Uninstall an app programmatically
In this post entry I will enhance the previous one which lists all currently installed apps on your phone by adding the possiblity to uninstall a selected app. Our example program will also display the file size and installation location of an app upon selection.
read moreList all installed apps in style
In a previous tutorial I showed you how to list all apps that are currently installed on the phone. This tutorial enhances the functionality of the demo program by adding the respective application icons to the list of apps and displaying detailed information about them upon selection.
read moreList all installed apps
The android plattform offers the unique concept of intents: with their help you can interconnect you app with other apps that are installed on the device. This tutorial shows you how to list all currently installed applications on the phone and offer you a way to start them.
read moreWhere am I? Display current GPS location
Most android phones benefit from a built-in GPS sensor. This tutorial shows you how to make use of the GPS signal and display the user's current position (latitude and longitude) on the screen.
read moreSplash screen on startup
Bigger applications and especially games often feature a loading screen which displays an image for a certain amount of time. In this tutorial you will learn how to add such a splash screen to your application.
read moreHTC Hero Emulator Skin
When developing apps for the android platform you will most probably use the emulator which comes with the android SDK. To get a better feeling about how your application will look on a real device you can now download the HTC Hero emulator skin!
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My name is Manuel Schwarz. I work as a Security Engineer in Zurich, Switzerland. This is my private blog where I write about programming for the android platform and Java in general.
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