Introduction

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We have removed support in integrating with GCM.jar . The entire process is now using Play Services only.

What's new in 2.4.1

What's new in 2.2

In version 2.0, we have modified and improved the integration process to handle SDK Readiness to perform API Calls and to gather more accurate analytics.

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1. If prompted with an error, add this "Import" command to enable Appoxee SDK usage:

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   import com.appoxee.Appoxee;

2. AndroidManifest.xml Updates - Make the following changes to your app's AndroidManifest.xml file:
   

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   title AndroidManifest.xml versionName & versionCode
   In your AndroidManifest.xml you must enter values for android:versionName , android:versionCode . Since in some cases gradle-based script aren't merging the values into the manifest while building the APK, it has to be done manually. This will allow smooth registration process and the ability to create message segments based on your application's version.

   
   

   1. GCM requires Android 2.2 or later. If your app cannot work without GCM, add the following line, where "xx" is the latest target SDK version:

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      <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="8" android:targetSdkVersion="xx" />

      
      

      Note
      If your application is intended for android version 4.1 or above (that is, minSdkVersion 16), the next step (2.b.) is not required. In this case, please skip the next step and proceed to step 2.c.

   2. Declare and use a custom permission, so only this application can receive GCM messages:

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      <permission android:name="com.appoxee.example.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" android:protectionLevel="signature" /> <uses-permission android:name="com.appoxee.example.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" />

      
      

       

      Note
      You must replace "com.appoxee.example" with your app's package name, as defined by the manifest tag, otherwise it will not work.

   3. To allow your app to use Google's Push Notification Service (GCM), add the following permissions: 

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      <!-- This app has permission to register and receive message --> <!-- App receives GCM messages. --> <uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE" /> <!-- GCM connects to Google Services. --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> <!-- GCM requires a Google account. --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" /> <!-- Keeps the processor from sleeping when a message is received. --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />

      
      

       
      

   4. In the manifest file's Application element, make sure your app has the name it has in your class file:

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      <application android:label="@string/app_name" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher" android:allowClearUserData="true" android:enabled="true" android:name="MyApplication"/>

       

       

      The class that extends "Application" that is the name that needs to be in the "MyApplication".
      Example:
      If the package name is "com.david.coolapps" and the class that extends Application is named "MyApp"
      then in the Application tag the "name" value is : "com.david.coolapps.MyApp" . 

      
      <application
      android:name="com.david.coolapps.MyApp"
      ..... >

       

   5.  Add the following child element to your Application element (remember you must replace "com.appoxee.example" with your app's package name, as defined by the manifest tag):

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      <!-- REQUIRED for C2DM --> <service android:name="com.appoxee.gcm.PlayIntentService" > </service> <receiver android:name="com.appoxee.listeners.OnCoppaReciever" /> <receiver android:name="com.appoxee.gcm.PlayBroadcastReceiver" android:permission="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND" > <!-- Receive the actual message --> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE" /> <category android:name="com.appoxee.example" /> </intent-filter> <!-- Receive the registration id --> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.REGISTRATION" /> <category android:name="com.appoxee.example" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <!-- Must have for Push Support by Appoxee -->  <activity android:name ="com.appoxee.activities.InboxMessage"/>

      Note
      If you are using Appoxee's SDK as a "Push Only" solution (without using the Inbox that enables Rich Messages), this completes the integration procedure within the AndroidManifest.xml file. Please continue to step 5 to complete the rest of the integration by adding your java code

       

      
      

   6. To enable Appoxee's in-app inbox, and other advanced features, add the following code inside your Application element:

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      <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.Inbox"/> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.MoreApps"/> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.Feedback"/>  <!-- Add if missing from Push Integration --> <activity android:name ="com.appoxee.activities.InboxMessage"/>

       

      Note

      The Inbox feature guarantees your ability to engage the user with rich messages (note that the Inbox cannot be disabled by users, as opposed to Push Notifications) and gives you the option to access features such as Feedback and More Apps . The Inbox must be used in your application's code in order to show it and utilize its features. The InboxMessage activity needs to be added in order to support Push Notifications by Appoxee. Check your Manifest.xml and see that it is added below the Receiver declaration.

