Android 5.0 Lockscreen 1.0.0.0
Those who want to tinker with the way in which their Windows Phone handset is locked can try out a cool app that offers a different way of carrying out this simple task and which has a suggestive name: Android 5.0 Lockscreen.
Smooth and friendly interface
The utility is definitely a looker, as it has a nice background inside the main screen and offers some high-definition graphics that are preserved from end to end, as you will notice especially when looking at the lock screen.
Browsing the app's menus and accessing the main commands is done seamlessly, but there is a visible letdown that will follow you around. There are some advertisement banners that appear inside the home screen and they obstruct some buttons, making it difficult to use those functions.
Also, when you are about to unlock the device, the adverts are once again present, this time right in the middle of the screen and only by rating the app will you be able to eliminate them from this area.
Customize the app and activate the screen lock
As soon as the application is installed and started, it will show you from the first run the instructions that have to be followed in order to operate the utility without any problems. Should you need to revisit the tutorial, there is a dedicated entry in the main menu.
The personalization of the app consists mainly in selecting the desired wallpaper and start screen images from the photos you keep inside the dedicated folder onto your phone.
Triggering the main function of Android 5.0 Lockscreen can be done in two ways. The first one is to pin a tile to the Start screen and use it to lock the screen, while the second involves the toast notification that is hosted inside the notification center.
PIN code protection and extra functionality
This utility has a useful security feature that will allow you to secure the device by adding a numeric access code that will be required after activating the lock function. Nonetheless, keep in mind that Android 5.0 Lockscreen acts as a simple app and can be closed by pressing the "Start" or "Back" buttons, even if it has the lock on.
A positive aspect is that with the screen locked by this utility you get a nice clock onto a completely dark background and after double-tapping it, the proper lock screen will appear and it allows you to view, besides the date and time, the battery info, cellular and WiFi signal strength.
Also, the search button that activates Cortana and the camera button shown on the lock screen are both working well, so when you swipe in their direction, the corresponding functionality will be triggered.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The good impression left by the nice graphics and background image that are provided by this app is spoiled by the pesky ad banners. |
Function6
The idea brought by this application is pretty nice, but there are quite a few issues with it that limit its usage. |
Security7
The utility is pretty intrusive as it peeks inside several sensitive ares of the system like the phone dialer, owner and phone identities. |
Battery6
The substantial power consumption necessary to keep Android 5.0 Lockscreen running means that the battery usage remains at high levels. |
Price9
The features brought about by this application are free to use, but the nagging ads will only go away from the lock screen after rating and reviewing the app. |
Compatibility8
Only those who own a Windows Phone 8.1 device can try out this application onto their handsets, as it doesn't have other special requirements. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.0.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.0.0.0
- developer:
- Sparkeon
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 318