Reply from lock screen

[jredecop82]

Is this possible with oreo/pixel? Came from iOS since the s8 and now have the note 8 and that's pretty much the only thing I miss from iOS. I use Textra for my texting app but all other apps don't allow this, when I swipe down and hit reply it makes me unlock my phone.

 

[Richard Servello]

It was, for like a minute in N bit was removed really fast. really annoying.

 

[slave]

Good thing they removed it. What kind of security nightmare is that? Android can reply from the notification shade. The phone has to already be unlocked though.

 

[Richard Servello]

but how hard would it be to allow you to use your fingerprint to send the message and leave your phone locked?

 

[dsignori]

Good thing they removed it. What kind of security nightmare is that? Android can reply from the notification shade. The phone has to already be unlocked though.

I don't agree. It should be an option, like everything else. Look at it this way. If I can choose to have my entire phone (all aps) unlocked in Android, IMO I should be able to leave 1 app unlocked (from the lock screen) if I want. Android now allows content to show on a locked lock screen, allowing replies - with a user opt-in - should be an option IMO.

 

[chanchan05]

I think you can have a workaround by using Chat Head apps (apps that put a chat head on everything) like Notifly, DirectReply, QuickReply, nBubble, etc.

 

[jredecop82]

So I'm guessing it's still the same? Man that sucks. An option would be perfect. I found a tutorial online for Samsung devices and adb to allow it, but it doesn't work.

 

[jredecop82]

I think you can have a workaround by using Chat Head apps (apps that put a chat head on everything) like Notifly, DirectReply, QuickReply, nBubble, etc.

Thanks!