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Tolulope John Asalu
Tolulope John Asalu

Reputation: 41

How do i make my android app accessible from the lockscreen?

I'm creating an app to be used during emergencies and it's important that the app can be started from the lockscreen. Is this possible(it seems to be posssible, since i see apps like this on the Google Playstore) and how would i achieve this?

Upvotes: 2

Views: 391

Answers (2)

Calvin John
Calvin John

Reputation: 31

Making a lock screen widget was possible in between android 4.4.2 until android lollipop. All other version do not have this ability. As such the best alternative would be for your app to replace the built in launcher and create its own lockscreen which you would be able to customize yourself.

Upvotes: 1

DataDino
DataDino

Reputation: 1537

You might be better off replacing the lock screen. You'll have more control and be able to provide a better user experience. Downside is you have a lot of code to write.

See this: Creating an Android Lock Screen App.

Upvotes: 1

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