in appium java client 7.0.0 is the driver.pressKeyCode(AndroidKeyCode.HOME); deprecated, what is to be used instead?

Question

I am using the following environment:

PL: Java
Appium java client 7.0.0
Appium server version: 1.13.0
Device Samsung Galaxy S8
Android Version 9.0

but when try to enter the following code to click the Android Home key:

driver.pressKeyCode(AndroidKeyCode.HOME);

But I get the compiler message that it is deprecated. How can I click the Home key?

Thanks for any Support

Answer 1

You can use pressKey() instead of pressKeyCode.

import io.appium.java_client.AppiumDriver;
import io.appium.java_client.MobileElement;
import io.appium.java_client.android.AndroidDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.DesiredCapabilities;
import io.appium.java_client.android.nativekey.AndroidKey;
import io.appium.java_client.android.nativekey.KeyEvent;

//initialize AppiumDriver
((AndroidDriver<MobileElement>) driver).pressKey(new KeyEvent(AndroidKey.HOME));

The alternative way to click home button is:

String cmd = "adb shell input keyevent 3";
Runtime.getRuntime().exec(cmd);