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Implicit Broadcast Reciever isn't calling

I searched the web for alot of time and I don't understand why my custom broadcast
isn't working.
<receiver
android:name=".myservice.MyReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED"/>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.SCREEN_OFF" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
I don't it not recieve when I reconnet and disconnect the charger.
I did this for making thing simpale
public class MyReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver
{
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent)
{
Toast.makeText(context,"Battery", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
Log.i("Recive", "Yes");
}
}

From docs:
ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED
Broadcast Action: This is a sticky broadcast containing the charging state, level, and other information about the battery. See BatteryManager for documentation on the contents of the Intent.
You cannot receive this through components declared in manifests, only by explicitly registering for it with Context.registerReceiver(). See ACTION_BATTERY_LOW, ACTION_BATTERY_OKAY, ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED, and ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED for distinct battery-related broadcasts that are sent and can be received through manifest receivers
So, you cannot use this BroadcastReceiver decalred in Manifest, only registering explicitly from your context.
Also, your power connection BroadcastReceiver seems correct. Try to separate it into another BroadcastReceiver, maybe action ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED is interfering with other actions.
This is my declared BroadcastReceiver which I use and it's working in my app.
<receiver android:name=".PowerConnectionBroadcastReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED"/>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
PowerConnectionBroadcastReceiver
public class PowerConnectionBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
private static final String TAG = "PowerRcvr";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
String action = intent.getAction();
if (action.equals(Intent.ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED)) {
Log.d(TAG, "Device is charging");
} else if (action.equals(Intent.ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED)) {
Log.d(TAG, "Device is NOT charging");
} else {
Log.d(TAG, "Unable to check if device is charging or not");
}
}
}
NOTE: This code is working on Android 8 with targetSdkVersion 25 or lower.
In targetSdkVersion 26 or higher most of BroadcastReceivers doesn't work through Manifest due to background limitations. Here are documentation (thanks to Pawel) about that. So your IntentFilters wont work. To keep it working you can download your targetSdkVersion to 25 or lower.

Android: How to detect if a broadcaster application is deleted?

I have 2 applications. One of them is doing broadcast custom strings continously and the other one is receiving. I have to be notified and delete some datas in the reciever application when the broadcaster application is deleted. Is there a method like onDelete() or something like that? How can I do this?

Yeah! There's an intent called ACTION_PACKAGE_REMOVED that you can listen for.
Add this inside <application> in your manifest: (don't forget to change the package name)
<receiver android:name="com.arjnklc.receiverapp.UninstallReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_REMOVED"/>
<data android:scheme="package" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Then you need to create the class mentioned above.
public class UninstallReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if(intent.getData().getSchemeSpecificPart() == "com.arjnklc.broadcasterapp")
cleanUpEverything();
}
}

Not exactly sure when you want to do but from what I understand, you want your second application to know when the first application is deleted?
If that's the case, do this:
In AndroidManifest.xml, you MUST have a new BroadcastReceiver because this receiver used a different data scheme:
<receiver
android:name=".PackageReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="false">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_ADDED" />
<data android:scheme="package" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Then your BroadcastReceiver:
public class PackageReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
String action = intent.getAction();
if (action.equals(Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_REMOVED)) {
Log.d(TAG, "ACTION_PACKAGE_REMOVED");
String data = intent.getData().toString();
// data string has the package name
// if that is your package name, your first app was uninstalled
}
}
}
Just make sure, it's a separate BroadcastReceiver. It can not be combined with any other Receiver or the other actions will stop working.
Hope this works.

Do something when a headset is plugged in when my app is running in the background. (if possible i want to do it with broadcast receivers)

I want to do something when a headset is plugged in when my app is running in the background. (if possible I want to do it with a broadcast receiver)
I tried the code below:
--ReceiveBroadcast--
package com.example.openmusiconheadsetconnect;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.widget.Toast;
public class ReceiveBroadcast extends BroadcastReceiver {
public ReceiveBroadcast() {
}
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Toast.makeText(context,"Received!",Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
}
}
--Manifest--
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.example.openmusiconheadsetconnect" >
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<receiver
android:name=".ReceiveBroadcast"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.HEADSET_PLUG" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
</manifest>
Thank you!

