A method and system of enabling auxiliary functions in a mobile device operable in a wireless network. A first data processor is configured to be operable with a mobile device application, and a second data processor is required for operation with the wireless network. An auxiliary function is configured to interface only with one of the processors. A data communication channel provided between the processors conveys data received by or sent from the mobile device through the wireless network. A message sent by one of the processors to the other through the data communication channel to enable the auxiliary function of the mobile device for the processor with which the auxiliary function is not interfaced.