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How to use RatingBar in android?

Ankith Reddy
Ankith Reddy
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 2K+ Views

Before getting into an example, we should know what is rating bar in android. Rating bar is a subclass of absSeekbar class in android. It is used to show the rating on view Group or window manager.This example demonstrates how to use the rating bar in android.Step 1 − Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 − Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.         In the above code, we have declared Rating bar and set numStars as 5 means ...

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How does Constraint Layout works in android?

Arjun Thakur
Arjun Thakur
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 1K+ Views

In simple words, constraint layout is an advanced version of a Relative layout. It is used to reduce the child view hierarchies and improve the performance.Properties of constraint layout as shown below -Wrap Content –It wrap the view size according to data. Any Size – This is very similar to match parent. Fixed Size – This allows standard height and width(fixed sizes). In the above example we have shown the button with all properties, now look into code level as shown below -In the above, we have declare layout margin-top, bottom, start and end. those are the standard distance (Similar ...

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How to implement Android Pull-to-Refresh?

Chandu yadav
Chandu yadav
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 714 Views

Before getting into example, we should know what is Pull to refresh layout in android . we can call pull to refresh in android as swipe-to-refresh. when you swipe screen from top to bottom it will do some action based on setOnRefreshListener.This example demonstrate about how to implement android pull to refresh.Step 1 − Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 − Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.     In the above code we have given swipeRefreshLayout as parent ...

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How to get the absolute coordinates of a view in Android?

George John
George John
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 5K+ Views

Before getting into example, we should know what is absolute coordinates. It means absolute position (x, y)of a view on window manager. This example demonstrate about how to get the absolute coordinates of a view.Step 1 − Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 − Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.     In the above xml, we have given one Textview. when user click on textview, it will show the position of the view on Toast.Step 3 − Add the following ...

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What is the use of the app PhonePe?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 1K+ Views

PhonePe is a very popular and useful application especially in today’s era of digitization. The app is named after Fin-Tech company, the headquarters of which are in Bangalore, India. It is quite recent, as it was found in December 2015.Uses of PhonePe1. Mobile recharge: By using this app, you can get your mobile phone recharged very easily. You simply need to mention the amount, phone number and the appropriate mobile operator's name. You can even browse plans. You don’t have to load funds into your wallet for the recharge. Rather, you can make payments from your bank account by using ...

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How to make Two activities with different colored status bar in Android.

Arjun Thakur
Arjun Thakur
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 726 Views

There are so many situations, where we need to change the different action bar colors according toproject requirement . This example demonstrate about how to make Two activities with different colored status bar.Step 1 − Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 − Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.     In the above code we have created on button when you click on button it going to call second activity.Step 3 − Add the following code to src/MainActivity.javapackage com.example.andy.myapplication; import ...

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How to Stop EditText from gaining focus at Activity startup in Android

Ankith Reddy
Ankith Reddy
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 2K+ Views

There are so many situations where we don't required keyboard visibility when activity starts. This example demonstrate about how to Stop EditText from gaining focus at Activity startupStep 1 − Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 − Add the following code to res/layout/Activity_main.xml.     In the above code, we have given on Edit Text. By Default it contains request focus.Step 3 − Add the following code to src/MainActivity.javapackage com.example.andy.myapplication; import android.os.Bundle; import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity; import android.widget.EditText; public class MainActivity extends ...

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How to hack WhatsApp? Easy tricks.

Divya Agarwal
Divya Agarwal
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 3K+ Views

The most popular smartphone messaging app, WhatsApp has reportedly been found to be prone to hijacking. This is the worst because it could be done without unlocking or knowing target's device password, which is making hundreds of Millions of users vulnerable to, which is not just limited to hackers but can be done by non-technical people as well.The following trick allows anybody to get the control over your WhatsApp account, and they just need your phone number and a device for few seconds, even if it is locked, not a problem for attackers.Here is the trickThe process starts by setting ...

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How do I make a dotted/dashed line in Android?

Arjun Thakur
Arjun Thakur
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 4K+ Views

This example demonstrates how do I make a dotted/dashed line in Android.Step 1 - Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 - Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.         In the above code, we have text view with image view. Image view contains a dotted background. So create dotted.xml in drawable as shown below -             Step 3 - Add the following code to src/MainActivity.javapackage com.example.andy.myapplication; import android.os.Build; import android.os.Bundle; import android.support.annotation.RequiresApi; import ...

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How to change position of Toast in Android?

Ankith Reddy
Ankith Reddy
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 2K+ Views

Before getting into an example, we should know what is toast in android. Toast is subclass for  java.lang.Object and used to show a short message for a short period of time after that is going to disappear.This example demonstrates how to change the position of Toast in Android.Step 1 - Create a new project in Android Studio, go to File ⇒ New Project and fill all required details to create a new project.Step 2 - Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml.     In the above code, we have taken a text view. when the user clicks on text ...

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