Access AppWidget even phone is in lock-screen

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I am building an android application that when the AppWidget is pressed a number of times, it will send an SMS. The application will run as service, and if the AppWidget is pressed a number of times it will send an SMS alert. Is there any way that the AppWidget can still be use even if the phone is in lock-screen?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 27 '13 at 15:36

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According docs it is possible for Android 4.2. You should have a look here

For other versions, i am not sure but i think it's possible for some constructor layers

answered Sep 27 '13 at 15:36

HoodVinci

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 27 '13 at 15:37

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In the widgets widget_info.xml file under res/xml you can add the following line of code:

android:widgetCategory="keyguard|home_screen"

This will allow your widget to be placed on the lock screen and home screen.

answered Sep 27 '13 at 15:37

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Access AppWidget even phone is in lock-screen

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