LG G4 "ICE" emergency contacts? - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Prior to getting my G4, I was using a Samsung GS4. With the GS4, you could add trusted contacts to an "ICE" group (ICE= In Case of Emergency) and they would show up in the emergency dialer even when the phone was locked.
Is there an easy way to do this with the LG G4? I have done some research, but every supposed solution seems to involve changing the stock lock screen.
Is this not not possible with Lollipop on the G4?
Thanks,
-m0j0
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m0j0 said:
Prior to getting my G4, I was using a Samsung GS4. With the GS4, you could add trusted contacts to an "ICE" group (ICE= In Case of Emergency) and they would show up in the emergency dialer even when the phone was locked.
Is there an easy way to do this with the LG G4? I have done some research, but every supposed solution seems to involve changing the stock lock screen.
Is this not not possible with Lollipop on the G4?
Thanks,
-m0j0
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
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It's built into the phone already at least on my Verizon LG G4.
If you go display in settings click on 'Contact info for lost phone'
Once you have put in the alternate phone number it will show up under your carrier name on the Lock Screen.
Definitely worth it just in case someone decides to return your lost device.
.: Sent from an optimized 'ANDROID til I die' device :.

legend221 said:
It's built into the phone already at least on my Verizon LG G4.
If you go display in settings click on 'Contact info for lost phone'
Once you have put in the alternate phone number it will show up under your carrier name on the Lock Screen.
Definitely worth it just in case someone decides to return your lost device.
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I think you're confusing "lost phone" with "emergency contact." I'm aware of the "lost phone information" feature. I already have that configured with my name and email address. If I lose my phone and it's found by an honest person, they can email me to coordinate returning it to me.
What I'm referring to is the ability to have emergency contacts in the lock screen dialer in the event of an emergency where I'm seriously injured, unconscious, or dead. With the Samsung GS4, it was easy: just add the contacts to an "ICE" group, and they appeared on the emergency dialer screen. I am looking for similar functionality for the LG G4.
Here's what I'm referring to: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/50573/ice-emergency-contacts-on-emergency-dialer-screen
Thanks
-m0j0

Gotcha, for that I wouldn't have an idea sorry
..Sent from an impeccable LG G4 on Verizon..

Hi, click the Emergency Call button on the lock screen. If you have added contacts to the ICE- Emergency Contacts group, they will show up there, along with the Emergency Dialer button.

Hi m0j0 ,
Do you found the solution for this problem. I also use LG G4 but can't find any where to add contact to ICE.
About the solution by changing the stock lock screen, can you show me a guide for that solution.
Thanks.

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gibbo82 said:
Can someone tell me how I can do this on my LG G3? ?
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hold down the number and tap call reject that should do it and the same on text
jaythenut said:
hold down the number and tap call reject that should do it and the same on text
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Found it. Register as spam. Cheers
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Just got my lg g3 yesterday and having issues getting this to work. Coming from and old htc it was easy as going into the contact and hitting block.
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There are call blocking apps, and an Xposed module which allow you to block SMS, if you are rooted.
RudeYute said:
There are call blocking apps, and an Xposed module which allow you to block SMS, if you are rooted.
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I would rather not root my phone just yet. I may go in and look at the htc m8 and see if they offer this feature still.
When in call logs hold the number and u will get options, choose reject call..
Call Filter doesn't require root. I have used it for over a year on multiple phones blocks calls and I believe texts but I don't need to block texts so haven't tried.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.telemarks.CallFilter2
H_Mark said:
Does this work from any screen other than call logs? I'd like to block some numbers on my old spam list _before_ they call me for the first time on this phone.
Sent from my LG G3
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No, I learned this the hard way, it only works from the call logs screen .
SamStone said:
No, I learned this the hard way, it only works from the call logs screen .
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Go into the dialer hit the menu key and there will be a call reject tab. You can do it from there.
not working for me
I used to be able to long press on a number from my recent call list and add it to a reject call list (this was on my Samsung Galaxy S3) .... on my LG G3 I don't get that option ... only "view", "edit" "copy" "clear" and "clear logs". What am I doing wrong?

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Hello,
I am a recent owner of the LG G3 and I have already had some annoyances with this phone. Most of them are not big enough to take the pleasure out of using it, but one of them is getting in my normal day-to-day operations which are the basic for any phone - CALLING.
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Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Free mobile app
Good to know that I am not the only one experiencing this issue!
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I flashed skydragon on my T-mobile Lg G3... i LOVE IT.
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Im not sure what you mean by lg calling feature. When i search for a business it will give the option to call, directions or website. And when i click call it takes me to the dialer and i have to press the call button. What did your nexus 5 do?
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Sorry,
I was talking about the google launcher... specifically i was looking for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g3/themes-apps/google-dialer-t2824937
I tried this and it worked!!!!! SO SWEET!!!!!!
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Ohhhhh ive never seen that, pretty cool

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