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How do I obtain the Android context in BeanShell for SL4A?

I started exploring BeanShell for SL4A because I read that it could access the entire Android API. This would facilitate experimenting with API features and programming ideas without the need for a computer or compilation.

However, much of the API is accessed through a Context, and I don't know how to obtain this. Although both SL4A and BeanShell are well-documented, the combination of the two seems to be very poorly documented.

For example, to access android.net.ConnectivityManager, the developer reference states that I need to call Context.getSystemService(Context.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE) to get an instance. But without a context, I don't think I'm able to access the methods of the ConnectivityManager.

So how do I obtain the Context?

Solution

  • Dahrrr…

    While researching and formulating the question, I found out that this is an unresolved issue:

    Notes for Java interpreters

    Beanshell and Rhino can both directly access the android api. However, many Android api calls required a context, which, due to the way they are run, these interpreters don't have. A solution is being sought... suggestions appreciated.