Place call while locked? is it possible?

[mnemanov]

Hi

re: Samsung GSIII.

I have the device password locked.

is it possible to allow outgoing calls while the phone is locked?

(no access to contacts or call logs, just dial pad).

thanks

P.S. it would also be nice if I can take a picture while it's locked, but not nearly as important.

 

[trunkmonkey1972]

I'm gonna say no, without really knowing for sure. I do know that the camera shortcut of press and rotate won't work with a secured lockscreen. Only with swipe/no security. I can't imagine anything being able to bypass ur chosen security or else what's the point? Right?

 

[mnemanov]

You ask 'Whats the point?'

the point is very simple: I am not exposing any information saved on the phone by allowing the use of the phone or camera, (as long as you only allow the dialpad, no contacts, and only allow taking pictures, not viewing the gallery).

 

[Tkbredx]

Doubt it's possible but you might want to check out go locker and even more widget locker. These both allow you to do some pretty awesome stuff on the kick screen. And as for failing you can set up emergency contacts. 5 of them that you can call without unlocking the phone. It's not specifically what you wanted but it's better than nothing.

 

[trunkmonkey1972]

Yep, totally understood your goal and allowing access to apps which feed info you wish to hide doesn't make sense, that's why I said WTP. You'll need custom device security, dialer, and camera software. Who knows, maybe it's out there via 3rd party developers for custom ROMs. Since you didn't say otherwise, I was assuming you're running stock ROM on a non-rooted device and looking for this functionality. Love the concept you're after so if you find anything, spread the word.