Are you able to launch an app from hardware press in iOS?

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I'm saying that with the app not running (fresh boot, or stopped), is there a way for me to program it to start running after some hardware button combo-press? (ex. "Volume+" 3 times, "Home" 3 times.)

Second Part:

What about if the app had been run, but then put into the background, and the phone was locked; would a hardware button combo-press work to have the app do anything?

Essentially I'm exploring ways to discreetly communicate with an app via hardware buttons without requiring the User to view the screen. (ex. In the pocket)

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Phiat

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Are you able to launch an app from hardware press in iOS?