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Boot Complete Broadcast not Working

I am trying to start an activity when am restart my phone then its open app or show me toast when booting is complete
class MyReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if (intent.getAction().equalsIgnoreCase(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED)) {
Intent serviceIntent = new Intent(context, MyIntentService.class);
context.startService(serviceIntent);
}
}
}
this is my Broadcaste receiver Code
class MyIntentService extends Service {
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
Toast.makeText(this, "Service Started", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
// do something when the service is created
}
}
This is my service Code.
Manifest
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"></uses-permission>
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:supportsRtl="true"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme">
<receiver
android:name=".MyReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="false">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
<service android:name=".MyIntentService"></service>
<activity
android:name=".MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme.NoActionBar">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
am trying lots of diffrent code but no one work for me so can anyone help me to correct this code

Your BroadcastReceiver will never get called because you have this in the manifest entry for it:
android:exported="false"
Remove that.
NOTE: You also need to make sure that your app is started at least once manually after installing it on the phone. Otherwise your BroadcastReceiver will NOT get the BOOT_COMPLETE Intent.
NOTE: Also, using Toast as a debugging aid isn't a very good idea. You should write messages to the logcat and use that to determine if your Service is getting started, etc. Toast is not reliable as a debugging tool.

Add this in BroadcastReceiver class
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if ("android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED".equals(intent.getAction())) {
Intent pushIntent = new Intent(context, SyncData.class);
context.startService(pushIntent);
Log.e("BroadCast Received", "ON BOOT COMPLETE");
}
}
and remove this two lines android:enabled="true"
android:exported="false"

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" />

Android Custom Launcher startActivity() blocks BOOT_COMPLETED intent

I am currently working on a custom ROM (based on CyanogenMod 11.0), which aims to implement a custom "Kiosk Mode". To do this, I have three components in one application (with system privileges): The service, which handles modifications to the status/navigationbar and disables the power key. The receiver, which only starts the service after the BOOT_COMPLETED signal is received. The HomeIntentWrapper works as the launcher, and only starts one custom activity.
The problem I am currently facing is that the startActivity(...) command in the HomeIntentWrapper somehow blocks the system from booting any further, and the BOOT_COMPLETED intent is never sent.
I verifed this with the adb shell dumpsys activity command, which tells me:
mStartedUsers:
User #0: mState=BOOTING
It also does not show the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast ever sent.
Now, if the user presses the Home-Button, the BOOT_COMPLETED intent is sent, and the mState switches to RUNNING.
If I do not start an activity in the HomeIntentWrapper, the intent is sent. What am I doing wrong here?
AndroidManifest.xml:
<manifest coreApp="true">
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<application android:allowBackup="true"
android:persistent="true" >
<service android:name="Service"
android:process=":service" >
</intent-filter>
</service>
<receiver android:name="Receiver"
android:process=":receiver" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
<activity android:name="HomeIntentWrapper"
android:process=":launcher" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
</manifest>
Receiver:
public class Receiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
context.startService(new Intent(context, Service.class));
}
}
HomeIntentWrapper:
public class HomeIntentWrapper extends Activity {
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
startApp();
}
#Override
protected void onResume() {
super.onResume();
startApp();
}
private void startApp() {
SharedPreferences sharedPrefs = getSharedPreferences(getString(R.string.settings_file), Context.MODE_MULTI_PROCESS);
String customAppIntentString = sharedPrefs.getString(getString(R.string.settings_custom_intent), "");
if(customAppIntentString.equals("") == false) {
try {
Intent intent = Intent.getIntent(customAppIntentString);
intent.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
startActivity(intent);
} catch(java.net.URISyntaxException e) {
// Intentionally
}
}
}
}

Root cause: finishBooting() is not called because Home Activity is not on top of stack.
http://androidxref.com/4.4.4_r1/xref/frameworks/base/services/java/com/android/server/am/ActivityStackSupervisor.java
Line: 1811
Line: 1883-1886
Line: 1934-1940
Solution:
Do not call start Activity Until Boot_Completed is received.

