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service and manifest files

i wrote this code in android studio , it wont show me the toast message :
here is the manifest file :
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools">
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE"/>
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:dataExtractionRules="#xml/data_extraction_rules"
android:fullBackupContent="#xml/backup_rules"
android:icon="#mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:supportsRtl="true"
android:theme="#style/Theme.MyApplication"
tools:targetApi="31">
<activity
android:name=".MainActivity"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<receiver android:name=".BoradCastReciever"
android:exported="false">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.AIRPLANE_MODE"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
</manifest>
and here is the java code class reciever :
package com.mohapp.myapplication;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.widget.Toast;
public class BoradCastReciever extends BroadcastReceiver {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
boolean is_on = intent.getBooleanExtra("air", false);
if (is_on == true) {
Toast.makeText(context, "Air Plane mode is on", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
}else{
Toast.makeText(context, "Air Plane mode is false", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
}
}
}
i am using API 33 with Gradle version 7.5 and Embedd JDK(jdk 11)

In API 30 and plus , it uses the java code more than manifest file and xml files
use onStart and onStop method and add intent inside and use this.register(obj claa of reciever) and unregister on stop method

Keep connectivity broadcast receiver running after application is closed

When I need to use Internet connection and it is not posible I want to set a broadcast receiver which keeps working if the app is closed.
I am using a service for that, but that it is not working. It works fine when the app is on screen or paused but it stops working if I close it. I am not pretty sure if I should use other thing or if I am doing something wrong.
This is my code:
package com.example.ana.exampleapp;
import android.app.Service;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.content.SharedPreferences;
import android.os.IBinder;
import android.util.Log;
public class TestsService extends Service {
private static BroadcastReceiver networkChangeReceiver;
private static String TAG = "Service";
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0) {
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
Log.v(TAG, "Service created");
boolean keep = needTokeepWaiting()
if(!keep)
stopSelf();
}
#Override
public void onDestroy() {
if (networkChangeReceiver != null)
unregisterReceiver(networkChangeReceiver);
networkChangeReceiver = null;
Log.v(TAG, "Service destroyed");
}
private void registerNetworkChangeReceiver() {
networkChangeReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {
private String TAG = "NetworkReceiver";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
Log.v(TAG, "Connection changed received");
boolean keep = needTokeepWaiting()
if(!keep)
stopSelf();
}
};
IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter(android.net.ConnectivityManager.CONNECTIVITY_ACTION);
registerReceiver(networkChangeReceiver, filter);
}
}
And my manisfest:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.example.ana.exampleapp">
<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"
android:windowSoftInputMode="stateHidden">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<activity android:name=".RegisterActivity"></activity>
<activity android:name=".FinishRegisterActivity"></activity>
<activity android:name=".TestActivity"></activity>
<activity android:name=".InformationActivity"></activity>
<service android:name=".TestsService"></service>
</application>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
</manifest>
And in the TestActivity when it is necessary I do:
Intent service = new Intent(this, TestsService.class);
startService(service);
What I am doing is similar to what it is suggested here, but it doesn't work:
Keep broadcast receiver running after application is closed
I have also tried to do it without a service and registering in the manifest, but It didn't work neither:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.example.ana.exampleapp">
<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"
android:windowSoftInputMode="stateHidden">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<activity android:name=".RegisterActivity">
</activity>
<activity android:name=".FinishRegisterActivity" >
</activity>
<activity android:name=".TestActivity">
</activity>
<activity android:name=".InformationActivity" >
</activity>
<receiver android:name=".NetworkChangeReceiver"
android:enabled="false">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
</manifest>

I have just found the problem. There is a bug in Android 4.4.x which kills background services when closing the app. I was testing my app in Android 4.4.2. Here there is a detailed explanation:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/03/07/bug-watch-stopping-apps-on-android-4-4-2-can-silently-kill-related-background-services-a-fix-is-on-the-way/
So my code was right as I have tried in Android 4.2.2 and it works (I have tried overriding onStartCommand() so maybe that was needed).

If you don't want your service to stop when the app is closed, you should override onStartCommand() method doing something like this:
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
return START_REDELIVER_INTENT;
}
You can return START_STICKY or START_REDELIVER_INTENT, whatever works better for you

