how to create a new non-contact phone widget

[Android Central Question]

Re: ZTE Prestige 2
Newbie Android user here. I want to create a home page shortcut using a phone number not in my contacts list. I have learned how to create a shortcut using an existing contact, but I want to use a phone number that is not my contacts. I can get to the page to enter a phone number, but when I enter an unknown number, I don't get a menu from which to select...just a blank screen. How do I get this number on to a new home screen shortcut?

 

[Rukbat]

The widget uses he Contacts app to work, so you can't.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Just curious, why do you not want it to be from your Contacts? Are you afraid of giving the widget access to your contacts?