can we show badge number on android app icon like iphone? [duplicate]

Question

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Is there a way to add a badge to an application icon in Android?

I just wanted to know that can we show the badge number in Android app Icon?

I know that android notifications are different then Iphone but i want to do in my android app.

Is that applicable?

Thanks for your answer.

Answer 1

I think we can do it. check this question Badge on Android TabHost. the accepted answers refers to this code https://github.com/jgilfelt/android-viewbadger

Edit i haven't tried yet. check this question. Is there a way to add a badge to an application icon in Android?

Answer 2

You can do it only by creating widget instead app icon. Look this question for more info.