Below are the code snippets with description to get Android sysgtem information from the device.
Device Information
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Android Java code to get device information
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Description
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Example from device
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Manufacturer
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String manufacturer = Build.MANUFACTURER
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A company which produce the mobile phone
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Samsung
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Brand
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Build.BRAND
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This is a name, that distinguishes one company product from others.
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Samsung
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Model
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Build.MODEL
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Distinct name of device.
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S6
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Board
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Build.BOARD
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Motherboard specifically refers to a PCB with expansion capability and as the name suggests, this board is often referred to as the mother of all components attached to it.
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Hardware
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Build.HARDWARE
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Name of mobile system on chip manufacturer(SoC
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Qcom
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Serial No
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Build.SERIAL
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Hardware serial number
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16239565652
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Boot Loader
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Build.BOOTLOADER
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A system bootloader version number.
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Screen Resolution
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WindowManager windowManager = (WindowManager) getSystemService(Context.WINDOW_SERVICE);
Display display = windowManager.getDefaultDisplay();
densityX = display.getWidth(); // default height width of screen
densityY = display.getHeight();
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The number of horizontal and vertical pixels on a display screen.
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1184*720 pixel
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Android ID
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Secure.getString(this.getContentResolver(),Secure.ANDROID_ID);
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A 64bit number that is randomly generated on the device first boot and should remain constant for the lifetime of the device.
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8fed34ffere4343fd
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OS Details
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Version
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VERSION.SDK_INT = 26 Version is 6.0.1
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Unique version number for Android OS
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7.1.1
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Version Name
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VERSION.SDK_INT = 26 Version name is Mashmallow
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Unique name of OS version
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Nougat
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API Level
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VERSION.SDK_INT
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API levels manage the app compatibility across different versions of android.
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25
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Build ID
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Build.ID
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Either a changelist number or a label like eg:M4-rc20
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NMF26F
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Build Time
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Build.TIME
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Time when System OS build.
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Tue Nov 22 2016
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Fingerprint
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Build.FINGERPRINT;
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A string that uniquely identifies this build.
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Samsung/S6/S6:7.1.1/NMF26F:user/release-keys
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CPU Details
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CPU Model
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Adb to the device and cat /proc/cpuinfo.
The first Processor field will have CPU model |
Model name of CPU
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AArch64 Processor rev 1 (aarch64)
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Cores
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Adb to the device and cat /proc/cpuinfo.
Number of Processor field will give count of Cores – Usually it will be from (0 – 5) for 6 cores or (0 – 3) for 4 cores |
Number of available processor cores on device.
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4
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Actual RAM
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Adb to the device and cat /proc/meminfo.
MemTotal field will give memory info in KB. Usually it will be 500MB or 1GB or more
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The Amount of RAM company offers in Specifications(1GB = 1024MB)
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4GB
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Physical Available RAM
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Adb to the device and enter free -m
Mem: field of total will give RAM available.
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The Amount of RAM physically available in your device(1GB = 1024MB).
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1871 MB
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Hardware
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Adb to the device and cat /proc/cpuinfo.
The Hardware field will have Hardware information |
CPU Hardware model name(eg: MT6752 that is Mediatek MT6752)
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Qualcomm Tech, Inc MSM8996pro
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WIFI
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.wifi")
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Wi-Fi or WiFi is a technology for wireless local area networking with devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards.Wi-Fi compatible devices can connect to the Internet via a WLAN network and a wireless access point.
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Available or Not Supported
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WIFI Direct
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.wifi.direct")
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Wi-Fi Direct, initially called Wi-Fi P2P, is a Wi-Fi standard enabling devices to easily connect with each other without requiring a wireless access point. Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
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Available or Not Supported
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Bluetooth
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.bluetooth")
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz) from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs).
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Available or Not Supported
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Bluetooth LE
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.bluetooth_le")
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is designed to provide significantly lower power consumption. This allows Android apps to communicate with BLE devices that have stricter power requirements, such as proximity sensors, heart rate monitors, and fitness devices.
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Available or Not Supported
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GPS
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.location.gps")
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radionavigation system. These technologies can enhance the usefulness of the GPS positioning information.
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Available or Not Supported
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Camera Flash
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.camera.flash")
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Check whether the device contain a camera Flash.
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Available or Not Supported
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Camera Front
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.camera.front")
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Check whether the device contain a Front camera.
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Available or Not Supported
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Microphone
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.microphone")
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Checking the availability of Microphone
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Available or Not Supported
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NFC
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.nfc")
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Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm (1.6 in) of each other.NFC devices are used in contactless payment systems, similar to those used in credit cards and electronic ticket smartcards and allow mobile payment to replace/supplement these systems.
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Available or Not Supported
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USB Host
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.usb.host")
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When your Android-powered device is in USB host mode, it acts as the USB host, powers the bus, and enumerates connected USB devices. USB host mode is supported in Android 3.1 and higher.
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Available or Not Supported
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USB Accessory
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.usb.accessory")
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USB accessory mode allows users to connect USB host hardware specifically designed for Android-powered devices.This allows Android-powered devices that cannot act as a USB host to still interact with USB hardware. When an Android-powered device is in USB accessory mode, the attached Android USB accessory acts as the host, provides power to the USB bus, and enumerates connected devices.
