Can not catch the custom intent in android? - android

I have a activity and one button make shortcut + custom intent with my action inside. After I'm click the button, it's work well, a shortcut already on homescreen. Then I click shortcut, main activity can not catch the intent in my receiver class. Where am I wrong?
Main Activity
I have rigister Reciever in onCreate(), with intent filter.
registerReceiver(new MyReceiver(), new IntentFilter("nhq.intent.flashlight"));
This is my Reciever class inside MainActivity
public class MyReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_OFF)) {
Log.v("$$$$$$", "In Method: ACTION_SCREEN_OFF");
// onPause() will be called.
} else if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_ON)) {
Log.v("$$$$$$", "In Method: ACTION_SCREEN_ON");
} else if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_USER_PRESENT)) {
Log.v("$$$$$$", "In Method: ACTION_USER_PRESENT");
// Handle resuming events
}
}
}
When I click the button make shortcut I run the function
private void makeShortcut() {
Intent shortcutIntent = new Intent(getApplicationContext(), MainActivity.class);
shortcutIntent.setAction("nhq.intent.flashlight");
Intent addIntent = new Intent();
addIntent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_SHORTCUT_INTENT, shortcutIntent);
addIntent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_SHORTCUT_NAME,"Flash Light");
addIntent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_SHORTCUT_ICON_RESOURCE, Intent.ShortcutIconResource.fromContext(getApplicationContext(),R.drawable.ic_launcher));
addIntent.setAction("com.android.launcher.action.INSTALL_SHORTCUT");
getApplicationContext().sendBroadcast(addIntent);
//finish();
}
I also defined reciever in manifest file.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="nhq.fashlight"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="8"
android:targetSdkVersion="21" />
<!-- Camera Requirement -->
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT" />
<!-- Camera Permissions -->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
<!-- Features -->
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera.flash" />
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera.autofocus" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name="nhq.fashlight.MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:launchMode="singleTask" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.CREATE_SHORTCUT" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver android:name="nhq.fashlight.MainActivity$MyReceiver" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="nhq.intent.flashlight" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
</manifest>

I've re-read the question (sorry) and it seems you have a typo in your package names:
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="nhq.fashlight"
shortcutIntent.setAction("nhq.intent.flashlight");
That maybe why the shortcut doesn't work.

i think that need addAction for ACTION_SCREEN_OFF, ON, PRESENT.
like this
IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_ON);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_OFF);
also add ACTION_SCREEN_ON,ACTION_USER_PRESENT filter.addAction too.
then receive intent action
if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_OFF)) {
Log.v("$$$$$$", "In Method: ACTION_SCREEN_OFF");
// onPause() will be called.
}

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Android Intent action.MEDIA_SCANNER_FINISHED broadcast

In my application I am trying to receive broadcast Media_Scanner_Finished. But the receiver is not getting called.
Here is my code-
'<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>'
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="objectdistance.ankeshkjaisansaria.ram.sita.MyApp">
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL"/>
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:supportsRtl="true"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme">
<activity android:name=".MainActivity">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver
android:name="objectdistance.ankeshkjaisansaria.ram.sita.myApp.broadcastreceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_FINISHED"/>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_STARTED"/>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_STARTED"/>
<data android:scheme="file" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
</manifest>
In my Broadcast receiver class:-
public class broadcastreceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
BroadcastReceiver mMediaScannerReceiver;
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i("INFO", "Enter BroadcastReceiver");
}
}
I think the issue is relating to permission required in manifest file to get access to Media_Scanner broadcast.
One more thing I would like to clear is that :- Does Media_Scanner_Started gets called when content provider Media Image database gets updated ?
Add the receiver in code rather than in the manifest:
final IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter();
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_MEDIA_SCANNER_STARTED);
filter.addDataScheme("file");
scannerStartedReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {
#Override
public void onReceive(final Context context, final Intent intent) {
}
}