Android, Background service is not starting

I am implementing a simple application executing a background service, I am not able to start the service, following is my Manifest & Code, the service class is properly resolved ( reading resources ), inheriting from IntentService ( and implementing the req methods ) doesn't resolve the problem as-well...
Why does the Background service doesn't start?
any help will be appreciated.
Manifest:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.newcomp.vagent"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0"
android:permission="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="16"
android:targetSdkVersion="20" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<receiver android:name="com.newcomp.Infrastructure.BootStarter" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
<activity android:name=".MainActivity">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<service
android:name=".CaptureService"
android:exported="true"
android:process=":captureService" >
</service>
</application>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PROFILE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
</manifest>
Service code:
package com.newcomp.vagent;
import android.app.IntentService;
import android.app.Service;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.R.*;
import android.os.IBinder;
import java.io.IOException;
import fi.iki.elonen.NanoHTTPD;
public class CaptureService extends Service {
public CaptureService() {
//super("Capture Service");
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
return Service.START_NOT_STICKY;
}
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
}
}
Activity code:
package com.newcomp.vagent;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.Toast;
public class MainActivity extends Activity {
#Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
{
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
final String strSvcName = getResources().getString(R.string.startup_service);
//setContentView(R.layout.main);
Toast.makeText(getBaseContext(), String.format("Hello from '%s'", strSvcName), Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
Class cls = null;
try {
cls = getClassLoader().loadClass(strSvcName);
startService(new Intent(this, cls));// Starts the service
} catch (ClassNotFoundException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
//finish();
}
}

The problem was simple, the service was actually starting but since android:process=":captureService" was specified it was starting on a separate process, one that is not connected by the debugger, either specifcally connecting to the service process, OR, omitting android:process=":captureService" resolve the problem.

NoClassDefFoundError (unknown source) when starting new Activity

I'm trying to start an activity
`package com.kapzlock.mytestproject;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.os.Bundle;
public class Splash extends Activity{
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle SomeVar) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
super.onCreate(SomeVar);
setContentView(R.layout.splash);
Thread timer = new Thread(){
public void run(){
try{
sleep(5000);
}
catch(InterruptedException e){
e.printStackTrace();
}
finally{
Intent openStartingPoint = new Intent("com.kapzlock.mytestproject.MAINACTIVITY");
startActivity(openStartingPoint);
}
}
};
timer.start();
}
/**
* #param args
*/
public static void main(String[] args) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
}
}
`
The Manifest xml file looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.kapzlock.mytestproject"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="8"
android:targetSdkVersion="17" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#style/AppTheme" >
<activity
android:name=".Splash"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
<activity
android:name=".MainActivity"
android:label="#string/app_name" >
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="com.kapzlock.mytestproject.MAINACTIVITY" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
</manifest>
It compiles without problems, but when I run the Splash.class, I'm getting an Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: android/app/Activity Error. The package name is com.kapzlock.mytestproject and the class that I'm referencing to is MainActivity.class. Has anybody an idea where the mistake could be in?

Try this:
Go to Project/Properties/Java Build Path/Order and Export -- Make sure there's a check in front of Android Dependencies and the support library, if you use it.Mark all checkboxes.Click on Apply and clean the project.
This worked for me.Hope this helps.

Replace your code with following
finally
{
Intent openStartingPoint = new Intent(this,MAINACTIVITY.class);
startActivity(openStartingPoint);
}
Remove following from your manifest.xml in mainActivity tag
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="com.kapzlock.mytestproject.MAINACTIVITY" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>

Writing a SmsReceiver that doesn't let other applications to receive sms

I'm writing an app with a SmsReceiver. I want this class to receive message texts that contains a special word, like "SPY", and don't let other recievers, receive such messages. how can I do it?
here is the receiver class
package com.newidea.repairmycontacts;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.util.Log;
import android.widget.Toast;
import android.telephony.SmsMessage;
public class SmsReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
private final static String SMS_RECEIVED = "android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED";
private final String TAG = "SmsReceiver";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
//onReceiveWithPrivilege(context, intent, false);
if(!intent.getAction().equals(SMS_RECEIVED))
return;
Bundle bundle = intent.getExtras();
if(bundle==null)
return;
Object[] pdus=(Object[]) bundle.get("pdus");
String Body="";
for(int i=0;i<pdus.length;i++)
Body += SmsMessage.createFromPdu((byte[]) pdus[i]).getMessageBody().toString()+"\n";
String Address=SmsMessage.createFromPdu((byte[]) pdus[0]).getOriginatingAddress();
Toast.makeText(context, "Message from "+Address+" : "+Body, Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
}
}
AndroidManifest.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.newidea.repairmycontacts"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0" >
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS"/>
<uses-sdk
android:minSdkVersion="11"
android:targetSdkVersion="17" />
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_launcher"
android:label="#string/app_name"
android:theme="#android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar" >
<activity
android:name="com.newidea.repairmycontacts.SMSList"
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=".SmsReceiver"
android:enabled="true"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
</application>

You have to set a priority on your intent-filter tag for .SmsReceiver like this:
<receiver android:name=".SmsReceiver">
<intent-filter android:priority="999">
<action android:name="android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</receiver>
Be aware that this will work with stock messaging app, but some other sms apps use other priorities and may get on top of yours...
After if you want to prevent other apps from receiving the broadcast, you can use:
BroadcastReceiver.abortBroadcast()
Keep in mind that this is fragile specially with other sms apps.