I have tried to search it but couldn't find proper solution. So Posting question here to seek help.
We have developed an application for Android platform. It's already developed and in working condition.
Please note : Application is already designed to be system application, we
just need to prevent app from uninstalling while factory reset.
Our basic requirement is, if someone formats or factory reset their phone, still the application will not be removed.
We are not sure how to make this possible and looking for an expert to help us out on this.
NOTE:
we have mi Y2 phone with us for testing purpose, and willing to purchase other device if needed.
We want this to work on Android version 6 and above.
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I am a beginner in android development. I want to know that is it possible to know the app which is opened currently. I came to know that finding the apps which are running currently through Activity Manager (getRunningTasks()) is now removed from the Android studio. So I want to know is there any other way to know? I just want to know the app which is opened and running currently on the mobile but not the apps running in the background Could somebody please help me in this case?
You can use AccessibilityService to get event notification. But AccessibilityService are specifically for accessibility uses. If you use the service for other purposes, then the application will more likely to be downed/removed for PlayStore due to policies. Another viable option is UsageStatsManager, but with some limitations.
UsageStatsManager is not push event based system. You have to poll in few mills(depends upon the use-case)
Usage Access Permission grant/deny is not straight forward. You have to start Setting Activity with Settings#ACTION_USAGE_ACCESS_SETTINGS action and have to rely on the users understanding of how to grant permission(Since permission list may contain other applications).
I want to make an FPS counter for Android apps. While doing research I found a lot of examples for doing this when you have access to the source code of the app, since the counting is done in the main drawing loop.
The problem is I don't have the source code, I have only the .apk of the app so there is no way to modify it. My question is, how could this be done? (at least an idea to start with). And I am sure it can be done somehow, I've seen an app like this on Google Play.
Thanks!
I just installed the app.
At the beginning they ask for the activation of USB debugging on the device. And this why it needs a connection to the PC.
So this is how they are able to get such kind of information.
I would advise you to look at USB debugging of Android apps and see what is possible there (such as taking multiple screenshots per second)
I'm having quite tough problem while developing a testing framework for android apps. The text got a bit long so the actual question is in bold for those that don't want to read the context.
Basically, what I'd like to achieve right now is to trace user activity while he's using the application as one of the features. There's my app that manages context data all the time and developer's app - the one being tested. My idea to do this was to get coordinates where user touched the screen along with taking a screenshot simultaneously. Then I'd use the coordinates to mark the spot on the screenshot to get the idea of what user was doing the whole time with the app. Take hints on user experience and trace crashes.
Non-system apps cannot take a screenshot for security reasons, but application itself can take a screenshot of its Activities without much trouble for non-rooted users, e.g. like here. My only hope here is to interfere with developers' code to implement the functionality of doing so while my testing app is running. Each Activity then would have to extend my overridden Activity instead of regular one, implement an interface, implement broadcast receiver etc.
I am going to write a library for developer who would like his app to be tested with my framework. I'd like it to do the job for me and be as non-intrusive as it's possible for him to use. How to achieve that the best way?
Ideal case would assume linking the library to project with maybe a small addition in manifest that'd get the job done and after just unlinking, removing that bit of xml in manifest for production.
That's an open question. I don't expect any bits of code, but some nifty Java trick, Android OS functionality or even completely other approach that'd solve my problem
I tried to be as clear as possible with the question, but that's a quite tough matter for me to describe so that could have turned out contrary. Don't hesitate to ask me for more details, to speak my mind more clearly or even rewrite the question. Thank you all very much for help!
I created an Android app which communicates via USART with a µC in order to evaluate data. My co-workers and customers should use the tablet for only this purpose now. Is there any possibility to "hide" the Android OS or making it inaccessible?
Devices are rooted and I am willing to build custom ROMs (even though I do not have any experience with that yet). Are there any approaches available that I do not have to start from scratch?
Many thanks for your help.
Well. That what I'm trying to do !
The first thing I tried was to start the app just after the boot of the device (Quite easy with this).
Then, I get Android source code, and I hide the bottom bar using this code
The problem is, if your application is not stable ... you'll have some problem.
If you want to modify Android source code, the developper doc contains a very good tutorial to start !
I am currently creating an app and would like to create a demo version (free) and a full version.
However, I am wondering how I can set some sort of flag so that when the demo version has been used 5 times, you have to buy the full version to continue using. This usage will be detected on a submit button.
I was considering setting a flag in the app, however releasied that the user could uninstall the app and then re-install it overcoming my set flag (as this would set it back to 0).
Has anyone got any clever solutions for my little dilema?
Thanks
You might want to try one of the techniques in this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/996288/1205715
I think that is not possible with an local application.
File saving to sdcard with strange filename can be a way but It is not perfect.
In my opinion, Right way is using an application server that manages user run times with unique UUID.
It might also be worth thinking about an alternative approach.
In app purchases are now available, so you could have a free and a restricted section in your app, and use the in app purchase to unlock the restricted section. You see more developers going with this approach these days, rather than managing two versions of the app.
Also worth considering the fact that if you have a paid version of the app it can be pirated pretty quickly, one person just needs to get their hands on the full apk. However, if you go with the in app purchase model you will be letting google handle a lot of these issues for you.... just a thought, and the road I will be taking with my next app.