what are Android Implicit Intents?
Android Implicit Intents-
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It is used to identify activities whose class name is not available. It helps to access activities with alternate name.
Intent Filter - > holds information to create implicite kind of intent. It can have following information
1. ACTION - > an String constant that can work as alternate name for activity. ACTION also define type of work actvity can perform. Android API has defined some standard ACTIONS like VIEW, MAIN, PICK, SHARE etc.
2. Category :It put an Activity in a special category, like BROWSABLE (to work as browser), LAUNCHER(to work as first screen of app)
3. Data Type -> Some activities can be assigned to work on specific data type. e.g. Gallery can work on images/audio and videos. Browser screen works on urls. File Manager screen works on file/folder path. Dialer works on telephone numbers etc.....
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It is used to identify activities whose class name is not available. It helps to access activities with alternate name.
Intent Filter - > holds information to create implicite kind of intent. It can have following information
1. ACTION - > an String constant that can work as alternate name for activity. ACTION also define type of work actvity can perform. Android API has defined some standard ACTIONS like VIEW, MAIN, PICK, SHARE etc.
2. Category :It put an Activity in a special category, like BROWSABLE (to work as browser), LAUNCHER(to work as first screen of app)
3. Data Type -> Some activities can be assigned to work on specific data type. e.g. Gallery can work on images/audio and videos. Browser screen works on urls. File Manager screen works on file/folder path. Dialer works on telephone numbers etc.....
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