It is possible to get network type (wifi/mobile) without requiring permissions?

Question

I need to know network type, but it requires permissions.

I'm trying this way:

public String getConnectionTypeNew(Context context){
    ConnectivityManager cm = (ConnectivityManager) context.getSystemService(Context.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE);
    NetworkInfo activeNetwork = cm.getActiveNetworkInfo();
    if (activeNetwork != null) { // connected to the internet
        if (activeNetwork.getType() == ConnectivityManager.TYPE_WIFI) {
            return "WiFi Network";
        } else if (activeNetwork.getType() == ConnectivityManager.TYPE_MOBILE) {
            return "Mobile Network";
        }
    }
    return "No Network";
}

Is there a way to get network type without requiring permissions?

Answer 1

Are you setting the permissions in the manifest?

If not put these in your manifest.

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />