How do I start my app on startup?

Question

I tried using the sample code in this link but it seems outdated and it did not work. So what changes do I have to make and to what files to have my app start automatically

Answer 1

First, you need the permission in your AndroidManifest.xml:

Also, in yourAndroidManifest.xml, define your service and listen for the BOOT_COMPLETED action:

Then you need to define the receiver that will get the BOOT_COMPLETED action and start your service.

public class StartMyServiceAtBootReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {

    @Override
    public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        if (Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED.equals(intent.getAction())) {
            Intent serviceIntent = new Intent(context, MyService.class);
            context.startService(serviceIntent);
        }
    }
}

And now your service should be running when the phone starts up.