6 tips to keep in mind while customising your Android lock screen | – Times of India

Customising an Android phone‘s lock screen might seem like a small detail, but it’s the first thing users see every time they pick up their phone. So, is it better to turn the lock of the phone’s screen into an interactive space that reflects the user’s style and passions. With a few tweaks, users can transform their lock screen from a boring one to more interesting.Here are a few tips to ditch the default and personalise the lock screen of an Android phone:

Interactive widgets

Users should choose widgets that go beyond just displaying information. They can add small, glanceable widgets that would allow them to perform quick actions without unlocking your device. For example, widgets to control music, check the weather, or preview emails or messages directly from the lock screen. Some widgets come with productivity apps, letting users access reminders, notes, and quick information from them, in a glance. Users can also experiment with different fonts, sizes, and styles for the clock to make it stand out. They can even get animated clock faces as well.

Quick glance, big impact

If users want to access information instantly without unlocking their phone or downloading multiple apps. Users can also access the Glance Smart Lock Screen which is available on most leading Android smartphones in India. Glance brings personalised and premium content to the Lock Screen through the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and partnership with premium publishers. Glance is a 100% ‘opt-in’ platform, empowering users to decide how they want to experience the lock screen. Users can easily opt out at any time through the phone’s settings screen.

Un-clutter your notifications

Users can customise how notifications appear on your lock screen to strike a balance between staying informed and maintaining privacy. They can also choose which apps can display sensitive information and tweak settings to avoid clutter.

Interesting wallpapers

Users can ditch the generic and set a dynamic wallpaper carousel. This can elevate a user’s lock screen experience, adds an element of surprise and keeps things visually interesting.

Shortcuts to the rescue

Users can access the camera, enable DND, QR code scanner, and video camera, and launch the torch from the lock screen. This will help them to choose what’s important to them and enable it for super quick access.

Privacy is the key

While personalization is fun, users should be mindful of what information they display on their lock screen. Users should avoid showing sensitive details like home address or banking information, especially if the phone unlocks easily.