Is it possible to have lock screen widgets while device encryption is enabled?

[AC Question]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Running Android 4.4.2

I want to use simple lock screen widgets like a calculator and a stopwatch.

 

[srkmagnus]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Running Android 4.4.2

I want to use simple lock screen widgets like a calculator and a stopwatch.

Have you enabled the widgets from system settings: system settings > security > enable widgets.
Inside KitKat: Changes to the lock screen widgets | Android Central

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