[maxone72]

would like to customize how the status bar looks by adding in my own text. also is there a way to put quick links from the status bar on the lock screen?

thanks.

[Rukbat]

1) Somewhat, if you root the phone and install Xposed Installer. Some of the modules can make some changes to the status bar.

2) Not without an app to do it, as far as I can figure. And I don't know of any app that already exists (which means you have to write one).