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This is how my lock screen looked before the update
Pandora Controls Back On Android Lollipop Lock Screen (Android 5.0.1)
For you all who are avid Pandora users like myself, the changes in the Android update to Lollipop was semi-devastating. With the roll out of lollipop there were some changes that made music playing more of a hassle than anything, with the loss of lock screen widgets.
Now for me, I didn’t immediately lose functionality of my Pandora app controls. I just woke up one day and the lock screen controls were gone. Now I know this may seem trivial to some, but when you listen to Pandora as much as I do and also pay the $4.99 a month for Pandora One added with the fact that you are used to it working one way to control your music, then this is a pretty big deal.
This is my lock screen after the update
I use Pandora from my phone, in the car, at home, at the gym and any other time I want to hear music. There was a widget you could put on your home screen, but for those of us that use some sort of security on our phones, it isn’t safe (while driving) and it was extremely inconvenient to have to put your lock code in to listen to music.
For me it was such a huge issue, that I spent all day Saturday looking for a work around for this. Downloading several lock screens that allow widgets on the lock screen. Of course I never found anything that worked for me, so I began my search for a new music player.
I never got far because I don’t want to pay any more than the $4.99 that I was used to paying and I also want to have my ad free music, and I just didn’t find anything that I was willing to switch to.
But low and behold I woke up this morning and my Pandora controls were back and I heard the angels singing, well actually it was my Jhene Aiko station.
Needless to say I am ecstatic about the fact that I can skip, play, and pause all with out having to go pass the lock screen.
Cherri Littleton Megasko says
I am not at all a techie, so most of this is way over my head. But I do understand the problem and am glad you found a workable solution.
Ben Butler says
That's great. I have an app for playing my downloaded music, and I love that I have lock screen controls. It's such a pain to unlock the screen all the time.
Jeannette M Fender says
I'm not an android uses but I'm glad that you found a work around. I stream my music directly from my phone but I do use pandora on the computer and I would be sad if it didn't work right.
Grace Hodgin says
I just hate when they fix something that is not broke. I am glad it is back working the way you like and your would is filled with music.
Rosey Marie says
My oldest two boys are grown. They are both huge Pandora fans!
Nancy Gammon says
Oh my goodness, I have no idea how to use Pandora. I've heard so many people talk about it. Is it free? Serious question! LOL
Pink says
Yes Nancy there is a free version. I pay for the version without ads.
Jennifer Van Huss says
I am not a techie but I hate when things are updated! I get use to things a certain way and it blows my mind when it changes! I'm glad everythign worked out!
Liz Mays says
Woo! It sounds like they were listening to people's complaints. I'm glad they were quick to make an update.
Desirae Young says
Woohoo! I love me some Pandora it has saved my life many of times in the car with a screaming kiddo!
Jaime Nicole says
I don't know if I could make the switch to android, but I am happy that you were able to get around the problem! Tech probs are so frustrating.
Julie McKinley says
That's great that they fixed the app so quickly. It's unbelievably frustrating to spend hours searching for a tech solution with no results.
Tracy Iglesias says
I have never used Pandora, I used to do iTunes, and then switched to Spotify and have never looked back! I am glad it's working again for you because as a daily mass transit commuter it would be ugly if I didn't have my music for my commute so I feel ya there!
Esme Sy says
I have this app, but I never really got to use it. I will now, after reading this post.
Crystal Wachoski says
I love Pandora! I love that I can listen depending on my mood. I honestly haven't purchased any music because I have Pandora.
Jeanine Macintosh says
This looks awesome. I am an android user but I know nothing about all these operating systems or what have you! Glad to learn a bit more!
Lynn Dee says
Glad to know that it's okay now. I used to have the Pandora app. Forgot exactly what happened. I think my son deleted it. 🙂
Carly Brydon Anderson says
I'm an iPhone user, but it's great that they put the Pandora controls back on Android Lollipop's lock screen! I'm sure many people are happy about this.
Dawn McAlexander Crawford says
My husband introduced me to Pandora a couple of years ago. I don't have an account, I just use his, but I love to create stations of my own. My personal favorite is the Luke Bryan channel. I love me some Luke Bryan!
Chubskulit Rose says
Thanks for sharingthis. I get tired of putting my code every time I have to unlock my phone!
Shanéy Maharaj says
I suck at tech stuff, thank God for my husband. He helps me with everything. Glad you sorted.
Ann Bacciaglia says
My phone has lock screen controls for my music. It makes it so much easier to change the song.
CourtneyLynne Storms says
Omg how cool is this!! Sounds like it's a pretty great app for all the android peeps out these!
CourtneyLynne Storms says
***out there*** ughh spellcheck-_- lol
Digna Dreibelbis says
Glad you got things working for yourself. If not for my hubby, not sure what I would do. I am not tech-savvy at all.
Erin Shebish says
Thats pretty cool! I don't use Pandora very much but this is nice to know!
Iamcupid Williams says
I love Pandora. It helps me when Im working out in the gym. I think this is a great thing
Christy Garrett says
I love Pandora and spotify. I listen to music in the background quite frequently. I haven't paid attention to the lock screen.
Krystal Butherus says
I hadn't used PAndora in a long time. I like Spotify, but I haven't used it on my mobile.
Shannon Gurnee says
I don't have an Android, but I love Pandora. This sounds like a great feature!
CGPlenty says
I have Pandora one, love it with my Samsung S6 Galaxy but no lock screen controls. Did something happen recently? My workaround is with my Moto 360 smartwatch, which is easy (esp. when driving) but I don’t wear it everyday