access app on locked screen

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Created Aug ’15

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Hi,

I am developing an app which can be used in case of emergency. I want my app to be available on locked screen too. How can i do that?

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Answer 1

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Aug ’15

There's no way to put a normal app on the lock screen. One option is to create a Today extension, which the user can add to their Today view, which is optionally available when the device is locked.

See App Extension Programming Guide for more.

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Answer 2

Sakina OP

Dec ’15

wwhat about if I wanted to add fields to the medical alert interphase on the lock screen.