Start Broadcast Receiver from an activity in android

Question

I would like to start a broadcast receiver from an activity. I have a Second.java file which extends a broadcast receiver and a Main.java file from which I have to initiate

Answer 1

Check this answer:

https://stackoverflow.com/a/5473750/928361

I think if you don't specify anything in the IntentFilter, you need to tell the intent the receiver class.