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Available or Not Supported
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Multitouch
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch")
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A multi-touch is when multiple pointers (fingers) touch the screen at the same time.
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Available or Not Supported
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Audio low-latency
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.audio.low_latency")
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Check whether the device support Audio low-latency. Latency is the time it takes for a signal to travel through a system.
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Available or Not Supported
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Audio Output
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.audio.output")
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Check whether the device support Audio Output.
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Available or Not Supported
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Professional Audio
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Professional audio, occasionally abbreviated as pro audio, refers to both an activity and a type of high quality audio equipment.
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Available or Not Supported
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Consumer IR
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.consumerir")
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Consumer IR, consumer infrared, or CIR, refers to a wide variety of devices employing the infrared electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications.he type, speed, bandwidth, and power of the transmitted information depends on the particular CIR protocol employed.
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Available or Not Supported
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Gamepad Support
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.gamepad")
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Whether the Gamepad support available or not.
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Available or Not Supported
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HIFI Sensors
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.sensor.hifi_sensors")
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High fidelity sensor processing capabilities.
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Available or Not Supported
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Printing
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.software.print")
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Printing support for device.
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Available or Not Supported
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CDMA
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.telephony.cdma")
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Code-division multiple access (CDMA) is a channel access method used by various radio communication technologies.CDMA is used as the access method in many mobile phone standards.
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Available or Not Supported
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GSM
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.hardware.telephony.gsm")
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GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe the protocols for second-generation (2G) digital cellular networks used by mobile phones.
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Available or Not Supported
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Fingerprint
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getPackageManager()..hasSystemFeature(PackageManager.FEATURE_FINGERPRINT)
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Biometric hardware to detect a fingerprint.
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Available or Not Supported
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App Widgets
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.software.app_widgets")
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App Widgets are miniature application views that can be embedded in other applications (such as the Home screen) and receive periodic updates.
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Available or Not Supported
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SIP
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.software.sip")
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Android provides an API that supports the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). This lets you add SIP-based internet telephony features to your applications. Android includes a full SIP protocol stack and integrated call management services that let applications easily set up outgoing and incoming voice calls, without having to manage sessions, transport-level communication, or audio record or playback directly.
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Available or Not Supported
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SIP-based VOIP
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getPackageManager().hasSystemFeature("android.software.sip.voip")
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A SIP connection is a marketing term for voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services offered by many Internet telephony service providers (ITSPs).
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Available or Not Supported
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Battery Information
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Battery level
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To get battery level register for a sticky intent
IntentFilter ifilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = registerReceiver(null, ifilter);
intent.getIntExtra("level", -1);
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Percentage of battery charge
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50%
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Type
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To get battery Type register for a sticky intent
IntentFilter ifilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = registerReceiver(null, ifilter);
intent.getStringExtra("technology");
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Power Source
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Li-ion Battery
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Temperature
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To get battery temperature register for a sticky intent
IntentFilter ifilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = registerReceiver(null, ifilter);
intent.getIntExtra("temperature", 0);
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Battery Temperature
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25.0 C
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Voltage
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To get battery voltage register for a sticky intent
IntentFilter ifilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = registerReceiver(null, ifilter);
intent.getIntExtra("voltage", 0);
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Battery Voltage
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3.194 V
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Status
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To get battery status register for a sticky intent
IntentFilter ifilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = registerReceiver(null, ifilter);
intent.getIntExtra("status", 0);
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Battery Status
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Charging
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Network
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WiFi
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NetworkInfo activeNetworkInfo = ((ConnectivityManager) context.getSystemService("connectivity")).getActiveNetworkInfo();
activeNetworkInfo.getType() == 1
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Show if wifi is connected or not
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Connected
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3G/4G
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NetworkInfo activeNetworkInfo = ((ConnectivityManager) context.getSystemService("connectivity")).getActiveNetworkInfo();
activeNetworkInfo.getSubtype() == 15
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Shows if cellular network is present or not
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3G
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WiFi IP Details
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WifiInfo connectionInfo = ((WifiManager) m797h().getSystemService("wifi")).getConnectionInfo();
connectionInfo.getIpAddress(); // IP Address
connectionInfo.getSSID() // Wifi AP name
connectionInfo.getBSSID() // MAC Address
connectionInfo.getLinkSpeed() // Link speed
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WiFi IP address
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10.24.25.2
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Sensors
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SensorManager sensorManager = (SensorManager) getSystemService(Context.SENSOR_SERVICE);
List<Sensor> sensors sensors = sensorManager.getSensorList(Sensor.TYPE_ALL);
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Lists all the sensors supported
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Accelometer
Step Sensor
Gyroscope
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Camera Informatio
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Camera.getCameraInfo(i, new CameraInfo());
Camera open = Camera.open(i);
Parameters parameters = open.getParameters();
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Camera Information
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System apps
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List<PackageInfo> apps = getPackageManager().getInstalledPackages(0);
for (ApplicationInfo aInfo : apps) {
if ((aInfo.flags & ApplicationInfo.FLAG_SYSTEM) != 0)
//System apps
}
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List all system apps
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User apps
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List<PackageInfo> apps = getPackageManager().getInstalledPackages(0);
for (ApplicationInfo aInfo : apps) {
if (!(aInfo.flags & ApplicationInfo.FLAG_SYSTEM) != 0)
//System apps
}
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List all User apps
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