip. I first tried to add the zipped file as a skin but it said "skin install failed." Then I unzipped and tried adding the folder but that doesn't work either. It said "Access_denied." What am I doing wrong? I noticed there was a "slide-unlocker" folder and even tried moving it to there, but nothing seems to work. Feedback, please. Thanks!

[facelessuser]

Do not unzip the skin. Put zip on you sd card. Open lock 2.0. Select add skin from sd card. Select zip in oi manager and it will load.

[Ripsphone]

I think recognizing taps would require the phone to stay awake and not sleep. When the phone sleeps, only the physical buttons generate a wake command for the phone, as they're much more difficult to push accidentally (well, except the volume buttons). Keeping the screen touch detection on would be a huge waste of the battery.

Yeah your right.

[missxoash]

Has anyone noticed that this app DRAINS the battery like crazy?
I couldn't stay charged for more than a few hours.
Uninstalled it and am back to my 10-12 hour charge.
Damnit. I liked this app, too.

[BQM3]

Has anyone noticed that this app DRAINS the battery like crazy?
I couldn't stay charged for more than a few hours.
Uninstalled it and am back to my 10-12 hour charge.
Damnit. I liked this app, too.

An android app cannot keep the phone awake unless it has wake lock permission. This app does not have that permission (you can see the permission list when you install the app). so your phone is definitely sleeping.

[Shel]

After installing the newest version, my G1 went straight to Lock 2.0, not displaying the Android Menu Lock screen.

Now, for some reason, it keeps bringing up the standard Menu Lock screen, requiring me to press Menu twice!

Weird... anyone else experience this problem?

Also, when it WAS working, if I implemented the passcode, I'd have to swipe once to get to the passcode screen, enter the pass code, and then swipe again. Seemed like an extra swipe... entering the correct code should take you to the Home Screen, in my opinion...

[missxoash]

An android app cannot keep the phone awake unless it has wake lock permission. This app does not have that permission (you can see the permission list when you install the app). so your phone is definitely sleeping.

I never claimed it was awake.
All I said was with the application running (being the only new one I have installed) I have noticed my battery was shot. After uninstalling, it is back to normal. I was simply asking if anyone else had noticed.

[Sang]

my phone does randomly turn on sometimes ever since i started using this app, doesnt bother me much but it get annoying after awhile

[facelessuser]

Battery life does seem a little more poor since using this app. If I constantly was a heavy user of the phone throughout the day, it may be a problem. Most days, I make it all day before needing to charge, but if i'm listening to music, I may not.

[MattyMatt5481]

why is this still not working with notifications? i have sms popup and my phone hasnt vibrated in days

[SilleeString]

I'm having a problem with notifications as well. The new update adding the regular status bar helps a bit, but yesterday, unless it was a phone call, I got nothing. I got plenty of e-mails during the evening that I didn't notice until I checked the phone myself.

[facelessuser]

I'm having a problem with notifications as well. The new update adding the regular status bar helps a bit, but yesterday, unless it was a phone call, I got nothing. I got plenty of e-mails during the evening that I didn't notice until I checked the phone myself.

It actually does work with notifications. If you reboot, you should get notifications back, though eventually you will loose them again. It appears, this problem is not just specific with Lock 2.0, but I admit, it seems to be exposed more readily in Lock 2.0 ( I do think this needs fixing). You can read even in the about dialog of the Missed Call app, and it talks about how Android sometimes kills the notification service...or something to that effect. The best advice is to reboot when this happens or don't use if the dev can't figure out or until the dev does figures out a way to make this not happen, if possible.

[SilleeString]

It actually does work with notifications. If you reboot, you should get notifications back, though eventually you will loose them again. It appears, this problem is not just specific with Lock 2.0, but I admit, it seems to be exposed more readily in Lock 2.0 ( I do think this needs fixing). You can read even in the about dialog of the Missed Call app, and it talks about how Android sometimes kills the notification service...or something to that effect. The best advice is to reboot when this happens or don't use if the dev can't figure out or until the dev does figures out a way to make this not happen, if possible.

Good call. I rebooted my phone and it was fine. If there was a way to make it so that doesn't happen, this would be perfect. As far as I know, I've never had this problem before Lock 2.0.

[GaminKWB]

I installed the free version yesterday. Everything seems to work as indiciated, except...

