Lock Screen Widgets

[SeeBeeEss]

There is a rumour that Google may be considering bringing back support for lock screen widgets on Android 15. Personally, I would love to be able to add widgets to my lock screen so that I could view things that are important to me, like the weather forecast, calendar appointments, alarm info, etc. without the need to open up my Pixel 8 Pro. Years ago, Android had the lock screen widget feature and it was unceremoniously removed. Apple currently has this feature and I can’t think of a logical reason that Android couldn’t bring it back.

I have sent a feedback message to Google as follows, by going to Settings>Tips and Support>Send Feedback (tell us how we can improve our product):

Please bring back lock screen widget support in Android 15. Apple has the feature, why not Google?

If you would also like to see Android support for lock screen widgets, consider sending your own message to Google. The more users who speak up regarding the ways Android can improve, the more likely they are to actually implement changes.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I'm there with you.. it would make sense for them to add them in..more options for us.

 

[mustang7757]

Its because of security reasons when you have biometric or pin/password you can't interact and same with my iPhone without unlocking it like Android

Be cool if they allow you to interact with a certain info but not sure they will

 

[SeeBeeEss]

For those interested in such things, there is a way right now to add widgets to your lock screen until such time as Google sees fit to once again allow them. I am currently using the Lockscreen Widgets and Drawer and Chronus Information Widgets apps found in the Play Store to put widgets on my lock screen. Both apps are a dollar or two, but well worth it in my humble opinion. Obviously, lock screen apps require that Face Unlock be turned off, you be an extremely quick reader or you hold your phone at an unusual angle that will make people wonder about you.