Android :: Developing Stand Alone Service
Oct 3, 2010How to develop application with service only without any activities, so the user can't open the application but other applications can use the service.
View 4 RepliesHow to develop application with service only without any activities, so the user can't open the application but other applications can use the service.
View 4 RepliesI bought a bionic and I want to give my og Droid to the kids and let them use it wifi only kinda like an iPod touch. Problem is is that when. I factory reset it (leaving it rooted) there is not a market and I cant get any apps so it makes it useless.
View 9 Replies View RelatedFirst of all, I just want to say I am a software developer, but I am not an Android developer. However I usually walk around and think on stuff. AndI've been recently thinking all the news concerning how fragmented Android is getting, with different Android versions and tweaks by different phone manufacturers, and then for developers you have different size formats. An example would be that HTC Tattoo might not be able to run everything that another phone might run, due to different screen formats, etc. And now the Android tablets are coming with different Android versions and different screen sizes, all from 5" to 11". Will this make developing Android applications harder? Apple has it safe here since they manufacturer all devices that run the iPhone OS: the pods, phones and now the pad so they can easily control and make sure not to loose any customers by introducing a new device. When Apple introduced iPad they had to make sure that all the old iPhone applications would work on the iPad. They solved that neatly by saying that iPhone applications will simply be stretched out to the double size and it would fit on the iPad. Unfortunately Android does not have the same luxury to do this. As I said, I am not an Android developer. Just a curious software developer For you guys who work actively in the Android community, does Google have a solution for this? Will you be able to run phone applications on the tablets? Is there a bridge between the devices? Are there any standardizations or will Android development become even more fragmented? you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-devel
View 2 Replies View RelatedI saw many sample codes that each variable contains the 'm' prefix. I don't know what this m means. I have two-year experience in MFC. Each variable has 'm' prefix to tell you that I'm the one variable of MFC component. (m stands for MFC). can anybody answer me this question?
View 22 Replies View Relatedi'm looking for a stand alone contact manager app that will allow me to import contacts and map custom fields from our CRM database. depending on the user, their database can be anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand contacts. in an effort to keep things clean (business vs. personal), i'd like to keep these out of the built in contact manager.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have downloaded the full Android source code & pulled out the contact source into a different folder. I am trying to create a separate Contacts "stand alone" App using the existing android contacts source code, once that done I intend to add some more features (code) to contacts source & make a contacts.apk out of it. Is it possible? The problem I faced was, when I pulled the contacts app source code, there were many internal api calls & Private api references. I tried to resolve them by including those internal api source code & class files (available from the android source code) in my project, but there are still many errors & internal api calls, which I am not sure how to resolve them like:
import android.os.ServiceManager android.provider.Gmail android.provider.Im android.provider.Telephony acquireProvider(Uri) deleteRow() lookupProviderNameFromId(int) ISyncAdapter IContentProvider etc.
Is there a way to solve these internal API issue? Was there anyone who has successfully extended any of the existing apps (Contacts, Alaram, calendar.) of android with the help of its source code, is this approach possible? I tried to include the "framework_immediates classes.jar" in the project, but due to duplicate class files present in the project & SDK it throws the ususal - UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION: class file already added com/android/ internal/telephony/callerInfosync. I have been trying to achieve this for the past 2 days, with not much success. Can somebody lead me to a correct direction?
I currently have widget for my app Hire*A*Droid bundled with the main application. I would like to unbundle the widget and release it as a separate offering. However - the widget is relying on Activities from the main app so I need to navigate between these two mainly calling particular Activity of the main app from the widget. So the basic idea - app can work without widget and the widget becomes the "add-on" option.
What is the "right" way to call app activities from the stand-alone widget? Do I convert the main app into a content provider? Can you point me to any code samples perhaps?
P.S. I'm not asking how to call Activities from the widget that is bundled in the same APK. The question specifically states that widget is distributed separately from the app it's calling
Are there any good apps in the android market that can replace a stand alone golf gps device (think SkyCaddie)? If so please pass on the names of the apps.
View 22 Replies View RelatedIs there a stand-alone sample code for video capturing in Android ?
View 2 Replies View RelatedCan a services exists as a stand alone with out any activities/ default. Is it possible to create services with out any activities associated with it as a stand alone inside a apk. (just a service).
View 2 Replies View RelatedI googled, and didn't find my answer.
View 4 Replies View RelatedMy HTC Desire gets stuck when it trips into standby mode. When I press the unlock key, the bottom hard keys light up but the screen stays black. I have to do a battery pull whenever it happens. Done a factory reset but nothing helped.
View 4 Replies View RelatedOkay so I've tried a few different Calendar apps, and they all seem to link to either Google, or the stock Calendar. Is there an app out there that has all the functions of one of these, reoccurring events, Colored event bars etc, BUT does not link to either the stock or Google, or any other type. I'm not happy with the way this linking system works, but I DO need a calendar with event tabs for my work rota, holidays, pay days etc.
View 2 Replies View RelatedSo I am traveling to UK next week for business.Is there a way to use the GPS stand alone?I wanted to use the APP Sporty Pal but when I turn off the radio the app just spins and has "Initializing GPS" and then times out. I have tried to do this with WiFi connect also to see if it needed something data wise to get started but same results.Any ideas or other apps that track your runs that can use GPS only?
