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codeigniter 4 - Loading helpers and user_agent library in model

I've been struggle with this for hours. I would like to use helpers and the user_agent library on a model.

  1. User_agent: every-time I'm trying to load the user agent library using the next code:

    $agent = $this->request->getUserAgent();

I getting the next error:

Error
Call to a member function getUserAgent() on null
  1. When trying to load helper and use it from model for example cookie helper:

helper(cookie);

I think it's loading the helper but when trying to use it I printing next error:

Error Call to a member function is_mobile() on null

Solution

  • There isn't any need to load helpers.

    User Agent Class

    The User Agent Class provides functions that help identify information about the browser, mobile device, or robot visiting your site.

    $agent = \Config\Services::request()->getUserAgent();
$isMobile = $agent->isMobile();