Android: How to create an "Ongoing" notification?

Question

Hello, How do i create the permanent notification like the first one for Battery Indicator?

Answer 1

In case you are using NotificationCompat.Builder , you can use :

NotificationCompat.Builder mBuilder = new NotificationCompat.Builder(context) mBuilder.setOngoing(true); //this will make ongoing notification 

Answer 2

Assign Notification.FLAG_ONGOING_EVENT flag to your Notification.

Sample code:

yourNotification.flags = Notification.FLAG_ONGOING_EVENT; // Notify... 

If you aren't familiar with the Notification API, read Creating Status Bar Notifications on Android developers website.