Once my phone goes to sleep, it will wake back up after about a minute, and stay awake on the lock screen. This does not happen if I disable the background service and use the regular pattern lock.

Once the phone wakes up, it refuses to go back to sleep until I hit the power button or unlock the phone (using lock) and let it time back out. If its awake (screen powered up) it kills the battery pretty fast.

I can't use this (or get the paid version) without this being addressed.

Firmware version: 1.1
Baseband version: 62.33.20.08H_1.22.14.11
Kernel version: 2.6.25-01843-gfea26b0 jesusfreke@AndroidDev #1
Build number: kila-user 1.1 PLAT-RC33 126986 ota-rel-keys,release-keys

[agentaaron]

New update provides the standard notification bar while on the lock screen...

I have not noticed any problems with alerts, everything has worked fine for me...I downloaded the paid version when he got rid of the default lock menu...3-4 days ago.

One thing I have noticed though (I use both DGAlert and SMS popup) is that when I receive a text my phone wakes up and gives me the popup...I can hit reply and get straight into chomp to reply, once I hit the back button...it then goes to the lock2.0 screen to unlock it. I know its not really supposed to be a security feature (more of a way to avoid accidental dials)

[Skatturbrain]

I really like it but it took up 15 mbs of my memory and I kept getting memory low errors :(

[MattyMatt5481]

I reset my phone and now vibrate alerts work, good stuff

[SilleeString]

I reset my phone and now vibrate alerts work, good stuff

Give it some time. Mine stopped working again, which messed up my Countdown Alarm for going back to work from my lunch break. My phone never vibrated, so I didn't realize I was 8 minutes over!

[agentaaron]

I really like it but it took up 15 mbs of my memory and I kept getting memory low errors :(

15MB? mine is only using 2MB...which is actually more than what I think it should use, but its still nowhere near 15

[MattyMatt5481]

Give it some time. Mine stopped working again, which messed up my Countdown Alarm for going back to work from my lunch break. My phone never vibrated, so I didn't realize I was 8 minutes over!

i go to smspopup and test the notification and its still going, i dont know why resetting that worked, but hopefully we can get a permanent solution

[JohnnyLicious]

new update.

reducing battery consumption, and fixes notification popups and stuff.

[androidmonkey]

I keep getting

"Downloading failed. Restart application to try again"

I keep restarting the app and nothing happens. I tried on Edge and WiFi.

Any ideas?

[JohnnyLicious]

I keep getting

"Downloading failed. Restart application to try again"

I keep restarting the app and nothing happens. I tried on Edge and WiFi.

Any ideas?

might be your connection to the market, try a rebooting your phone.

[androidmonkey]

might be your connection to the market, try a rebooting your phone.

Thats odd. I downloaded 2 more apps just now. I will try a reboot.

[androidmonkey]

A restart worked. Wonder what caused that?

[JohnnyLicious]

A restart worked. Wonder what caused that?

not sure, maybe just the system and the memory causing an error for the app. who knows.

when in doubt - reboot hahah.

[SilleeString]

I test my notifications in SMS Popup, and they work until I stop Lock 2.0 and start it again (or install an update). After stopping, then starting the service, notifications stop working until I restart the phone. That seems to be the pattern.

[SilleeString]

I should add that visual notifications work...it's the sound/vibration that stops working.

[Sheldonjace]

Okay so I've read through most of this thread and just wanna say I absolutely LOVE this app.

Brother has both Iphones and I have always liked the lock screen not just for the slide over part but the background pictures you could set for them. Always though it looked neat.

This is definitely an A+ app that I PROBABLY would have paid more for even.

As far as the problems people have been having I can't tell if its the app or 99% User Error. Not starting a flamewar here but half of these people's problems could be solved by just setting the phone up properly and/or reading the FAQS on group.google.com/group/lock2

I have ChompSMS and SMS Popup both installed. I still get vibrations, sounds, pop ups, etc for all my messages including emails which run off of the OEM notifications. With the paid app you can also use the default notification bar if you dislike the sleeker looking bar that the app comes with.

Anyways my hats off to the developers AND all who have taken the time to help make and provide the skins for free! I use the Apple2 myself except with an Android Background to make it nothing relative to Apple haha. I just like the little dot for a slidebar.:)

[SilleeString]

I had SMS popup suppress my popup if the keyguard was disabled. Obviously, Lock 2.0 disables the keyguard...oops? :-\

[ImaG]

After updating to the newest version of Lock 2.0, it no longer bypasses the default lock screen. Frustrating because thats really the only thing that separates the paid vs. the free version.

