Android Intent Example

Android Intent Example
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Whenever we want to switch or transfer data from one application to another

application or one activity to another activity, at that time you have to use Intent.
An intent is an abstract description of an operation to be performed. It is a way of

Message passing between two or more than two components of android. Different
activities interact with each other with the help of intent in Android. In Android,
basically, there are two type of intent.
Types of Intent:
Implicit Intent
Explicit Intent
In this blog post we will be explaining about Implicit Intent, in next blog we will be
discussing on Explicit intent.
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Implicit Intent
Intent is something which is sent from one activity to inbuilt android activity in android.
When we work with implicit intents, we generally specify the action which we want to
perform and optionally some data required for that action.
Data is typically expressed as a Uri which can represent an image in the gallery or
person in the contacts database.
The amount of application that can be done using implicit intents are many. Some of the
examples are as follows:
Call
Dialpad
Contact
Browser
Call Log
Gallery
Camera
Running of application:
Download the code from the link provided above and follow the steps given in
AndroidProjectInstall.pdf file to run the project on your PC.
There is a .apk file given in the live demo section. You can also download that file
to run it on your Android devices (Mobile Phones).
Working:
In PC:
Right click on your project, select Run as and then select your desired device. Click
on the Buttons that are created in your android application, they will perform the
functions accordingly.
In Android Devices:
Download .apk file and install it. The app icon will start showing up on your menu
section. Run the app and follow the steps as given above.
This application will start with several buttons, when you will click them the operations
will be performed.
For eg: when you will click Call button, calling functionality will be performed.
Coding and designing of implicit intent:

XML codes
Now we will see XML coding of this application which is used for designing front view
of application.
Activity_Main.xml :
XML file provides basic environment or design for your android application. By using
different views and layouts you can design application of your choice. For this, you just
have to know the basic XML Tags for designing interface.


<LinearLayout
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="fill_parent"
android:background="@android:color/black"
android:orientation="vertical" >

<EditText
android:id="@+id/etNo"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="60dp"
android:hint="Enter phone no."
android:textColor="@android:color/holo_blue_light"
android:inputType="phone" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnCall"
android:textColor="@android:color/holo_orange_light"
android:text="Call" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnCamera"
android:text="Camera" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnContact"
android:text="Contact" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnBrowser"
android:text="Browser" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnCallLog"
android:text="Call Log" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnGallery"
android:text="Gallery" />


<Button
android:id="@+id/btnDial"
android:text="Dialpad" />
</LinearLayout>
Java codes
While we create our project at that time an XML file and a java file is created
separately. MainActivity.java is the file where we write codes for java to implement
logic and functionality in the app.
Mainactivity.Java
After you have designed your application using XML coding, you have to use the
JAVA code so that help to perform action ( Dialpad, Call, Camera etc will
open) when button will be clicked. Java file can be found in your project in Src folder.
//import required package

package com.implicitintent.mb;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.net.Uri;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.provider.MediaStore;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.EditText;
//extends Activity
public class MainActivity extends Activity {
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
//set click listener to camera button

findViewById(R.id.btnCamera).setOnClickListener(new
View.OnClickListener() {
//perform camera open action

@Override
public void onClick(View v) {
Intent i = new Intent();

i.setAction(MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE);
startActivity(i);
}
});
final EditText et = (EditText) findViewById(R.id.etNo);
//set click listener to Gallery button
findViewById(R.id.btnGallery).setOnClickListener(new
//perform Gallery open action

@Override

i.setAction(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
i.setData(Uri.parse("content://media/external/images/media/"));
startActivity(i);
}
});
//set click listener to CallLog button
findViewById(R.id.btnCallLog).setOnClickListener(new
//perform CallLog open action

@Override

i.setData(Uri.parse("content://call_log/calls/1"));
startActivity(i);
}
});
//set click listener to Browser button

findViewById(R.id.btnBrowser).setOnClickListener(new
//perform Browser open action

@Override

i.setData(Uri.parse("http://www.google.com/"));
startActivity(Intent.createChooser(i, "Title"));
}
});
//set click listener to Contact button

findViewById(R.id.btnContact).setOnClickListener(new
//perform Contact open action

@Override

i.setData(Uri.parse("content://contacts/people/"));
startActivity(i);
}
});
//set click listener to Call button

findViewById(R.id.btnCall).setOnClickListener(new
//perform Call open action

@Override
// AndroidManifest.xml -> Permissions -> Add ->

// Uses Permission -> android.permission.CALL_PHONE -> Save
i.setAction(Intent.ACTION_CALL);
i.setData(Uri.parse("tel:"+et.getText()));
startActivity(i);
}
});
//set click listener to Dial button

findViewById(R.id.btnDial).setOnClickListener(new
//perform Dial open action

@Override

i.setAction(Intent.ACTION_DIAL);
i.setData(Uri.parse("tel:"+et.getText()));
startActivity(i);
Intent I = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL, Uri

.parse("tel:" + et.getText()));
startActivity(i);
startActivity(new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL, Uri

.parse("tel:" + et.getText())));
}
});
}
}
Conclusion:
Intents are important part of application development. Hope you explore more and
develop more android apps. For more updates and to learn more application keep
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Whenever we want to switch or transfer data from one application to another

An intent is an abstract description of an operation to be performed. It is a way of

Coding and designing of implicit intent:

//import required package

//set click listener to camera button

//perform camera open action

Intent i = new Intent();

//perform Gallery open action

Intent i = new Intent();

//perform CallLog open action

Intent i = new Intent();

//set click listener to Browser button

//perform Browser open action

Intent i = new Intent();

//set click listener to Contact button

//perform Contact open action

Intent i = new Intent();

//set click listener to Call button

//perform Call open action

// AndroidManifest.xml -> Permissions -> Add ->

//set click listener to Dial button

//perform Dial open action

Intent i = new Intent();

Intent I = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL, Uri

startActivity(new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL, Uri

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