How to start the application after boot complete in android version 3.1 and above?

Question

I got to know boot complete intent is not supported by android version 3.1 and above from here. But in my application. I want to start services automatically in my application after device is rebooted. I do not want user to start my application manually. How can I do it ? Thanks for help in advance.

Answer 1

What makes you think the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast is no longer sent? I make frequent use of it, and so do others. Just be sure you have RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED permission in your manifest.

Answer 2

try the following steps to start the application after boot:

create a class which extends BroadcastReceiver:

     public class AutostartService extends BroadcastReceiver {  

      @Override  
      public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
      System.out.println("in broad....");

       if ((intent.getAction() != null) && (intent.getAction().equals("android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED")))
    {
        System.out.println("in broadcast receiver.....");
        Intent i = new Intent(context, Splash.class);  
        i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK); 
        context.startActivity(i);  
         }
        }

     }

and also add this in android manifest file:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED"/>

        <receiver android:name=".AutostartService"   android:enabled="true" 
        android:exported="true">

    <intent-filter>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
    </intent-filter>

        </receiver>  

Answer 3

Well this is pretty old now and probably most people learned it but still might be useful.

From 3.1+ and on, in order to receive the BOOT_COMPLETED, your app must be started at least once by the user.

NOTE: This rule doesn't apply to /system apps