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Android Application Icon Change

Is it possible to change the android application icon at run time? I've read through Changing the application icon text dynamically in Android and How can i change an application icon programmatically in Android?. All answered can't. I use Android 1.6. Is there any way?

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soclose Avatar asked Jun 15 '10 02:06

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1 Answers

Two possible answers:

1) You can't. As CommonsWare said in that post:

You cannot change the manifest or the resource in the signed-and-sealed APK, except through a software upgrade.

2) Use the widget approach as mentioned here.

Check: http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-10278814-251.html

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Macarse Avatar answered Sep 27 '22 16:09

Macarse