Although lock screen widgets are currently exclusive to tablets, Google has confirmed they will be coming to phones in the Android 16 QPR1 release.

Lock Screen Widgets on Android 16 QPR1 Google first brought back lock screen widgets with Android 15 QPR1, launching a dedicated “Glanceable Hub”. This hub, accessed by swiping inward from the ...

However, lock screen widgets won't automatically appear when running Android 16. It will be up to phone manufacturers, such as Samsung, to add the functionality through an update.

Home > Phones Android 16 Leak Shows Big Visual Makeover: Blurred Panels, Lock Screen Widgets, and More A main part of the redesign is using background blur effects throughout the interface.

Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.

Current design However, the new lock screen design for Pixel devices on Android 16 moves the date and weather data to the right of the At a Glance widget.

The new design language completely redesigns Android 16’s lock screen customization options. With Material 3 Expressive, a lot about Android’s UI design has changed.

It’s possible the company will enable the feature in one of Android 16’s quarterly releases, though, similar to its plans for lock screen widgets for phones in Android 16 QPR1.

The option to Secure Lock will likely be incorporated with Find Hub's 'Secure Device' functionality, complete with the option to display a custom message on the stolen/lost phone's lock screen.

Android's lock screen notifications feature lets you interact with designated notifications without unlocking your phone. Here's how to set it up.