How to add a hyperlink into a Preference Screen (PreferenceActivity)

Question

I would like to add three hyperlinks a Preference screen, which makes use of the PreferenceActivity if possible. Can I do this, if so, could someone provide support?

Many thanks,

Answer 1

You don't want "hyperlinks", then. You want entries in the PreferenceScreen that, when tapped, launch some activity, such as to bring up a Web page on your desired URL.

That is covered by the <intent> element:

<Preference android:title="@string/prefs_web_page" >
    <intent android:action="android.intent.action.VIEW"
            android:data="http://www.example.com" />
</Preference>

Include those in your preference XML that you use to populate your PreferenceScreen, and when the user taps on the preference entry, your requested activity will start.

Answer 2

Java version is something like this:

PreferenceScreen link = man.createPreferenceScreen(this);
this.setIntent(new Intent().setAction(Intent.ACTION_VIEW).setData(
           Uri.parse("https://rogerkeays.com")));
link.setTitle(R.string.link_title);
link.setSummary(R.string.link_summary);

// add to containing group
// group.addPreference(link);