Quick Answer: What Is Broadcasting in Android?
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Broadcast receiver is an Android component which allows you to send or receive Android system or application events. … For example, applications can register for various system events like boot complete or battery low, and Android system sends broadcast when specific event occur.

What are the different types of broadcasts Android?

There are two types of broadcasts received by receivers and they are:

  • Normal Broadcasts: These are asynchronous broadcasts. Receivers of this type of broadcasts may run in any order, sometimes altogether. …
  • Ordered Broadcasts. These are synchronous broadcasts. One broadcast is delivered to one receiver at a time.

Which are the broadcast receiver are available in Android?

Broadcast-Receiver

Sr.No Event Constant & Description
4 android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED This is broadcast once, after the system has finished booting.
5 android.intent.action.BUG_REPORT Show activity for reporting a bug.
6 android.intent.action.CALL Perform a call to someone specified by the data.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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