How to put text on lock screen android

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INFORMATION(2013/07/22) :
1. This application use screen lock of OS. You should configure the screen lock in preferences of your device.
INFORMATION(2011/12/17) :
1. Target of this application is the screen lock, but not be the USIM lock.
2. Multiple-lines is supported. Please enter "Enter" or "Shift-Enter" for input multiple-lines message. The field size limited by the layout of OS.
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Q001:What is this application?
A001:
This application is configuration tool for lock screen message.
If you are using "password lock" and you lost a device, the person who found your device can know your contact by lock screen message without your password.

Q002:How to use this application?
A002:
Please input your message to "New Message", and tap "Apply".
If you want to restore old message, tap "History". Don't forget tap "Apply" for apply message to lock screen.
You can clear "History" by "Clear", and delete an item by long tap.
Typically, this application only sets the message when you tap "Apply", but you can check "Set the message forcibly on every events of screen ON/OFF" for set the message more frequently.
In many cases you don't have to check this option. But if the message is overwritten by the OS and other applications, please check this option.

Q003:I set "foo" by this application, but I found the lock screen message is "bar". What is happened?
A003:
This application has been set for the alarm message in the message area provided by Android. Because this area has only one, if there are other applications that use this area may be overwritten.
When overridden in other applications, please set again, or please consider the use of applications that do not conflict.
Checking "Set the message forcibly on every events of screen ON/OFF" is might resolve this issue.

Q004:I have uninstalled this application, but I found the lock screen message remain. What is happened?
A004:
Android applications can not catch uninstall event by self. So this application can not clear lock screen message in uninstall event.
Please reinstall this application, and please set blank. Or please overwrite by other applications.

Q005:What the mechanism is used in this application?
A005:
Android's default lock screen has a display area for alarm messages and battery capacity. This application use area for alerm messages.
Specifically, "Settings.System.NEXT_ALARM_FORMATTED" we set the value.
"Lock screen message" feature of "Anti-Virus Free ver.2.8" seems to be rewritten each time the screen when ON / OFF control. However, this application is only when you apply the configuration rewrite on the application.
So, a message may be overwritten by another application since there is precedence.

Q006:What permissions are used in this application?
A006:
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS : For modify a value of "Settings.System.NEXT_ALARM_FORMATTED".

This feature is there on every smartphone but only a few people know that you can Add text on lockscreen which can be a lifesaver for many as it can help in to reach you if your phone gets stolen, in an accidental case, forgetting case, etc. It is a thing which should be known by every smartphone user & should apply, check How to add Lockscreen Message on any Smartphone easily.

When you buy a Smartphone, you start using it and set it up but mostly don’t add this to your phone as you forget it usually or you may don’t know about it, adding text or message on lockscreen (if it’s something that can make someone reach you) adds a bonus in case of lost and found, accidental cases, theft and more. Knowing How to add Lockscreen Message should be a step to follow when you buy your phone or even use an existing one.

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Why should I add Lockscreen Text/Message? What will it provide me?

A simple question you might can ask while reading the headline, Why?…this why is basically your security to keep your phone safe. As I mentioned adding lock screen text on your smartphone will help you in case of:

• Theft– suppose your phone was stolen but found it or the thief is trying to open your phone and isn’t able to or someone notices it and if you have message there and the person is in the suspicious mode so they can read it and can reach you back.
• Lost and Found– if you phone get lost and someone notices it or finds it and wanna reach to you so he/she can easily contact you if you have added an alternate number to your lock screen without unlocking the phone itself instantly.
• Accident– may not but if you face an accident and your phone is locked so anyone can connect to an urgent SOS number flashing on your lockscreen in case of emergency to fly a message about your health.
• More– there is a number of cases in which it can help you out, you can even put a puzzle or jumble in case to crack a code for someone to unlock as a gift or so.

How to add Lockscreen Message on any Smartphone?

Its easy to add lockscreen text/message on your smartphone just follow the steps shown below and you are done, there can be a different ways to access the area but the most easy is going into Settings>Search>Lock Screen & find add on Lock Screen and write your message.

NOTE– Mostly it can only handle a few characters around 50-100 only so write short but worthy that’s useful, not garbage.

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• Go to Settings and Tap on Search
• Search Term “Lock Screen”
• Open Lockscreen Settings
• Scroll down and search for Lockscreen Message
• Tap on it and add a Message you want to add
• You can add a simple message/text like SOS No. xxXXxx, My Finger no. 8 to Unlock, etc. so it can be understood to help you out or etc. whatever you prefer.

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