       

       

      This is a Sample AndroidManifest.xml Code Block using Google Play Services

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      <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" package="com.appoxee.example" android:versionCode="25" android:versionName="2.2" > <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="9" android:targetSdkVersion="23" /> <!-- REQUIRED --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.VIBRATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW" /> <!-- REQUIRED for C2DM --> <!-- Only this application can receive the messages and registration result --> <permission android:name="com.appoxee.example.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" android:protectionLevel="signature" /> <uses-permission android:name="com.appoxee.example.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" /> <!-- This app has permission to register and receive message --> <uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" /> <application android:name="com.appoxee.example.AppoxeeExample" android:allowBackup="true" android:allowClearUserData="true" android:enabled="true" android:hardwareAccelerated="true" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher" android:label="@string/app_name" android:launchMode="singleTask" > <!-- This app uses GooglePlayServices.jar --> <meta-data android:name="com.google.android.gms.version"   android:value="@integer/google_play_services_version" /> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.example.AppoxeeExampleActivity" android:label="@string/app_name" > <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" /> <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" /> </intent-filter> </activity> <!-- REQUIRED for C2DM --> <service android:name="com.appoxee.gcm.PlayIntentService" > </service> <receiver android:name="com.appoxee.listeners.OnCoppaReciever" /> <receiver android:name="com.appoxee.gcm.PlayBroadcastReceiver" android:permission="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND" > <!-- Receive the actual message --> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE" /> <category android:name="com.appoxee.example" /> </intent-filter> <!-- Receive the registration id --> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.REGISTRATION" /> <category android:name="com.appoxee.example" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <!-- OPTIONAL, if you want to receive push, push opened and registration completed intents --> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.Inbox" > </activity> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.SplashScreen" > </activity> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.MoreApps" > </activity> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.Feedback" > </activity> <activity android:name="com.appoxee.activities.InboxMessage" > </activity> </application> </manifest>

      This completes the AndroidManifest.xml file updates. The remaining updates are made in your app code.

      
      

3. Inbox integration - after enabling the Inbox in your Appoxee account (by going to the app's Application Information page and checking Allow Inbox + Rich messages), add the Inbox to your code as follows: 
   
   

   1. Add code that opens the Inbox - the Inbox can be opened from any activity. In the example code below, the Inbox is opened from the main activity layout, using the "openInbox():" function:

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      public void openInbox(View view) { Intent intent = new Intent(this, Inbox.class); intent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP); this.startActivity(intent); }

       

      
      

       

   2. Add a button that opens the Inbox - it is recommended to add a button to open the Inbox. This button is added in the activity layout as follows:

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      <Button android:id="@+id/open_inbox" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:onClick="openInbox" android:text="Open Appoxee Inbox" />

       

       

   3. Show the number of unread messages - to show the user the number of unread messages, fetch this number using the following command:

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      Appoxee.getUnreadMessages();

       

       

4. Deep Link / URL Scheme in Appoxee&Android

   1. Add to your AndroidManifest.xml

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      <activity android:name="com.appoxee.example.DeepLinkActivity" > <!-- Add the Intent Filter for activity needed to be URLScheme compatible --> <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" /> <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" /> <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE" /> <data android:scheme="example" android:host="pushnotification" /> </intent-filter> </activity>

       

       

   2. Create DeepLinkActivity.java

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      //This sample extends AppoxeeBaseActivity, for onStart() & onStop() integration and analytics public class DeepLinkActivity extends AppoxeeBaseActivity { @Override public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); Intent intent = getIntent(); if (intent == null || intent.getData() == null) { finish(); } openDeepLink(intent.getData()); // Finish this activity finish(); } public void openDeepLink(Uri deepLink) { String path = deepLink.getPath(); Utils.Debug("Base path: " + path); //Implement your Code here path = path.replace("/", ""); Intent intent = new Intent(); intent.setClassName(this, path); this.startActivity(intent); } .....

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