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Share different text depending on the share target

My app shares some text describing my current GPS location - something like:

I am at 33° 58' S 18° 27' W.

I am using the ShareActionProvider as is the current "correct" way to do this. And the sharing is working 100%, as expected.

Life would be good, if the client was happy...

The client is not happy.

The client would like to be able to share my location differently in email, compared to sms.

e.g. 

I am at a new location:
- Latitude: 33 58' S
- Longitude: 18 27' W
  • I believe this is not possible with ShareActionProvider - is that correct?
  • I believe this is not possible by sending out a share intent.

What are my options for implementing this?

Must I create a custom Share view, populating it by querying the system for all apps that accept Share intents?

(Note: my beliefs are that the client should accept default Android share behaviour, however this is a real-world situation where the client's needs must be considered)

Solution

  • Correct, achieving this is not possible with the standard ShareActionProvider. It looks like you will have to roll out a custom ShareActionProvider to achieve what you want, as stated here:

    Detecting sharer app when using share action provider