The security of a smartphone is something that should be taken very seriously. Android OS does allow users to add a passcode lock to the lock screen, but many users find it very inconvenient and would rather risk their data getting into the wrong hands than enter the PIN or pattern lock every time.
Majority of us use email and other messaging apps on our mobile devices, which contain sensitive data that we wouldn’t want others to access.The Google Play Store has some decent tools that password protect specific apps so you don’t have to lock the entire device. Today we bring to you Best android lock screen apps.
Slide Lock Locker
With Slide Lock Locker, you get a very minimal design for a lock-screen, that in a way, comes off a little iPhone-ish. But, the beauty lies in how it handles notifications. As each shows up, your device will light up for a set number of seconds, show you the notification, and then let you act on it in a couple of ways.With a swipe to the right, you can view the notification in its corresponding app; with a swipe to the left, you can dismiss it.
Next Lock Screen
Next Lock Screen is an time-saving lock screen app for Android, designed to minimize the number of times users need to unlock their phone to get to what’s next. Next Lock Screen looks elegant and simple, but beneath the surface it’s cleverly calculating which apps you’re most likely to use based on your location (home, work and so on), then presenting you with apps you use most often in these places. You don’t need to use this feature of course, in which case Next is still worth using for its neat presentation of notifications, calendars and other key phone functions.
Hi Locker
Hi Locker gives users the ability to enter a name or favorite status to be displayed on the lock screen as well as some app generated greetings to help brighten your day, providing the apparent inspiration for the name of the app. Like any good lock screen app, Hi Locker will display notifications on the lock screen. Users have the ability to delete the notifications with a left or right swipe.
Hi Locker also provides some options for locking a device unless a PIN or drawing pattern is provided. Hi Locker will also give users the ability to setup their device so a double-tap or drawing a circle will unlock the lock screen. Users can also setup the password mode so a password is not required if the device connects to a known WiFi network that has been approved for the bypass.
AcDisplay
AcDisplay is a new way of handling notifications in Android. It will let you know about new notifications by showing a minimal, beautiful screen, allowing you to open them directly from the lock screen. And if you want to see what’s going on, you can simply take your phone out of your pocket to view all the latest notifications, in a similarly pleasing and minimalistic manner.
C-Locker
C-Locker claim to fame is its unusual unlock styles. You can get the classic slide-to-unlock or the swipe-up-to-unlock methods if you prefer or you can use the bubble unlock which makes you pop bubbles to unlock the screen by “slicing” them with your finger.
You can also change the wallpaper and it is totally free to use without any in app purchases. It’s minimal and simple so those looking for something more feature heavy should probably look elsewhere.
Best android lock screen apps
These were some of the best Android lock screen apps of our choice. If you disagree with our choice or you think there is a better application tell us in comments. We want to hear your opinions.