Unable to start service Intent: not found

I've the same issue described here but i can't understand whats wrong.
My issue is: Unable to start service Intent { act=.connections.MoodyService } U=0: not found
EDIT
I've changed my package from connections to service in the source code, sorry for the confusion
My manifest.xml
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.example.moody"
android:installLocation="auto"
android:versionCode="0"
android:versionName="0.6.7 alpha" >
<uses-sdk
android:maxSdkVersion="18"
android:minSdkVersion="14"
android:targetSdkVersion="17" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:allowClearUserData="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name="activities.MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="activities.Menu_esq"
android:label="#string/title_activity_menu_esq" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="activities.BaseActivity"
android:label="#string/title_activity_base" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="activities.MainView"
android:label="#string/title_activity_main_view" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="activities.LoginActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:noHistory="true"
android:windowSoftInputMode="adjustResize|stateVisible" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<activity
android:name="com.example.moody.LeftActivity"
android:label="#string/title_activity_left" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="com.example.moody.RightActivity"
android:label="#string/title_activity_right" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="activities.UserDetailsActivity"
android:label="#string/title_activity_user_details" >
</activity>
<activity
android:name="fragments.TopicsPreview"
android:label="#string/title_activity_copy_of_topics_preview" >
</activity>
<activity android:name="activities.Loading" >
</activity>
<service
android:name=".service.MoodyService"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/moody_service" >
</service>
</application>
service is the package and MoodyService is the class name
My service class
public class MoodyService extends Service {
public MoodyService() {
// TODO Auto-generated constructor stub
}
private boolean isRunning = false;
Object getContent;
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
super.onStartCommand(intent, flags, startId);
// Announcement about starting
Toast.makeText(this, "Starting the Demo Service", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT)
.show();
// Start a Background thread
isRunning = true;
Thread backgroundThread = new Thread(new BackgroundThread());
backgroundThread.start();
// We want this service to continue running until it is explicitly
// stopped, so return sticky.
return START_STICKY;
}
#Override
public void onDestroy() {
super.onDestroy();
// Stop the Background thread
isRunning = false;
// Announcement about stopping
Toast.makeText(this, "Stopping the Demo Service", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT)
.show();
}
private class BackgroundThread implements Runnable {
int counter = 0;
public void run() {
try {
counter = 0;
while (isRunning) {
System.out.println("" + counter++);
new Contents().getAll(getResources(),
getApplicationContext());
Thread.currentThread().sleep(5000);
}
System.out.println("Background Thread is finished.........");
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
}
And in my main Intent.
Intent start = new Intent(".service.MoodyService");
this.startService(start);
and also tried
Intent intent = new Intent(this, MoodyService.class);
this.startService(intent);
and tried with the full path
<service
android:name="com.example.moody.service.MoodyService"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/moody_service" >

Solved
I deleted the period in the beginning of the package name in the manifest and it worked, in another words:
This doesn't work:
.yourPackage.YourClass
But this does work:
yourPackage.YourClass
And in the main:
Intent intent = new Intent(this, MoodyService.class);
this.startService(intent);
But it goes against what is written in the documentation:
android:name The name of the Service subclass that implements the service. This should be a fully qualified class name (such as,
"com.example.project.RoomService"). However, as a shorthand, if the
first character of the name is a period (for example, ".RoomService"),
it is appended to the package name specified in the
element. Once you publish your application, you should not change this
name (unless you've set android:exported="false").
There is no default. The name must be specified.

The service must be also be included in the Manifest:
<service android:name="com.x.x.serviceclass"></service>

Make sure you have declared your service in the manifest file.
<service
android:name=".MyService"
android:enabled="true" >
</service>
and try writing getApplicationContext() instead of "this" keyword
startService(new Intent(getApplicationContext(), MoodyService.class));

I don't know why you are using that package-like name for your service name, but why don't you use class name for starting the service?
Intent intent = new Intent(context, YourService.class);
context.startService(intent);

I think in manifest package name for service is wrong as you said your package name is connections so it should be like this
android:name ="connections.MoodyService"
or
android:name="com.example.moody.connections.MoodyService"
to invoke service do
Intent intent = new Intent(this, MoodyService.class);
this.startService(intent);

my service is in "service" package and my manifest service enrty like this;
<service
android:name="service.TimerService"
android:exported="false" >
</service>

Did you create an empty constructor in the service?
If not, try that.
Also uncertain if you can use the Intent like that. You could try the 'new Inten(this, MoodyService.class)' construction.

Did you try to use the android:name that you specified in the Manifest?
Android Manifest:
<service
android:enabled="true"
android:name="UploadService" />
The call would be sth like this:
Intent intent = new Intent("UploadService");

Give a Call to BroadCast Reciever Through An Activity

I am a newbie to Android development. I am trying to invent a broadcast receiver from my activity.
public class MyReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver{
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Toast.makeText(context,"ABC", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
Bundle extras = intent.getExtras();
String[] parameters= (String[])intent.getSerializableExtra("parameters");
}
}
my activity is
public class MyActivity extends Activity {
public static String BROADCAST_ACTION="com.kiosk.cbal.CALL_RECEIVER";
/**
* #see android.app.Activity#onCreate(Bundle)
*/
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
String parameters = "safdsam,fdsa,fdsa,fdsa,fdsa";
String[] parameters =abc.split(",");
Intent i = new Intent("com.package.MyReceiver");
i.putExtra("parameters", parameters);
sendBroadcast(i);
}
}
My Manifest file is
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<manifest android:versionCode="1" android:versionName="1.0"
package="com.package" xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="7"/>
<application android:icon="#drawable/icon" android:label="#string/app_name">
<activity android:label="#string/app_name" android:name="MyActivity">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER"/>
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver android:name="MyReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="com.kiosk.cbal.CALL_RECEIVER"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BATTERY_STATS"/>
</manifest>
Now how I'll Be able to give a call to broadcast receiver through an activity?

Remove the space from the action name. Use the name when you create the Intent.

Update: The code above still has Intent i = new Intent("com.package.MyReceiver");. It should be Intent i = new Intent("com.kiosk.cbal.CALL_RECEIVER");
Meanwhile, in your manifest the receiver name is specified as <receiver android:name="MyReceiver">. note that android:name must be either a fully qualified class name, or a name relative to the package name. The way PackageManager distinguishes the two is by the presence of a . at the beginning of the name. Thus, with your declaration, PackageManager is most likely attempting to instantiate MyReceiver' instead ofcom.package.MyReceiver`.
In any case, you should check the Android log file for details on what's going wrong with the intent you're broadcasting.
The string that you pass to the Intent constructor must be the same as the string specified for the action element for your receiver in the manifest. You are constructing the Intent with your receiver class name, but your receiver is declared to listen to the VIEW intent instead.