ubuntu_user wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a method to get the current screen lock status. I
> would like to know if it is locked or not. I have a live wall paper
> that only need to work if the screen is unlock (i.e. full display is
> on), otherwise, it should be just blank.

Watch for ACTION_SCREEN_ON and ACTION_SCREEN_OFF broadcast Intents.

Or, for Android 2.1 devices and newer, use isScreenOn() in PowerManager.

I realize that this is not necessarily identical to the "screen lock
status", but it is as close as you are going to get, AFAICT.

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