Lock screen widgets were very quickly and quietly phased out of stock Android devices, but you may still be able to use them on some devices with workarounds.

We spotted a new UI that lets you customize the weight, width, roundness, and slant of the current clock style on the lock screen. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android beta ...

So, I'm curious. What lock screen shortcuts are you using on your Android device? I've set up this week's poll with some generalized options, like the camera, flashlight, and smart home controls.

For instance, the company is reportedly working on granular controls for the size and shape of Android’s lock screen clock. Android 14 was already a step forward in customization for Pixel phones.

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update will remove the full-size widget ... Mini-widgets still remain accessible on the lock screen. Samsung's first Android 15-based One UI 7 beta, albeit late ...