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.

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.

If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, consider adding a small collection of these widgets.

Material 3 Expressive is Android's latest design language, and this app had 300+ widgets that let you try it right now.

Most Android phones with custom skins offer widgets similar to One UI's Device Care. However, if your phone lacks this feature, you can download the G-CPU app, which provides similar functionality.

Android 16 will get lock screen widgets in its first quarterly update expected in September this year.