How to show dialog even if the screen is locked?

Question

I have implemented the push notification using GCM and when i receive the notification i want to show in a dialog for which i have created a custom dialog.

Now, i w

Answer 1

You should use the KeyGuardManager to unlock the device automatically and then acquire your Wake Lock.

KeyguardManager kgm = (KeyguardManager)getSystemService(Context.KEYGUARD_SERVICE);
boolean isKeyguardUp = kgm.inKeyguardRestrictedInputMode();
KeyguardLock kgl = kgm.newKeyguardLock("Your Activity/Service name");

if(isKeyguardUp){
kgl.disableKeyguard();
isKeyguardUp = false;
}

wl.acquire(); //use your wake lock once keyguard is down.

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