You might add and enable Lock Screen Widgets in Android 15

Let’s take a stroll down the memory lane, shall we? back with Android 4.2, Google introduced the ability to add lock screen widgets however in classic Google style, it removed it a couple of OS updates later in Android 5.0. And it has remained the same ever since, with the home screen being the only place where you could interact with these widgets. Then with iOS 16, Apple added the feature into its iOS and it was only a matter of time before the Silicon Valley giant made its next move.

And we did see that with the fourteenth iteration of the OS. Google added a little bit of flexibility by adding customizable lock screen shortcuts and clock styles. So the foundation is already laid and it was just a matter of time before we get hold of the news regarding the ability to finally interact with these widgets on the lock screen. Guess what, we might now see the same in the next OS upgrade!

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You might add and enable Lock Screen Widgets in Android 15

The likes of Nothing and Samsung already have this feature out of the box however, Pixel device owners were left out in the dark for ages. However, that is soon about to change. The popular developer Mishaal Rehman found a code in the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 build that pointed towards the fact that adding widgets to the lock screen might finally be a possibility.

Android Authority took this a step further and they were indeed able to enable this feature in its semi-stable start, with a few broken UI/UX, though there’s a high possibility that all these issues will be ironed out before the next OS release.

How to Add Lock Screen Widgets in Android 15

In the current findings, there seem to be two different ways through which you might be able to add and enable Lock Screen widgets in Android 15. Let’s have a sneak peek at both these approaches. Do note that the findings are at an early stage, so there might be numerous changes to it, or even worse, might end up in Google’s Graveyard. But let’s stay on the optimistic side of the fence and check out the functionality in its current state. Follow along.

Via Communal Space

The first of the two methods involves swiping inward from the right. Once you do so, a grey area will appear on the right side of the lock screen along with the edit icon on the top left of the screen. Tapping on this icon will open a widget selector that will allow you to add widgets from Google Calendar, Google Clock, and the Google App [these three all the only supported apps as of now, though this list will surely expand when the feature is in the stable stage].

Via At a Glance Widget

The second of the two methods involves making use of the lock screen At a Glance widget. For the unaware, this widget shows the date, day, temperature, and a slew of other information. However, this could also be used to shuffle between different widgets by swiping up/down or left/right on At a Glance.

All in all, the ability to add lock screen widgets on Android 15 [fingers crossed] will definitely be a welcome move and we could finally checkmark one more request from our long list AOSP feature request list. With that said, we will be keeping a close watch on all the latest developments surrounding this story, so stay tuned.

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Google Wallet crashes via Fingerprint on Lock Screen [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of Google Wallet crashing when launching it from the lock screen and authenticating via Fingerprint. This mobile payment service from the Silicon Valley giant has streamlined the process to carry out in-app, online, and in-person contactless purchases. However, in spite of all the goodies that it has to offer, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either.

For instance, as of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the Google Wallet app is crashing when launching it from their lock screen and then authenticating via Fingerprint. The issue started with the December update and has been bugging the users ever since. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of numerous workarounds to rectify this bug. Follow along.

• Google Wallet crashes via Fingerprint on Lock Screen FIX 1: Community Shared Workaround FIX 2: Use a Different Lock Screen Method FIX 3: Use Wallet After Unlock FIX 4: Delete Wallet Data FIX 5: Downgrade Google Wallet

Google Wallet crashes via Fingerprint on Lock Screen

It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Community Shared Workaround

Many users on the Google Support Forum have tried the below-listed workaround and it seems to have worked out for them. So let’s give it a try and check out the result:

1. Click on the Wallet lock screen icon.
2. Then select the Show All option.
3. Now unlock the device via fingerprint.
4. Wallet will no longer crash on your device.

FIX 2: Use a Different Lock Screen Method

Instead of a fingerprint, you could consider using a different lock screen unlock method for the time being. This will prevent the issue from originating in the first place and will temporarily rectify the issue. So let’s out this fix to the teat right away:

1. Head over to Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Unlock.
2. Then input your current credentials to verify the credibility.
3. Now choose a different lock screen unlock style from the list.
4. This should fix the Google Wallet Fingerprint crashing issue.

FIX 3: Use Wallet After Unlock

While this is the most obvious workaround that many of you might already be aware of but still, it deserves a mention as it would help you mitigate this issue [and more so if you aren’t ready to give up on the fingerprint unlock method]. So with that said, you should consider launching the Google Wallet app only after unlocking the device, or in other words, use it from the app drawer or the quick settings toggle. The app will then no longer crash on your device.

FIX 4: Delete Wallet Data

The issue might also occur if the app’s data gets corrupted. Therefore, you should consider deleting the data and then repopulating it from scratch [however, do note that this will also delete your saved cards, and you might have to re-add them]. Here’s how it could be done:

1. Head over to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Google Wallet.
2. Then go to Storage and Cache and tap on Delete Data > OK.
3. Now relaunch Wallet, set it up, and then check out the results.

FIX 5: Downgrade Google Wallet

Since the issue came to light after the latest update, downgrading the OS might prove to be quite an aggressive approach [if you still prefer to take that route, then you may check out our guide on downgrading via Fastboot Commands and Android Flash Tool ]. Instead, you could opt for downgrading the app to its earlier stable build and then check if it works out in your favor. Here’s how it could be done:

1. Head over to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Google Wallet.
2. Then tap on Uninstall followed by OK in the prompt.
3. Now download and install its older build from here.
4. Once done, launch Wallet, set it up, and then check out the results.

That’s it. These were the various different methods to rectify the issue of Google Wallet crashing when launching it from the lock screen and authenticating via Fingerprint. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.

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