Android Home screen animation using widget

Question

I am trying to create an Android app where there will be simple animations on the phone at all times. The app will be similar to "Crack Your Screen Prank" or Facebook Messenger, where it will be on top of the home screen, but animated.

At first I thought this was widget but I am not sure anymore.

Please let me know how to achieve this.

Answer 1

This can be done in three ways:

• A Widget
• A Live Wallpaper
• A Daydream

Its even possible to create an app that has all three of these features and offers the user the option of using one or more of them simultaneously.