How to convert a SparseArray to ArrayList?

Question

I know this is possible:

Map<Integer, Object> map = new HashMap<Integer, Object>();
...
List<Object> arrayList = new ArrayList<Object>(map.values());

But according to android SparseArray<Object> is more efficient, hence, I am wondering if it is possible to convert a SparseArray to Arraylist.

Much appreciate any input.

Answer 1

This will get just the values, ignoring gaps between indices (as your existing Map solution does):

public static <C> List<C> asList(SparseArray<C> sparseArray) {
    if (sparseArray == null) return null;
    List<C> arrayList = new ArrayList<C>(sparseArray.size());
    for (int i = 0; i < sparseArray.size(); i++)
        arrayList.add(sparseArray.valueAt(i));
    return arrayList;
}

Answer 2

ArrayMap looks like a better choice, which is available since API 19.