View 15 Replies View RelatedI know I've asked a lot of questions about getting the stock Android apps and keyboards, etc. But I am very concerned as it may mean taking back my Eris.
For some reason, I just cannot stand the HTC apps. For example, the Messaging app, the black notification bar and different battery icon, the Mail app, etc. They just look cheap or something. I don't use Sense UI, I have it set to Default Home. I don't really like HTC's keyboard as much as the stock Android one either. I bought the Eris because of the price, and how much lighter and thinner it is and how much better it looks than the Motorola Droid. However, I would really love to know if we can get the stock Android look and feel, for example the stock Android keyboard, stock notification bar color, stock messaging app, after the 2.0/2.1 update or after it is rooted. It just looks so much more dark and rich. I don't like white color schemes like in the HTC messaging app. (And don't say use Handcent because I don't like it either and I don't want to replace any apps.) Is it possible to just install the stock Android OS after it is rooted?
Had my Evo in Stand-by mode. It turned itself on (unknowingly to me) and my battery became extremely hot. Had to remove battery. Thought it was going to burst in flames. Waited awhile, replaced battery and so far no problem. What should I do?
View 9 Replies View RelatedI know about camel case rules, but I'm confused with this m rule. What does it stand for? I'm a php developer, "we" use first letters of variables as indication of type, like 'b' for boolean, 'i' for integer and so on.
Is 'm' a java thing? Does it stand for mobile? mixed?
My phone was updated to 2.1 over a week ago. Since then, it's been working fine.But I noticed that my 3G reception is not as strong anymore. ONE MORE THING, I noticed that it would go into the H network sometime. What does the H mean/stand for?I know 3G is 3G, E is EDGE, what is H?
View 3 Replies View RelatedWhat clock application is everyone using for their night stand when its bedtime?
View 4 Replies View RelatedIs there such a thing as an EVO stand alone antivirus application? Is it recommended to run your PC's antivirus on the EVO while it's plugged in as an additional hard drive? It'll only see the SD card's content right?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI know there are a few on the market but most aren't made to accommodate my FlexiShield or other cases for that matter.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm still a noob droid owner so maybe I just don't get it but here are some things that drive me nuts with the contacts interface.please note* I have (2) gmail email accounts, and a facebook account.
1. some of my contacts say they have "profiles" linked. so I tap the profiles and it will say for example "google: bob, google: bob, phone contacts: bob" why? I don't want anything linked. I feel like I don't have any control over my contacts.
2. I noticed that my fiance is a contact "julia" and then today I noticed another contact with her full name and a picture. so I ctapped that to investigate and it was her facebook info and email. where the heck did that come from? why on earth would I want more than one option for her as a contact?I am really lost. I mean REALLY lost. it took me a while to figure out how to make contact groups, so that I can organize some of my professional contacts but the rest of this is killing me. I created a new professional contact which happens to be a pest control guy. I chose to create a new contact. I entered his name and phone number, also email address. then I saved it. then when I looked at it somehow it had 3 linked profiles like what I was saying in point #1 above. what the heck?Why can't I just have a contact list period. and the only thing in this contact list are contacts which were entered into the phone by me. for each contact, I have the option to store their many numbers, email, etc. so when I tap on contacts, I get a contacts list and not a thousand people some of which are duplicates, some of which are emails I've responded to in gmail who I never talk to like customerservice@whateverbusiness.com.I'm mystified. can someone explain to me that either I am confused or this system is over complicated?
The Inc has been pulled for quality issues not parts shortages. The same crap is going on in EVO land as well. Many defective units and now an OTA update that bricked 100s of phones. HTC has a real problem on there hands with these handsets.Has HTC Pulled The Incredible For Flaws?
View 34 Replies View RelatedLong before the EVO came out I had already been wishing my Eris had something like this.
View 11 Replies View Relatedi got this problem recently after installing a bunch of new app, till this point with all app & wi-fi on ,it took about a day to recharge,when i used my phone with all functions, but now: i uninstalled most of those new app,i turn wi-fi,gps,3g off,kill all background tasks with task panel,even so, with a full charge battery in STAND-BY, it takes just about 3-4 hours for battery to be empty! any solution please? i can't use my phone in real way any more because if i brows internet or use any app it is gonna empty in less then 2 hours,battery app tell me battery has excellent health too? the only new app that i didn't uninstalled is battery widget itself,could it be the source of this problem? the other change i had were: i gave quick access(show application in notification bar) for "toggle setting" & "task panel".
View 5 Replies View RelatedWhere can I download a stand-alone GTalk, or Google Talk, app for my Evo?
I have searched the Market with no luck.
when I press it to install the install button just doesn't press, like it's grayed out.The only thing that happened was Google store sort of updated itself (even when I rolled back updates) and it just re-installed itself. Can't install APKs off aptoid or BMA
View 2 Replies View Related4 buttons randomly light up and off when the phone is in stand by mode at times
View 4 Replies View RelatedMy Droid was in its leather carrying case in my backpack for about an hour while I was at the gym. When I pulled it out it was hot. Not warm, but hot. I couldn't stand to hold it against my ear to make a call.
When I pulled up the battery usage it did not appear to be anything out of the ordinary. The keyboard was locked when I pulled it out of the case so that eliminates errant keypresses opening up a bunch of apps and making calls while it was in there.
i'm thinking to start developing in HTC hero. I want to know if i will have any problem because this phone is using SENSE UI interface (an interface developed by HTC). Any suggestion?
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