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Next Lock Screen

Time-saving locker: events, messages, people & apps right on your lock screen.

4.0

100 Votes

  • Category Personalization
  • Program license Free
  • Version 3.11.6
  • Size 6 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.microsoft.next
  • Program by Microsoft Corporation
    One Microsoft Way

Developed by Microsoft, Next Lock Screen is an Android application designed to enhance your device's lock screen with a touch of elegance, whilst providing easy access to crucial information and functions.

Customization and Functionality

Next Lock Screen doesn't just display the time and date on your device's lock screen. It goes further by synchronizing with your calendar application, displaying important dates and scheduled appointments directly on your lock screen. This allows you to quickly glance at your upcoming events without the need to unlock your device. It also prioritizes crucial notifications such as missed calls, emails, and text messages, ensuring they appear before your calendar events.

Contextual Wallpapers

One of the standout features of Next Lock Screen is its ability to change your lock screen wallpaper based on your location. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the street, you can choose a different wallpaper to match your environment. The application comes with a variety of stunning images, but it also allows you to use your own pictures from your gallery, providing a truly personalized experience.

Quick Access to Apps

Next Lock Screen offers a unique approach to accessing your most frequently used applications. With a simple upward swipe on your lock screen, a small box appears containing your favorite apps, allowing for direct access right from the lock screen. This feature significantly reduces the time spent in navigating through your device to open an app.

Design and Aesthetics

Next Lock Screen doesn’t compromise on aesthetics while offering its impressive features. The design is sleek, modern, and appealing, making it a pleasure to use. If you're in search of a fresh look for your lock screen that also enhances functionality, Next Lock Screen is a worthwhile option to consider.

Pros

  • Allows customization of the lock screen with elegant designs
  • Syncs with calendar app to display important dates and events
  • Offers a range of wallpapers that can change based on your location
  • Provides quick access to your most frequently used apps

Cons

  • May take some time to get used to the new lock screen functionality
  • Customization options might be overwhelming for some users

What's new:

- Fixing bugs

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS: Allows an application to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
  • READ_CALENDAR: Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
  • READ_CALL_LOG: Allows an application to read the user's call log.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • READ_SMS: Allows an application to read SMS messages.
  • RECEIVE_MMS: Allows an application to monitor incoming MMS messages.
  • RECEIVE_SMS: Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
  • WRITE_CALL_LOG: Allows an application to write (but not read) the user's call log data.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • BLUETOOTH: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN: Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
  • CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
  • GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MANAGE_DOCUMENTS: Allows an application to manage access to documents, usually as part of a document picker.
  • PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS: Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • SET_ALARM: Allows an application to broadcast an Intent to set an alarm for the user.
  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other apps. Very few apps should use this permission; these windows are intended for system-level interaction with the user.
  • USE_FINGERPRINT: Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
  • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
  • android.permission.READ_PROFILE
  • android.permission.WRITE_SMS
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.android.cmlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • com.htc.permission.APP_PLATFORM
  • com.microsoft.next.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
  • com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION
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