[SilleeString]

It should, as it still does for me. Try stopping and restarting the background service, or rebooting your phone.

[SilleeString]

I get the whole notifications service thing, but it's really irritating to constantly have to reboot the phone. There must be another way to turn that service back on when it turns off...

[ImaG]

Ok, a reset seems to have done the trick. disregard above post.

[androidmonkey]

I tried the demo today. Its a bit laggy loading up. Normally when I want to wake my phone I press the menu button and the screen comes up instantly. With Lock 2.0 it take a second.

[JohnnyLicious]

I tried the demo today. Its a bit laggy loading up. Normally when I want to wake my phone I press the menu button and the screen comes up instantly. With Lock 2.0 it take a second.

get the paid version its 10x better trust me and no bugs for me :]

[androidmonkey]

get the paid version its 10x better trust me and no bugs for me :]

Why would the full version not have the same bugs/instability as the demo?

[kaysesoze]

im diggin the ilock lite... might buy it.. never know ..

[jordanjay29]

Why would the full version not have the same bugs/instability as the demo?

Because the author puts more effort into the version that people pay for? Incentive to upgrade?

[JohnnyLicious]

Because the author puts more effort into the version that people pay for? Incentive to upgrade?

indeed :]

so there's a difference between the FREE and paid version...

[androidmonkey]

Because the author puts more effort into the version that people pay for? Incentive to upgrade?

LOL. So you are saying that the version that people try out...the version that you want the customer to try to BUY your product...should have bugs in it???


indeed :]

so there's a difference between the FREE and paid version...

The difference should only be the nag screen or watermark...

[JohnnyLicious]

LOL. So you are saying that the version that people try out...the version that you want the customer to try to BUY your product...should have bugs in it???



The difference should only be the nag screen or watermark...

just take it for what its worth and stop complaining about this app..

[androidmonkey]

just take it for what its worth and stop complaining about this app..

Is the author of this app monitoring this thread? A good software writer looks at these NOT as complaints, but bug reports so they can make the software better.

[facelessuser]

I really like this app, but I just can't stand the notification problem any more. My phone never makes it through the day without losing notifications, and some time looses notifications multiple times during the day. Sure, all I have to do is reboot it, and I know that this is a flaw in the android system, but this program seems to exploit this flaw too much. I bought it so I'll keep it around disabled hoping the author can find a way to minimize this issue, but I need to get my notifications more than a cool unlocker. I'll keep an eye this thread to see any progress is made on this issue.

[hondamx525]

I agree, no notifications equals no lock 2.0. =/.

[SilleeString]

I'm guessing that some more optimizations need to be done. I know that the dev points out that this is a flaw with Android, but this flaw has not appeared to me until this app. Hopefully some work is done towards this problem.

[JohnnyLicious]

new unlock theme from punkweakling of xda forum.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/boldfilter/1236500554122.png


Best I could do considering the limitations of the layout and font colours. Hopefully skinning will open up a bit more...

Skin:
Attachment 164415 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=164415)

PSD so you can add your own static text http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
Attachment 164416 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=164416)

[JohnnyLicious]

here's my custom lock screen :

http://i41.tinypic.com/zu31o6.jpg

=D i love it!

[jordanjay29]

LOL. So you are saying that the version that people try out...the version that you want the customer to try to BUY your product...should have bugs in it???

No, don't try putting words in my mouth. I'm simply saying that the dev probably has more incentive to focus on fixing bugs in the paid version. The free version gets those fixes as he has the time and energy to do so.

[Skatturbrain]

Poll added to allow you to vote on whether or not you like it. GO!! :)

[jordanjay29]

Poll added to allow you to vote on how much you liked the app. Scale of 1 to 5. GO!! :)

Isn't that a bit pointless? What's the market rating system for? We can see the ratings on Cyrket pretty easily for the Paid (http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.code.p.slideunlocker2d) and Free (http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.code.p.slideunlocker2) versions.

[Skatturbrain]

This is a test of a possible new feature here in our reviews section. You don't need to vote if you don't want to but I do encourage it to help us out. :) Your choice, but thanks for being a part of AC!

