How to use DialogFragments instead of AlertDialogs in Android
In this post we will be discussing the use of DialogFragments in Android. We will see how to migrate away from Dialogs. Google recommends DialogFragment to be used instead …
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How to use Accessibility Service in Android
Accessibility Service is used to assist users with disabilities. Accessibility services are background services which is invoked by the system on receiving specific input in the form of AccessibilityEventInfo. …
How to track real time location in Android with Google Maps
Realtime location tracking is the backbone of all delivery and tracking apps in the market. For example tracking your food on your favourite delivery app or tracking your cab …
How to get user location in Android
Android Play Services SDK offers Location API that is used to get gps location. Location updates is one of the most crucial feature of Android apps. We have seen …
SQLite Database with ContentProvider in Android
ContentProvider is one of the main component of Android Application. Content Providers are the wrappers to expose data stored locally or remotely. ContentProviders are written like REST like URIs …
Android – How to read & share file from assets folder
In most of the applications there is a need to include files like database, files, audio, images in apk. This can be achieved by saving files either inside assets …
Android how to get important information programatically
How to get Android App Version Name and Code private void getAppVersionNameAndCode(){ PackageManager pManager = getPackageManager(); try { PackageInfo pInfo = pManager.getPackageInfo(getPackageName(), 0); mAppVersionName = pInfo.versionName; if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= …
Android AutoComplete Places SDK Example
Google’s AutoComplete service is provided by Places SDK. AutoComplete api is used to auto populate places in response to the user search input. AutoComplete api suggests addresses, location, businesses …
Android SafetyNet ReCaptcha Integration and Verification
SafetyNet reCaptcha is used to protect your app, forms, website from spams and malicious traffic. reCAPTCHA provides a mechanism to safeguard from spam like bots or from misuse of …
How to get apk file in Android device programatically
In this tutorial we will see how to save and share installed APK from the device. In this post we will see how we can copy or share apk …