Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) on Windows Pc
Developed By: Chislon Chow
License: Free
Rating: 4,4/5 - 4.102 votes
Last Updated: December 25, 2023
App Details
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1.3.2U2 |
| Size |
132.4 KB |
| Release Date |
April 10, 15 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. [see more (1)]
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What's New:
v1.3.2U2Asks user to uninstall for Android 5.x and resets settings on device reboot. This was made available to avoid infinite boot-loops when updating to... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Disable multiple 3rd party widgets on the lockscreen. Also removes lockscreen camera access on some devices.
BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN is required here to configure lockscreen settings.
... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) and install on Windows PC. Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) is free Tools app, developed by Chislon Chow. Latest version of Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) is 1.3.2U2, was released on 2015-04-10 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4,102 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 406 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Lockscreen Policy (<= KitKat)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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Disable multiple 3rd party widgets on the lockscreen. Also removes lockscreen camera access on some devices.
BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN is required here to configure lockscreen settings.
WARNING:
Not intended for use on Android 5.x. Will cause boot-loops on Android 5.1 OTA for Nexus 5.
★ Featured on Android Police, CNET, Droid-Life
# Uninstall
First go to the app's left swipe-in menu by choosing 'Deactivate'. Or uncheck the app from the 'Device Administrator' list under 'Security' in your 'Settings' application. This allows you to uninstall.
# Android 4.4+
Lockscreen Policy is at end-of-life and is no longer expected to work consistently across all devices, because of various changes in KitKat by Google and device manufacturers. Thanks for supporting Lockscreen Policy!
NOT USEFUL on Samsung TouchWiz devices. From version 1.3.2, the app will ask the user to uninstall when run. Tip: Use a third-party SMS app to hide SMS on the lockscreen. Uncheck 'Multiple Widgets' in 'Lock screen' system setting to turn off 3rd party lockscreen widgets.
Disables the camera widget in stock Android (Nexus/GPE). Leave this setting in 'ON' position if you do not have a lockscreen camera widget.
# Android 4.2.x
Known issue under 4.2.2 with widgets disabled:
With widgets disabled, the default clock widget toggles between the bold and the non-bold hour clock every other unlock.
If your device is rooted, use clock hack to get the device to consistently show the non-bold hour clock. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I had no control over this. This issue is fixed in Android 4.3.
If you do not re-root your device after updating to Android 4.3, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you undo the clock hack before proceeding.
# Usage
1) Run application
2) Make selections, and press activate
3) In the 'Activate device administrator' screen, choose 'Activate'
4) Turn off undesired features using the toggle switches. Changes are made instantly. Make sure your lockscreen is enabled to see the results.
# Hide App Icon from Launcher
If you enable this feature, you can undo this by adding a desktop 'Shortcut' (identified as a 'Widget' on some Launcher) to reopen the app to revert.
#Clock Hack for Rooted devices:
For users running Google firmware, you can now disable the bold-hour lockscreen clock with 'Clock Hack', accessible via the action bar menu even with widgets disabled in the lockscreen.
To undo or revert this, simply rerun 'Clock Hack'. You will additionally have to manually remove the clock widget and readd the desired one for changes to take effect if your lockscreen widgets are on. Note that this setting persists even if you deactivate or uninstall this application. (Can take a couple of screen locks/unlocks to take effect)
There are several downsides to using this hack. You will also lose access to the same widget from your homescreen. This alternate clock also will not launch the alarm app on click, nor does it display your world clocks.
On Android 4.3, to restore the bold hour clock widget, you may need to manually readd the widget by first removing the non-bold hour fallback clock widget.
# Caveats when disabling widgets on Android 4.2
Enabling this will force the lockscreen to use a 'default fallback widget'. On Google builds, the default is the stock DeskClock digital clock widget (with bold-hour style). This behavior cannot be changed.
The bold hour clock only affects official Google builds, and is part of Google's proprietary firmware.
The rooted method implements the following from XDA,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34561693&postcount=35
The music controls will still appear as a new page when active, even with the lockscreen policies in place.
# Privacy
I do not collect any personal information with this completely free application.
# Additional Notes
Stericson RootTools http://code.google.com/p/roottools/
# Translations
Portuguese: Thiago Oliveira
Polish: Damian Krysa
German: Philip Weber
v1.3.2U2
Asks user to uninstall for Android 5.x and resets settings on device reboot. This was made available to avoid infinite boot-loops when updating to Android 5.1, as reported by some users.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
