How to add and remove Lock Screen Widgets in Android 4.4 KitKat

Description: This guide will show you how to add or remove lock screen widgets in Android 4.4 KitKat

To add a lock screen widget:

  1. From the lock screen, swipe your finger in from the left edge of the screen.
    Android Lock Screen, Swipe Right
  2. Tap the + sign in the center of the screen.
    Android Lock Screen, Tap Plus
  3. If you have a passcode or pattern lock on your device, enter the necessary code or pattern.
    Android Lock Screen, Enter Code if Applicable
  4. You will be shown a list of available widgets. Tap the widget you wish to add.
    Android Screen, Available Widgets
  5. The lock screen widget has now been added.
    Android Lock Screen Widget Displayed

To remove a lock screen widget:

  1. Navigate to the widget that you want to remove.
    Android Lock Screen Widget
  2. Tap and hold on the widget until the screen zooms out.
    Android Lock Screen Widget Selected
  3. Drag the widget to the Remove icon at the top of the screen until the widget turns red, then release.
    Android Lock Screen Widget Removed
  4. The widget has now been removed.

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