[jordanjay29]

Would help if if the poll choices accurately reflected the statement. I only see yes/no, not 1-5.

[Skatturbrain]

Would help if if the poll choices accurately reflected the statement. I only see yes/no, not 1-5.

I changed it. This is one version and the other version of the poll is here:

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f52/ahome-lite-1-0-home-screen-app-14174/

Sorry for the confusion.

[omnibot]

Nice app.

My one complaint is the "notification bar" not accurately representing.
without this app i could check to see my notifications without completely unlocking the phone, with this app...i do.

[MattyMatt5481]

the paid version has the actual notification bar

[omnibot]

I have the donate version :confused:

[omnibot]

i just read the faq on the google groups page. i see

[SilleeString]

Since dxtop updated a day or two ago, I haven't had any problems with my notifications....a day and a half straight and going strong...

[SilleeString]

It's been awhile since this has been updated. I'm crossing my fingers and waiting patiently (maybe impatiently) for a "uses less memory" type of update. For now, with aHome, I've had no choice but to disable.

[androidmonkey]

It's been awhile since this has been updated. I'm crossing my fingers and waiting patiently (maybe impatiently) for a "uses less memory" type of update. For now, with aHome, I've had no choice but to disable.

Thats the problem with these types of "addons". They are nice and cool, but if it takes more memory and makes your phone buggy its not worth it.

[Matth3w]

Am I missing something with this app? I have Enable Autolock checked, as well as Disable System Screen Lock in the option, and when I first installed it, it worked great. If I manually locked the phone, then hit the menu button once it brought the iPhone looking screen up. Now when I hit it, it brings up the standard system screen FIRST, then I unlock that and it goes to the Lock 2.0 screen. :( Why????

[Matth3w]

WTF. So I shut it down, unchecked the boxes, started it back up...checked the boxes, now it works. Obviously it's not quite responding properly.

[Matth3w]

I was going to buy the paid version but is it the same exact coding or is the paid version more up to date?

[Shel]

I was going to buy the paid version but is it the same exact coding or is the paid version more up to date?

I can't tell you if the demo and paid app are the same coding. However, I've been using the paid app for a while, and really like it.

I can configure it so that ONLY Lock 2.0 comes up, without the default lock screen, or so that I get the default lock screen first (this allows me to use a program which displays my name and phone number on the Android lock screen, in case I ever lose my G1 and happen to get lucky with an honest person finding it.)

You can also turn on or off the built in pattern lock.

Not sure why you aren't getting consistent results. I'd imagine the paid version does give you 24 hours to check it out.

Sorry I'm not able to be more helpful. Perhaps check the exact size of the demo and the paid apps, to see if they're the exact same?

[Matth3w]

The way you described in your second paragraph is exactly how it behaved most of the day. Then I rebooted the phone and even though the settings were the same, it behaved as I described above. Messed around, and back to the way it was working before.

I don't think comparing the file sizes would be a good indication because I would expect the free version to be bigger, as it has to enable that little free popup and notification...unless it is there on the paid version as well and just not used.

[XDViPeR]

Have you tired uninstalling and reinstalling the app

[Matth3w]

Yes.

BTW I am paying $50 to whomever can fix this whole "can't turn off the lock" feature of the phone:

http://androidforums.com/application-requests/4517-paying-50-app.html

[mikef1182]

I had a problem where I couldn't hear my email notifications when my phone was a sleep. Text and every other alert worked fine though.

[Angryspoon]

Let me know if i am missing this but you cannot use the screen lock function with this can you? I am talking about the touch screen lock combination. I activate it while at college or work just in case it is stolen. Also contact owner app does not work with this. Love the app just wish it was a tad bit more customizable in terms of getting rid of the giant clock at the top that ruins the picture and adding my own text to the screen and having the phones lock feature active. Great app though absolutely love it.

[surethom]

Does the calendar/task entry’s appear on the lock screen like S2U if not is it possible to add?

[JohnnyLicious]

bumppp new version for cupcake

i love this now.

has vibration and sounds when unlock

and its doesnt lag anymore when unlocking ;]

[JohnnyLicious]

Does the calendar/task entry’s appear on the lock screen like S2U if not is it possible to add?

and no it doesn't its just a wallpaper that i created for that

[JohnnyLicious]

here's mine

Kobe on my lock screen ;]


http://i41.tinypic.com/9lg711.png

[bosewicht]

Nice lock screen JohnnyLicious, but i think LeBron would look a lot better!! :)

[JohnnyLicious]

Nice lock screen JohnnyLicious, but i think LeBron would look a lot better!! :)

haah not for my G1 LOL.
but thanks man.

