Metal lock screen

Zipper lock screens · com.lock.screen.metal

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v11.0 8.1 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v10.0, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v11.0 (110)
Updated: Sep 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 8.1 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Personalization (app)
Listed since: Mar 21, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (2 sensitive)
Website: digitalnorthstar.fun
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Metal lock screen is an app by Zipper lock screens in the Personalization category, listed since at least March 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 7.2, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and display over other apps. Compared with version 10.0, it adds 3 new permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and “Access adservices topics”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Would you like to unlock your phone in a really unique and customizable way? With our new Metal lock screen, you have the option to choose your own wallpaper for the locker screen and for your device background. Also change the zipper style, color, and design with just a simple click until you find the best combination that works for you. Metal lock screen provides various useful widgets and interesting themes for decorating your lock screen while protecting privacy and ensuring security. The app also has a password option that you can use before unzipping the lock screen. The Metal lock screen is very easy to apply. Just click the Activate Lock Screen button from the main menu and the locker will be displayed every time you lock and unlock your device. The Metal lock screen offers you an in-depth personalization option. Just click on the personalization tab in the menu and you can change all of the following: • Background: pick a wallpaper for both the locker and your device background • Zipper style: customize the zipper tab to match your background or make it stand out • Row style: choose the style of your zipper with different color and shape • Font style: all the information displayed on your zipper lock screen can be changed with the font design that you like • Each time you modify something you can also click "Preview" to see how it will look when Metal lock screen is activated Also Metal lock screen has a preview option so you can see all the changes you made and fine tune the design of the locker. This option makes it very easy to use the app, because you don’t have to make a change then exit, see if you like it and the come back to settings. You can do everything right here inside the app. With Metal lock screen you can further customize the locker. Click on the settings tab to choose the animation speed for the zipper to unfold instantly or just a bit slower. You can choose whether you want to hear the zipper sound and the vibration. The Metal lock screen can display the Date, Time, and your battery level so you will never run out. If you prefer a clean look, you can turn all the widget options off. All you have to do now is start pulling the zipper and unlock your device in style.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v7.2. Since v11.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

v11.0 LATEST Sep 24, 2025 8.1 MB TRUSTED v10.0 Sep 24, 2025 7.5 MB TRUSTED v9.3 Sep 24, 2025 7.6 MB TRUSTED v9.2 Sep 24, 2025 7.6 MB TRUSTED v7.2 Sep 24, 2025 7.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Digital North Star” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v10.0, which matches Google Play v10.0 · v9.3 · v9.2 · v7.2

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 24, 2025
Signed byCN=Digital North Star, OU=Digital North Star, O=Digital North Star, L=Ilfov, ST=Romania, C=40
Signing certificate (SHA-1)03:76:96:63:B9:68:48:16:6B:A7:28:C6:1F:D1:2B:48:D1:8B:6E:B7
File MD558b7c073b479a27ca9b4f161339bd0b7
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (14)

Metal lock screen requests 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.lock.screen.metal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Metal lock screen APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Metal lock screen for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 10.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 10.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Metal lock screen APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 10.0, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 58b7c073b479a27ca9b4f161339bd0b7.