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How Lock Screen Widget works

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Customization of your lock screen has never been easier than now. With the help of the Lock Screen Widget, you can create a useful combination of the link and contact widgets for the unique and functional look of your iPhone device. The link and contact widgets are ideal for simplifying your everyday life.

 

What can be found in Lock Screen Widget

With the Lock Screen Widget, you can create beautiful and handy widgets for your lock screen. Without a doubt, the most powerful function of these widgets is that they give you quick access to information directly from the comfort of your lock screen without having to open the associated app.

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The app contains two different types of lock screen widgets:

1. Contact widgets

2. Link widgets

 

You can create up to 4 different link widget previews and 4 different contact widget previews, which can be changed and customized anytime you wish, over and over again.

 

Both Link and Contact widgets come in two different sizes:

1. Circular-shaped widget

2. Rectangular-shaped widget

 

By default iOS 16 settings, your lock screen can hold up to 4 circular or 2 rectangular-shaped widgets. It can also be combined using the 2 circular-shaped and 1 rectangular-shaped widget. You are the one who chooses whether you will use only link or contact widgets, or a combination of both, and how many of them. Mix and match as you wish!

 

1. Contact widgets

With the use of the Contact widgets, you can call, text, or FaceTime a selected person from your contacts with a tap from your lock screen. Isn’t that amazing for everyday use but also in case of emergencies?

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  • How to set the Contact Widget

  1. Open the app and tap on the bottom Lock screen tab on the main navigation bar.
  2. Tap on Contact on the upper left side.
  3. You can create up to 4 contact widget previews, so select the one you want to begin with, e.g., Contact Widget 1.
  4. In the Contact settings section, tap on the orange Add Contact/Change Contact and choose from your Contacts who will be assigned to the selected contact widget.
  5. Select what further action the widget will hold. You can choose from Call, Text, and FaceTime.
  6. Once the contact is added, you can change how its name will be displayed. In the Change text section, the first text field is for the circular-shaped widget and the second text field is for the rectangular-shaped widget. Type in the name for both as you wish. Every change you make can be seen in the widget previews on the top if Text or Text & Photo are selected.
  7. By tapping between Text, Photo, Text & Photo on the top, select the final look of the widget.
  8. Finish the widget's customization by adjusting the Background opacity by sliding a finger on the bottom opacity line. Again, watch the changes in the widget previews on the top.
  9. When you are happy with the final look of the created widget, tap on the top right Done.
  10. Tap on the top left ''?'' icon, and follow the tutorial, which explains how to add the widget on the lock screen. You can find the instructions also in the lower part of this article. Look for How to add a widget on a Lock screen.

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2. Link widgets

The feature of the Link widgets takes you directly to a specific website link chosen by you with a single tap from your lock screen. This function enables you to access your regularly visited or favorite website easily.

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  • How to set the Link Widget

  1. Open the app and tap on the bottom Lock screen tab on the main navigation bar.
  2. Tap on Link on the upper right side.
  3. You can create up to 4 link widget previews, so select the one you want to begin with, e.g., Link Widget 1.
  4. In the Change website section, type in or paste the copied website link you want to assign to the selected link widget.
  5. In the Change text section, the first text field is for the circular-shaped widget and the second text field is for the rectangular-shaped widget. Type in the name for both as you wish. Every change you make can be seen in the widget previews on the top if Text or Text & Photo are selected.
  6. In the Link settings section, you can change the displayed image for the selected link widget. Tap on the orange Change Image and choose from Photos, Camera, or rich offer of Icons (3000+) and Unsplash images. The image can be seen in the widget previews on the top if Photo or Text & Photo are selected.
  7. By tapping between Text, Photo, Text & Photo on the top, select the final look of the widget.
  8. Finish the widget's customization by adjusting the Background opacity by sliding a finger on the bottom opacity line. Again, watch the changes in the widget previews on the top.
  9. When you are happy with the final look of the created widget, tap on the top right Done button.
  10. Tap on the top left ? icon, and follow the tutorial, which explains how to add the widget on the lock screen. You can find the instructions also in the lower part of this article. Look for How to add a widget on a Lock screen.

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How to add a widget on a Lock screen

  1. Go to your lock screen and long press anywhere on empty space to enter the editing mode.
  2. Tap on the bottom Customize.
  3. Tap on + ADD WIDGETS.
  4. Scroll down and select the Widget app.
  5. Scroll between the Contact and Link widgets and select the widgets you want to apply, in the desired size, either the smaller circular-shaped widget or the bigger rectangular-shaped widget.
  6. When you are done, tap on the top right X Icon, then tap on the top right X icon again.
  7. If you want to change the color of the widgets on your lock screen, tap on the Time widget in the middle and choose your desired color and its transparency.
  8. Tap on Done in the top right corner.
  9. Tap on the bottom Set as Wallpaper Pair and then tap anywhere on the lock screen.
  10. All done! Your new lock widgets are ready to brighten and improve the functionality of your lock screen.

 

The Lock Screen Widget will give your lock screen a whole new look. Say goodbye to boring screens and personalize it into every little detail. The widgets are reconnected with functionality and unique custom-made designs.

 

If you didn't find the information you are looking for or an answer to a question you have, do not hesitate to contact us right now. We will be pleased to assist you with any request. 


Best,

App Toro Team