Autostart app immediately after the boot

I want to start my application when phone startup
I just follow tutorial from here but it doesn't work in my device. Please see my method:
package net.londatiga.android;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
public class MyBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Intent startServiceIntent = new Intent(context, ExampleActivity.class);
context.startService(startServiceIntent);
}
}
And this is my manifest
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="net.londatiga.android"
android:versionCode="2" android:versionName="1.01">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="7"
android:targetSdkVersion="15"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<application android:icon="#drawable/icon" android:label="#string/app_name">
<receiver android:name="net.londatiga.android.MyBroadcastReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter android:priority="1000">
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
<activity android:name=".ExampleActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
</manifest>
Where is my mistake please?
Instead of:
context.startService(startServiceIntent);
Use:
context.startActivity(startServiceIntent);
You don't have any Service, You need to open activity.
Intent startServiceIntent = new Intent(context, ExampleActivity.class);
context.startActivity(startServiceIntent);
Create a class name it as AfterBootActivity:
public class AfterBootActivity extends Activity {
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.main);
}}
Now, Create a new class named as Autostart.java which extends a BroadcastReceiver:
public class Autostart extends BroadcastReceiver {
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent arg1) {
Intent intent = new Intent(context, StarterService.class);
context.startService(intent);
}}
In the Manifest file add this class as a receiver. This class will listen to the Broadcast call the Android OS sends after the boot sequence has finished i.e. after the phone started up.
Now Create a class named as StarterService.java which will extend Service:
public class StarterService extends Service {
private static final String TAG = "MyService";
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
public void onDestroy() {
Toast.makeText(this, "Service stopped", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
Log.d(TAG, "onDestroy");
}
/**
* The below started service opens the Activity.
*/
public void onStart(Intent intent, int startid) {
Intent intents = new Intent(getBaseContext(), AfterBootActivity.class);
intents.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
startActivity(intents);
Toast.makeText(this, "Service started", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
Log.d(TAG, "onStart");
}}
When the class Autostart receives the BOOT_COMPLETED Broadcast from Android OS it will start the StarterService which then starts the Android Activity “AfterBootActivity” i.e our main class. We can play any audio/video or anything in it.
Change your Manifest.xml as below:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="on.boot.completed"
android:installLocation="internalOnly"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="7"
android:targetSdkVersion="18" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<application
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<activity
android:name="on.boot.completed.AfterBootActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#android:style/Theme.Black.NoTitleBar.Fullscreen" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver android:name="on.boot.completed.Autostart" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWERON" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
<service
android:name="on.boot.completed.StarterService"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true" />
</application>
</manifest>
Also Remember to install it in internal memory because if the app installed on the SD Card then autostart will not work! That’s why it’s important that we add in manifest.
android:installLocation="internalOnly"
That’s all run your app.
After it has been started turn off your phone and turn it back on and the app would start automatically after the device has booted up.

How to call an activity before screen lock is shown?

I want to start an activity even before screen lock after rebooting. here is my code
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name="com.example.bootservicestartup.MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver android:name=".BootUpReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
public class BootUpReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#SuppressLint("InlinedApi")
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Intent i = new Intent(context, MainActivity.class);
i.addFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SHOW_WHEN_LOCKED);
i.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
context.startActivity(i);
}
what the code does is when the phone is rebooted, an activity will be shown. that works. but I also want the activity to be shown even before showing the screen lock.
Hope this helps you if you did it as a service;
You need the following in your AndroidManifest.xml file:
1) In your element:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
2) In your element (be sure to use a fully-qualified [or relative] class name for your BroadcastReceiver):
<receiver android:name="com.example.MyBroadcastReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
(you don't need the android:enabled, exported, etc., attributes... the Android defaults are correct)
In MyBroadcastReceiver.java:
package com.example;
public class MyBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Intent startServiceIntent = new Intent(context, MyService.class);
context.startService(startServiceIntent);
}
}

How to get action that android application is trying removed/uninstalled from device

When user want to uninstall app from android device, I want user uninstall button click event for that application.
I am getting event of application is removed from device, but I want to show pop-up before application is removed. I am trying to achieve same like doing in 'App Lock' application.
Here is my code to get application removed event through broadcast receiver. But I am totally blank about uninstall button click or before pop-up click. Please guide me in right direction.
Thanks in advance.
public class MainActivity extends Activity {
CustomBroadcastReceiver mApplicationsReceiver;
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
mApplicationsReceiver=new CustomBroadcastReceiver();
IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_ADDED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_REMOVED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_CHANGED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_ADDED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_REPLACED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_RESTARTED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_VERIFIED);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_INSTALL);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_FIRST_LAUNCH);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_DELETE);
filter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_DEFAULT);
filter.addDataScheme("package");
registerReceiver(mApplicationsReceiver, filter);
}
}
public class CustomBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
/**
* This method captures the event when a package has been removed
*/
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent)
{
System.out.println("Hello from CustomBroadcastReceiver");
if (intent != null) {
String action = intent.getAction();
System.out.println("L1123 : "+action);
if (action.equals(intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_REMOVED)) {
//Log the event capture in the log file ...
System.out.println("The package has been removed");
}
}
}
}
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.bits.uninstallappdemo"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="8"
android:targetSdkVersion="17" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REMOVED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_ADDED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_CHANGED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_INSTALL" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REPLACED" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name=".MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<!-- <receiver android:name=".CustomBroadcastReceiver" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_REMOVED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_ADDED" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_ADDED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_INSTALL" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_REMOVED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_REPLACED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver> -->
</application>
</manifest>
Please try to get the top activity in the task via ActivityManager, and check if it is the uninstall activity.
Core code:
ComponentName topActivity = mActivityManager.getRunningTasks(1).get(0).topActivity;
String packageName = topActivity.getPackageName();
String className = topActivity.getClassName();
Log.v(TAG, "packageName" + packageName);
Log.v(TAG, "className" + className);
if ("com.android.packageinstaller".equals(packageName)
&& "com.android.packageinstaller.UninstallerActivity".equals(className)) {
//Do anything you want here
}
The following permissions which you are using are granted to system apps only. Make sure you have rooted device to allow such permissions.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REMOVED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES" />

How to launch an Android app without "android.intent.category.LAUNCHER"

I want to know how to launch an Android app without:
android.intent.category.LAUNCHER
Here is my AndroidManifest.xml:
<intent-filter>
<action android:name = "android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name = "android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
If removing line 3, the app will not be in the launcher. The question is: where and how can I launch this app in other way?
You'll need to use a BroadcastReceiver.
public class SafetyReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
ActivityManager as = (ActivityManager) context
.getSystemService(Activity.ACTIVITY_SERVICE);
if (IsNavigationRunning(as)) {
Intent i = new Intent(context, VoiceActivity.class);
i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
context.startActivity(i);
}
}
}
Manifest:
<application
android:icon="#drawable/fot"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<activity
android:name="com.Safety.VoiceActivity"
android:launchMode="singleTop"
android:theme="#style/Theme.CompletelyTransparentWindow" >
</activity>
<receiver
android:name="com.Safety.SafetyReceiver"
android:process=":goodprocess" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
This is an example that starts when a text is received.
This would be better if you want to launch a custom activity, for example on a button press:
Button btn = (Button)findViewById(R.id.xBtn);
btn.setOnClickListener(new OnClickListener() {
#Override
public void onClick(View v)
{
Intent intent = new Intent("it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer");
intent.setComponent(ComponentName
.unflattenFromString("it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer/it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer.MainActivity"));
intent.addCategory("android.intent.category.LAUNCHER");
startActivity(intent);
}
});
And this is the manifest associated with your custom activity:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="8"
android:targetSdkVersion="17" />
<uses-feature android:glEsVersion="0x00020000" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer.MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
</manifest>
Where
Intent intent = new Intent("it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer");
corresponds to the line
<action android:name="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer" />
And
intent.setComponent(ComponentName
.unflattenFromString("it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer/it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer.MainActivity"))
corresponds to the 2 lines
package="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer" the part before /
android:name="it.prassel.vimsmediaplayer.MainActivity" the part after /
Your custom activity will not appear neither in the Menu nor in the Recent Apps, it will be completely anonymous. Pay attention, if you wish to be the only one who can acced to your app, to give the intent-filter a meaningful name
I want to know how to launch an Android app without: android.intent.category.LAUNCHER
In Android, an Activity should be started by an Intent. Intents can start an Activity with startActivity(Intent myIntent), example:
Intent myIntent= new Intent(context, target_class.class);
myIntent.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
context.startActivity(myIntent);
You must replace "myIntent", "context" (usually a "this") and the "target_class" with your variables, in order for this to work.
So, whenever you need your activity, call the Intent, ans the OS will resolve for the Activity
you can specify in your class.
For example on clicking of a button you want to go to some activity. so just write this code:
Button btn = (Button)findViewById(R.id.xBtn);
btn.setOnClickListener(new OnClickListener() {
public void onClick(View v) {
Intent intnt = new Intent();
intnt.setAction(android.intent.action.MAIN);
intnt.setCategory(android.intent.category.LAUNCHER);
startActivity(intnt);
}
});

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