Android Question Inter App Communications "Help Please"

[werner_Fourie]

Hi All..

I want to send small packets like "000.12 kg" from one App to another App on the same device..

Just need to be pointed in the right direction please..

I don't want to use Intents..

Should I use "client" "server" type communications or is there another way..

Thanks

 

[JohnC]

Just curious, why don't you want to use Intents?

 

[werner_Fourie]

Hi

I don't know intents that well..
Prefer to just use a port on the device..
I just don't know what is the best way to do it apart from intents on the same device..

Thank You

 

[JohnC]

The problem with using a port is that the receiving app must already be running so that it can receive the data.

This might help you understand intents:

[TUTORIAL] Inter-app Communication with Intents

DISCLAIMER: This tutorial is written without testing code. There may be bugs, but try to understand the process, not copy the code. An intent is a way for different applications to communicate at run time. It can be used to pass messages between activities and make them do actions. Using...

www.b4x.com

 

[DonManfred]

If the other app provide an api for that use the api.

The way to transfer things from app a to app b in Android is to use intents.

Bot apps need to understand how the intents looks like though.

 

[werner_Fourie]

Hi
Both App's will be my own..
I thank You for the advice but there must be a different way..
Will see what comes up otherwise I will have to go with intents..

Thanks