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On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or my text messages. Can I customize this at all? I'd love to have more apps accessible from the lock screen, and I'd also like to change from the default text message program.

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Depends entirely on what ROM your are running, it's not a feature that's usually available in stock ROMs as far as I know. If the feature is not there under settings, you just need to find a ROM for your phone that has that feature. – bigbadonk420 Jul 3 '12 at 18:14
Cyanogenmod 9 has this feature. – offby1 Jul 4 '12 at 16:35

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Install WidgetLocker Locksscreen. Using it, you can put high no. of apps on lockscreen.

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Do you need root for this app? I couldn't find confirmation either way. – aslum Jul 4 '12 at 1:11
@aslum No.. the app doesn't need root access at all.. – Sachin Shekhar Jul 4 '12 at 5:10
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Settings-> Security-> Lock Screen Options-> Shortcuts.

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On the stock Verizon HTC Thunderbolt that just got the ICS update, you can access this capability by:

  • choosing the Personalize "paint palette" icon on the bottom of the home screen
  • choosing display from the bottom toolbar
  • selecting Lock Screen shortcuts.
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It can be done in ICS.

  1. Go to Security under settings.
  2. Go into Screen Security Go into
  3. Shortcut Settings ... voila!
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-1: I'm using ICS and I don't see this option. Under Screen Security I have three options Screen Lock, Owner Info and Allow Bluetooth Bypass. You got my hopes up. ): – aslum Oct 3 '12 at 6:29
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@bluecjh It might be useful to mention on what device/ROM the settings can be found here. – onik♦ Oct 3 '12 at 11:55

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