[GUIDE] Change CyanogenMod 12 (CM12) Lock Screen Wallpaper

[m0han]

....Is there something that can be done to force only the lockscreen to change?....

in my case, there was no wallpaper or keyguard_wallpaper. i copied the files (i wanted as wallpapers) into the stated folder, renamed one to 'wallpaper' and the other to 'keyguard_wallpaper', changed permissions to -rwx------ and also changed 'owner' and 'group' as "system" for the files. i now have the wallpapers of my choice as lockscreen wallpaper and desktop wallpaper. hope that helps.

 

[manojtpoulose]

Working on cm12.1 nightly.thanks

 

[44-RON]

Is there ANY way to do this on AOSP?
(Beside using alternative lockscreens)

 

[m0han]

Is there ANY way to do this on AOSP?...

try what's stated here - if you haven't already done so. works for both lockscreen wallpaper and desktop wallpaper. survives reboots too.

 

[Teracotta]

I don't see it but I also don't have a separate lockscreen wallpaper from the main screen. I want a live wallpaper on the main but a static on lock. I'm using 12.1, seranotexx Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. No keyguard_wallpaper in users/0 except the one I put there.

Setting yes to group and system changes the permission look...you can't have -rwx---- while changing group etc.

 

[Dekz]

For the life of me I can't get my Live Wallpaper to show on the Lock Screen.

I've set the Live Wallpaper for my Home Screen, but my Lock Screen is still the stock blurred overlay of whatever the last thing open on my phone was. I'm not sure if this lock screen is specific to the OnePlus One, or if it standard Lollipop?

In any case, I'm still not seeing my Live Wallpaper on the Lock Screen even after deleting keyguard_wallpaper

I REALLY want this Live Wallpaper on my lock screen, any ideas?

 

[Master Cylinder]

This worked perfectly on my Verizon SGS3, AICP nightlies of cm12.1. though the app referred to does not.

Does anybody know how to do the same thing with notification wallpaper?

 

[alexeei]

I have cm12.1 and make simple script with Tasker, that change screen wallpaper every time, after screen unlocked. It start by Event screen unlocked, first step-copy file with random name from folder with images to temp folder with changing name to keyguard_wallpaper. Second step-move file from temp folder to the path from OP with root,( copy file without temp folder with root not working for me). And first time i set permissions to 777, not changing owner and group, and it works very well. But after 2 days it suddenly stop working-file moved correctly, but wallpaper not changed, it change only after reboot... May be it's way to change permission from tasker? (I think only permissions may stop work)
Ps It seems i solve not working-in the file keyguard_wallpaper_info.xml was set wrong width of wallpaper-1920 instead of 1080. When i set it to correct value, all works with permission rw-rw-r and owner root and group sd-card-write. And if somebody need, i can upload my tasker task for changing wallpaper every time after unlock,so every tome you see new wallpaper

 

[Tailwind14]

Missing keyguard_wallpaper file

Thanks for the thorough tutorial, although I can't seem to get it to work. I attached a screenshot for my set up. Is there something I'm doing wrong? The folder had no keyguard_wallpaper, I had to throw one in myself.

I had to do a reload of CM2I3 via fastboot. When I finished I do have CM2I3 working; but there is not keyguard_wallpaper in the appropriate folder. There is also not choice for a lock-screen within the Security settings. Where can I get a proper keyguard_wallpaper to place within that folder?

 

[Master Cylinder]

I had to do a reload of CM2I3 via fastboot. When I finished I do have CM2I3 working; but there is not keyguard_wallpaper in the appropriate folder. There is also not choice for a lock-screen within the Security settings. Where can I get a proper keyguard_wallpaper to place within that folder?

Just put your image in there and name it that. That's all. Permissions work 777 on my SGS3.

PS - Since I have no idea what CM213 is I can't say for sure that it will work.

 

[AminhoVic]

Thank a lot

 

[shegeloaf]

Okay Thank you very much.. Now how do I get the ugly Tint of the lock screen so I have a clear image..
Im using CM12.1 Samsung s4. Thank you.

 

[portaleus]

and also changed 'owner' and 'group' as "system" for the files. hope that helps.

Thanks a lot, I think this should be added in the @TheXGX OP tutorial.

 

[Deleted member 6448400]

Now how do I get [rid of] the ugly Tint of the lock screen so I have a clear image..

Seconded. In cm11, I used an unlock pattern and switched off the dots, and oriented myself by the wallpaper. With the tint, this doesn’t work anymore.

 

[AmJay1985]

Thank you for this

 

[uudruid74]

Seconded. In cm11, I used an unlock pattern and switched off the dots, and oriented myself by the wallpaper. With the tint, this doesn’t work anymore.

There is an Xposed module called Bright Lockscreen for doing exactly this.

 

[chaqiel]

OPO Exodus Base on CM12

Works fine.
Thanks a lot!

 

[tvizzle]

different lockscreen/wallpaper working for xiaomi mi4i

Following the steps below I was successfully able to change the lock screen static image, after already changing the standard wallpaper through default "set as" steps in the gallery.

One thing that's worth noting for the mi4i is the "keyguard_wallpaper" file is actually named "keyguard_wallpaper_info" in the /sytem/users/0 directory by default - ignore this and rename the new wallpaper you just brought into the directory (step 6) "keyguard_wallpaper" (be sure to remove the extension) and it should be all good.

Here are the steps:

1. Download/place the wallpaper you need in your internal/external storage and remember it's location.
2. Download, install and open a root file browser. (ES File Explorer recommended)
3. Grant the file explorer root access.
4. Go into the root directory and then go to data/system/users/0.
5. Here, rename the "keyguard_wallpaper" to "keyguard_wallpaperOLD" to keep it as a backup.
6. Now navigate to where you saved your new wallpaper, and rename it to "keyguard_wallpaper" REMEMBER TO REMOVE THE FILE EXTENSION.
7. Now move this file to the location mentioned above (data/system/users/0/).

Cheers,
T

 

[gee.dunkin]

Its worth mentioning that you need to delete the associated xml file as well. It will be regenerated to suit your new wallpaper when the device is rebooted. This may have been mentioned above however I didn't have time to read through 14 pages.

Working on Oneplus One Sultan ROM 12.1.

Also if you want to get rid of the lockscreen tint there is an exposed module called Bright Lockscreen that works like a charm.

 

[portaleus]

Working on CM13 as well.