[SilleeString]

Which skin is the one featuring Kobe? Not at all interested in Kobe, but I like the slider...

[SilleeString]

Which skin is the one featuring Kobe? Not at all interested in Kobe, but I like the slider...

Ok...the first half of my screen name here is apropos. I just realized that it's the default skin with a different wallpaper. Couldn't edit my last post...sorry!

[Erin]

is there a way to get this to start when the phone boots up?

[kbstage]

I love this App.. Why was the poll only open for two votes?? I wanna vote for it grrr

[kitsunisan]

No, it was causing issues with the phone, so this was taken out of it.

[SilleeString]

I love this app, but it slows my phone down...

[eveleen_teng]

Hi, just wondering, I can't find the donate version in market, is this because of country? Because...I can't seem to find it except for the free version.

:o

[PDXMatt]

It's cool but I wish it icons that actually meant something. Like connection speed. G E or 3G.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/MattPDX/screenshot1244616362450.png

[PDXMatt]

or rather

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/MattPDX/screenshot1244629011644.png

How long is the edit time here?

[SilleeString]

You can change the option which forces the system notification bar, which I prefer anyway because I can access it without actually unlocking the phone.

[PDXMatt]

I understand that you can do that but it looks a bit silly, Sillee. ;)

[lawrencezl]

how can i change the skin(not de battery skin)?

[lawrencezl]

how can i change the skin(not de battery skin)?


i mean how can i install the .zip file i downloaded onto my sd card?:confused:

[JohnnyLicious]

Heros lockscreen < iphone / lock 2.0 =D

[AIpha]

i mean how can i install the .zip file i downloaded onto my sd card?:confused:
You just copy the entire zip folder onto your SD card. Then when you try to open it via Lock 2.0 on your g1. You'll be asked to download a file manager. Just download that, and when it's done you're ready to change the skin. :)

[lawrencezl]

You just copy the entire zip folder onto your SD card. Then when you try to open it via Lock 2.0 on your g1. You'll be asked to download a file manager. Just download that, and when it's done you're ready to change the skin. :)

yes i was asked to download a file manager,but i have already installed one,should i download and reinstall it again? :confused:

[AIpha]

yes i was asked to download a file manager,but i have already installed one,should i download and reinstall it again? :confused:\


Which one do you have?

[SilleeString]

AFAIK, you need OI File Manager for the skin loader to work.

[Boomhauer12]

Bump

Does everyone still really like the paid version? I'm considering buying it, but if my Twidroid/Gmail/YahooMail/GoogleTalk/Txt MSGs notifcations dont go off, I probably wont buy.

[usctrojans4ever]

New to my Eris, but i knew before i even got my phone i wanted slide lock. I got it, and i love the HL2 skin, but when i enabled the real statusbar, the skin goes a bit wonky from the bar being a bit thicker then the fake one.
I edited the .xml on my computer to fix the y position(s) for the slider, then emailed it to my phone in .zip. I opened the zip in the wallpaper option, but now i just have the files from the .zip filling up my wallpaper options. Anyone know how to clean the menu up?

Also, anyone have an guides on how to make a custom wallpaper from scratch? I want to make some more game wallpapers, especially some L4D ones.

[Minnesota Menace]

Has anyone had any issues with the skin downloader taking freaking forever to download all the skins? I have had this paid for like 3 days now, and it just seems to keep downloading. I have rebooted, FC all sorts of ****.

I got Moto Droid.

[melir]

i am a very new newbie and having trouble finding the other skins. i just get nemo. can you help me?

thanks,

[shefitted]

How I get any of this Lol

[mmace]

everyone should complain and get their money back!
I found a way around the lock within seconds on a colleagues G1, just hold down the home button

[Boomhauer12]

Bump again.

Whats everyone's using for skins these days?

[sanghoku]

OMG!! i accidentally installed a bad skin and now my phone just keeps crashing!
can't enter my pin or anything, just one error after the other!
what to do now? any way to force remove or disable lock at startup?

please help!