VibrantPlayer – an open source MP3 Player!
In 2008 I created a Java Swing-based MP3 player which I called "VibrantPlayer". My intention was to create a beautiful looking media player which could be styled through custom themes, extended via downloadable plugins and which should offer the possibility to edit the ID3 meta data of MP3 songs.
Read MoreUninstall 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 MoreBackground image on JPanel
Applications often look sterile and lifeless. Adding a background image is a simple yet effective way to fight boring and dull interfaces.
Read More


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.

Recent comments