What is the "install" event in Android that I can use to to display a Status Message? Say I'm installing an app for the first time, I want to display a welcome status message for that time only. Right now I am able to implement this from the "Activity_Create" event.
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Android Question What is the "install" event in Android?
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I accomplish this by having a Map file of parameters that I store in the DirDefaultExternal (some people say DirDefaultInternal is a better choice) directory.
In Activity_Create, if the Map file does not exist I initialize it (including setting NewInstall=True), otherwise I read it using File.ReadMap.
In Activity_Resume I show the status message if NewInstall is true, then set NewInstall to false.
In Activity_Pause I save the map file using File.WriteMap
In Activity_Create, if the Map file does not exist I initialize it (including setting NewInstall=True), otherwise I read it using File.ReadMap.
In Activity_Resume I show the status message if NewInstall is true, then set NewInstall to false.
In Activity_Pause I save the map file using File.WriteMap
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When your app launches for the first time, try creating a small file (like update.txt). If it already exists then that must mean it is an update.
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