Is it possible to open application using package name on onReceive()?

Question

I'm having a requirement where i will registering few alarm manager to perform specific task and on onReceive() i'm doing the specific task.

As of now this is working only when the task is in background that is not killed.

I'm planning to open a application using package name when the application is not in background on onReceive(). As per my research, it is only possible to open activity from onReceive() but not the application using package name.

If possible could you please shed some light on how to proceed further?

Thank you

Is the application you want to launch one of your own or a third-party's? Either way, you should consider launching the app through a carefully configured Intent. — Code-Apprentice, Feb 15 '16 at 05:11
you can close the app and start a new task and launch your launcher activity — GvSharma, Feb 15 '16 at 05:43

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 15 '16 at 05:06

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Yes, try this

Intent LaunchIntent = getPackageManager().getLaunchIntentForPackage("package");
startActivity( LaunchIntent );

OR

startActivity(getPackageManager().getLaunchIntentForPackage("package"));

answered Feb 15 '16 at 05:06

Rakesh

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Thanks i will check and let you know – coders Feb 15 '16 at 05:40

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 15 '16 at 05:44

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If it is your own app then you can use this

Intent intentone = new Intent(context.getApplicationContext(), "LauncherActivity");
intentone.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TASK | Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP | Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
context.startActivity(intentone);

This will work in my case. let me know if it does for you.

answered Feb 15 '16 at 05:44

GvSharma

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Thanks for replying. Above case is when the app is till in background right? – coders Feb 15 '16 at 06:14

Is it possible to open application using package name on onReceive()?

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