Is there on install event in android?

Question

Is there some event/receiver or something for handling first execution after installation or directly after installation? Or Do I need it emulate with preferences?

Answer 1

There is the ACTION_PACKAGE_ADDED Broadcast Intent, but the application being installed doesn't receive this.

So checking if a preference is set is probably the easiest solution.

SharedPreferences p = PreferenceManager.getDefaultSharedPreferences(this); boolean firstRun = p.getBoolean(PREFERENCE_FIRST_RUN, true); p.edit().putBoolean(PREFERENCE_FIRST_RUN, false).commit(); 

Answer 2

See Get referrer after installing app from Android Market - you can put whatever you want in there. I believe this is how Plan B works - the app that can send back your phone's location after it's stolen, that you install from the website after it's been stolen.