How to migrate to AndroidX support library
AndroidX is the latest Android support library package and is an improved version of older support libraries. Android Studio seamlessly supports migration of Android code with support library to …
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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 …
Android how to communicate between Activity and Fragment
Often we need to communicate between Activity and Fragments. Fragment to Activity communication is done through interfaces. In order to create a communication flow between Fragment and Activity you …
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 …
Using Firebase Cloud Messaging with Android
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is a free service offered by Google to send and receive cross platform messages. One of the primary example of FCM is Android application exchanging …
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 How to get App package name How to get Android OS Version Name and Code How to get device …
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 …