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ReceiverRestrictedContext cannot be cast to android.app.Activity

I need an Activity in my BroadcastReceiver, but when i try to cast the context to activity, it doesn't work.

Caused by: java.lang.ClassCastException: android.app.ReceiverRestrictedContext cannot be cast to android.app.Activity

How can I get Activity from BroadcastReceiver ?

Thanks

Solution

  • How can I get Activity from BroadcastReceiver ?

    Generally, you can't. A BroadcastReceiver is independent from an Activity. For example, you can have BroadcastReceiver which receive broadcasts when no Activity is running.

    You can, however, register/unregister a BroadcastReceiver in an Activity and use it to receive broadcasts while your Activity is running.