Lockscreen widgets - one per page?

[michaeljc70]

I've been playing with my Nexus 4. I added a few lock screen widgets (built in). They go to different screens that I have to swipe to get to. They are small and I can easily fit 2-4 on the main lock screen. I can't figure out how to get it that way. It doesn't let me drag them onto the same screen. I can only drag to remove or reorder the screeens. Am I missing something?

 

[michaeljc70]

I guess after more searching, that's all it supports. Kind of silly. I think the Galaxy SII had a better lock screen. It supported direct link icons to certain apps, scrolling news, weather, etc all on 1 lock screen.

 

[Camaihofer]

You might be able to do that with a custom launcher like Nova, or Apex. Not sure as I dont use my lock screen widgets to much.

 

[michaeljc70]

I use Nova, but don't see any lock screen options.

I'll live with it, but this is a silly implementation. Why would I scroll left to see a widget when I could just flick and see my whole home screen and all it's widgets with no limitations?

I've had 3 Android phones and 2 tablets. It is still confusing what is Android stock and what is add-on. I found the notification to also be disappointing compared to my SII. Notification area to turn on/off wireless, gps, bluetooth. on JB stock are more limited and bring you to the settings....way too many button presses to turn something on or off.

I wanted stock Android to get the updates fast. The phone is very fast and sleek, but the limited memory, no SD card slot, fixed battery and no LTE are making me think there are too many compromises. This is a holdover phone for me as there was nothing compelling I wanted now and I couldn't take Sprint/my phone service for 1 more day. I guess for the $350 compared to $600 for many other phones, you get what you pay for. I think the no SD card with only 16GB is going to make the phone seem dated fast when every other new high end phone has 32 or 64gb.

 

[Rizy7]

You want to have a look at WidgetLocker, paid app but well worth it.

Also have a look at power toggles or widgetsoid for the toggles in your notification bar pull down.

 

[msndrstood]

+1 on the widgetsoid. Couldn't do without it.

What?! ...I'm msndrstood.
via Gnex

 

[michaeljc70]

You want to have a look at WidgetLocker, paid app but well worth it.

Also have a look at power toggles or widgetsoid for the toggles in your notification bar pull down.

I got a toggle app for the notification bar. It is good, except there is always an icon on the status bar, which is in the big picture, is not a big deal. Are there one's that don't have to have an icon in the status bar? If so, I would imagine you have to be rooted?

 

[Rizy7]

I got a toggle app for the notification bar. It is good, except there is always an icon on the status bar, which is in the big picture, is not a big deal. Are there one's that don't have to have an icon in the status bar? If so, I would imagine you have to be rooted?

I know what you mean, I have mine set to battery so it can be even a bit useful as I cant get rid of it. The explanation is that an icon has to be present in the bar for the toggles to stay in place above all your other notifications. I have seen custom ROMs with the toggles and no icon.. but thats up to you if you want to install a custom ROM