Your code is correct, but as far as I know, you cannot put the HEADSET_PLUG filter on the manifest.
Instead, create a receiver in its own class, and make it listen for USER_PRESENT (screen unlocked) or BOOT_COMPLETED in the manifest:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE"/>
<receiver android:name="classes.myReceiver" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
When triggered by such events, your receiver should start the service:
public class myReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context ctx, Intent intent) {
Intent service = new Intent(ctx, VoiceLaunchService.class);
if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_USER_PRESENT)||intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED)) {
ctx.startService(service);
}
if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_OFF)) {
ctx.stopService(service);
}
}
The service will now register the receiver that will be listening to the HEADSET_PLUG intent, in its onCreate method:
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
speechReconRx=new SpeechReconControlReceiver(this);//"this" will allow you to call service's methods from the receiver
registerReceiver(speechReconRx, new IntentFilter(Intent.HEADSET_PLUG));
}
It's is a hassle, but you'll need it if you don't want to use an activity.
It is google's fault for not letting us put PLUG receivers in the manifest! Finally make the Broadcast that will take action when the headset is plugged in.
public class SpeechReconControlReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context ctx, Intent intent) {
Log.e("joshcsr","HEADSET PLUGGED!");
if(intent.getStringExtra("command")!=null){
c=intent.getStringExtra("command");
}
//run some methods from the service
if (c.equals("resume")) {
sService.resume();
}
if (c.equals("pause")) {
sService.pause();
}
if (c.equals("stop")) {
sService.stop();
}
}
}
To wrap, up you will need:
*A receiver for the BOOT/Screen unlock events.
*A Service to hold everything that will run on the background and to register your headset listening broadcast.
*And a receiver for the headset Plug, that will take action and call methods hosted in the service.
I've did this yesterday, and it works from Jelly bean to Lollipop ...and perhaps even older versions. Cheers.

First you'll need permission to start app in background after boot is completed.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
and also specify this in your broadcast receiver,
<receiver android:name=".YourBroadcastReceiver" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWERON" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Then create a service that run your application in background, and inside the service use AudioManager.isWiredHeadsetOn() to check if the headset is plugged in. And if so, do the task you want.
while(AudioManager.isWiredHeadsetOn()){
//your task goes here
}
Also add the permission in manifest
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS" />

BOOT_COMPLETE and ACTION_SHUTDOWN never call the BroadcastReceiver

I want to catch ACTION_SHUTDOWN and BOOT_COMPLETE using BroadcastReceiver.
But it turns out both signals never trigger the BroadcastReceiver (I didn't see any log on logcat).
Here is my source code.
I give the permission on Manifest
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
and I try to register the BroadcastReceiver in both ways
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
{
registerReceiver(BootReceiver, new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED));
registerReceiver(ShutDownReceiver, new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_SHUTDOWN));
}
<receiver android:name=".BootReceiver"
android:permission="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWERON" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
and the source code for BootReceiver and ShutDownReceiver are as
private BroadcastReceiver BootReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver()
{
private String ACTION_BOOT = "android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if(intent.getAction().equals(ACTION_BOOT)){
//my stuff
Log.d("Power", "Boot Complete");
}
}
};
private BroadcastReceiver ShutDownReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver()
{
private String ACTION_SHUTDOWN = "android.intent.action.ACTION_SHUTDOWN";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if (intent.getAction().equals(ACTION_SHUTDOWN)) {
//my stuff
Log.d("Power", "Shutdown Complete");
}
}
};
also, I unregister both BoradcastReceiver in onDestroy
public void onDestroy()
{
unregisterReceiver(BootReceiver);
unregisterReceiver(ShutDownReceiver);
super.onDestroy();
}
Does anyone know what's wrong with my code?
Or anything I miss? Thank you.

I found out why it didn't work.
Since I use a HTC device, the broadcast messages are different from others.
Shut down event broadcasts "com.htc.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWEROFF"
Restart(reboot) event broadcasts "android.intent.action.ACTION_SHUTDOWN"
Power on event broadcasts "com.htc.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWERON"
In other device, when shutting down the device, it might broadcast "android.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWEROFF".

