Android Question [SOLVED] How to determine default browser on device - WITHOUT using android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES

how do i use android manifest <queries> to enable querying of all possible browsers

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To enable querying of all possible browsers in your Android app, you can use the <queries> element in your AndroidManifest.xml file. This element allows your app to specify the set of other apps it intends to interact with, which is necessary for package visibility starting from Android 11 (API level 30).

Here’s an example of how you can configure the <queries> element to query for browsers:

XML

<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.example.myapp">

<queries>
<!-- Query for all browsers -->
<intent>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<data android:scheme="http" />
</intent>
<intent>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<data android:scheme="https" />
</intent>
</queries>

<!-- Other manifest entries -->
</manifest>

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In this example:

• The <queries> element contains two <intent> elements.
• Each <intent> element specifies an action (android.intent.action.VIEW) and a data scheme (http and https), which are common schemes handled by browsers.

This configuration ensures that your app can query for any installed browser that can handle HTTP and HTTPS URLs12.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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how would i add this to a b4a manifest

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To add the <queries> element to your B4A (Basic4Android) manifest, you can use the AddManifestText method. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open your B4A project.
2. Go to the Manifest Editor.
3. Add the following code to include the <queries> element:

AddManifestText(<queries>
<intent>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<data android:scheme="http" />
</intent>
<intent>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<data android:scheme="https" />
</intent>
</queries>)

This code snippet ensures that your app can query for all browsers that handle HTTP and HTTPS URLs1.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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AddManifestText(
<queries>
    <intent>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
        <data android:scheme="http" />
    </intent>
    <intent>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
        <data android:scheme="https" />
    </intent>
</queries>)