Android : References to a Context and memory leaks

Question

I\'ve read that it is a mistake and a source of memory leaks in Android application to keep a long-lived references to a Context.

But I don\'t understand if it is ok

Answer 1

The scope of the HelperClass is only within your onCreate function, so once onCreate executed, your "h" object is no longer needed and subject to garbage collection.

It would be a different story if "h" was a static member - THAT would be a great way to leak memory.