a13 Android force startup application.

[David Goadby]

Is there a way to force the Android O/S to run an application at start-up? I don't really want my user playing with the system and need to create a configuration which boots my application only with restricted access to Android.

Any ideas?

David

[bernard]

Yes, there are a few ways of doing this. The first step is replacing the Home application. The keyword here is "kiosk mode". Search the internet for "android" and "kiosk mode". 

Good luck and share your findings!

[David Goadby]

Thanks for this. I will be trying it out and I will report back my success (or otherwise).

Regards

David

[murerten]

The application that starts when you power on your device is Launcher2 app. If you make an activity with an intent filter on your manifest file like this:

        <activity
            android:name=".MainActivity"
            android:label="@string/x" >
            <intent-filter>
                <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

                <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
                <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
                <category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME" />
            </intent-filter>
        </activity>

you make an alternative "launcher" application. At start if there are multiple launcher apps system asks you which one to start. If you want only your app to be launcher you can delete the Launcher2.apk file from root file system.