Chances are that your application is not yet added to the "BOOT_COMPLETED" possible receivers list, starting from Android 3.1, in order to get the "BOOT_COMPLETED" action, your application must have been started explicitly by the user, either showing an Activity or another Component, until then your application will not receive the broadcast you are expecting, is important to know that if you "Force Close" the application, it will be missing the broadcasts again, So, try to open an activity and then reboot your device, you will get it...
Hope this Helps!
Regards!

Try this.
<receiver
android:name="packagename.GPSReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:permission="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" >
<intent-filter android:priority="500" >
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>

BOOT_COMPLETED must be registered in the manifest. You cannot register for it via registerReceiver(), because by the time you call registerReceiver(), the boot will have long since occurred.
AFAIK the shutdown broadcast works with registerReceiver(), though in your case it will only be around when your process is running.

Android BroadcastReceiver on startup - keep running when Activity is in Background

I'm monitoring incoming SMSs.
My app is working perfectly with a BroadcastReceiver. However it is working from an Activity and would like to keep the BroadcastReceiver running all the time (and not just when my Activity is running).
How can I achieve this? I've looked through the lifecycle of the BroadcastReceiver but all that is mentioned in the documentation is that the lifecycle is limited to the onReceive method, not the lifecycle of keeping the BroadcastReceiver checking for incoming SMS.
How can I make this persistent?
Thanks

You need to define a receiver in manifest with action name android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED.
<!-- Start the Service if applicable on boot -->
<receiver android:name="com.prac.test.ServiceStarter">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Make sure also to include the completed boot permission.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
Use Service for this to make anything persist. And use receivers to receive Boot Up events to restart the service again if system boots..
Code for Starting Service on boot up. Make Service do your work of checking sms or whatever you want. You need to do your work in MyPersistingService define it your self.
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.util.Log;
public class ServiceStarter extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Intent i = new Intent("com.prac.test.MyPersistingService");
i.setClass(context, MyPersistingService.class);
context.startService(i);
}
}

Service or Boot Completed is not mandatory
In fact, you don't need to implement a Service or register to android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED
Some examples shows how to register/unregister a BroadcastReceiver when activity is created and destroyed. However, this is useful for intents that you expect only when app is opened (for internal communication between Service/Activity for example).
However, in case of a SMS, you want to listen to the intent all the time (and not only when you app is opened).
There's another way
You can create a class which extends BroadcastReceiver and register to desired intents via AndroidManifest.xml. This way, the BroadcastReceiver will be indepedent from your Activity (and will not depend from Activity's Life Cycle)
This way, your BroadcastReceiver will be notified automatically by Android as soon as an SMS arrive even if your app is closed.
AndroidManifest.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest>
...
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"/>
<application>
....
<receiver android:name=".MyCustomBroadcastReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
</manifest>
MyCustomBroadcastReceiver.java
public class MyCustomBroadcastReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if(intent != null) {
String action = intent.getAction();
if(action != null) {
if(action.equals("android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED")) {
// DO YOUR STUFF
} else if (action.equals("ANOTHER ACTION")) {
// DO ANOTHER STUFF
}
}
}
}
}
Notes
You can add others intent-filters to AndroidManifest and handle all of them in same BroadcastReceiver.
Start a Service only if you will perform a long task. You just need to display a notification or update some database, just use the code above.

Add Broadcast Reciever in manifest:
<receiver android:name=".BootReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Create Class BootReciever.java
public class BootReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if(intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED)){
// +++ Do Operation Here +++
}
}
}

Beside #Javanator answer I would like to include a case for Android version of (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) In my case this is working for Android SDK 29 (10)
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
context.startForegroundService(new Intent(context,FloatingWindow.class));
} else {
context.startService(new Intent(context, FloatingWindow.class));
}

use this code and also mention the broadcast in Manifest also:
public class BootService extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if(intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED)){
Toast.makeText(context, "Boot Completed", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
//write code here
}
}
}

I just want to mention that in case of some Chinese phone brands (e.g. MI), you need to go to Settings and give autostart permission to your app.
Otherwise the battery optimisation feature will kill your service in background and broadcast receiver will not work.
So you can redirect your user to Settings and ask them to give that permission.