Android 4.4: Add lockscreen widgets

This practical tip shows you how to add widgets on the lockscreen under Android 4.4.

Add lockscreen widgets on Android 4.4

1. In most cases, you will need to use the default lockscreen to activate the lockscreen widgets.
2. Swipe down once and don't unlock the screen.
3. Then swipe left and tap the large plus icon.
4. In the next window you will see all available lockscreen widgets. The number depends on your installed apps and whether they provide lockscreen widgets.
5. Select a lockscreen widget and define the specific settings for it.
6. The next time you unlock it, you will see the selected widget on the lockscreen and thus get quick access to the desired app or function.

It was tested on Android 4.4 on the Nexus 5.

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