Why do I get a deprecation error on the line containing setWallpaper(bmp)
, and how can I resolve it?
Error: The method setWallpaper(Bitmap) from the type Context is deprecated
switch(v.getId()){
case R.id.bSetWallpaper:
try {
getApplicationContext().setWallpaper(bmp);
} catch (IOException e) {
// TODO Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
}
break;
A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous, or because a better alternative exists.
Existing code that makes use of deprecated functions is usually okay if left alone, but may require a refactor to make use of newer versions of a library. It is important to point out that "deprecated" does not necessarily mean the function will cease to exist or work in a new version.
In information technology (IT), deprecation means that although something is available or allowed, it is not recommended or that -- in the case where something must be used -- to say it is deprecated means that its failings are recognized.
When something is deprecated, it means the developers have created a better way of doing it and that you should no longer be using the old, or deprecated way. Things that are deprecated are subject to removal in the future.
In your case, the correct way to set the wallpaper if you have an image path is as follows:
is = new FileInputStream(new File(imagePath));
bis = new BufferedInputStream(is);
Bitmap bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeStream(bis);
Bitmap useThisBitmap = Bitmap.createScaledBitmap(
bitmap, parent.getWidth(), parent.getHeight(), true);
bitmap.recycle();
if(imagePath!=null){
System.out.println("Hi I am try to open Bit map");
wallpaperManager = WallpaperManager.getInstance(this);
wallpaperDrawable = wallpaperManager.getDrawable();
wallpaperManager.setBitmap(useThisBitmap);
If you have an image URI, then use the following:
wallpaperManager = WallpaperManager.getInstance(this);
wallpaperDrawable = wallpaperManager.getDrawable();
mImageView.setImageURI(imagepath);
From Maidul's answer to this question.
"Deprecated" means that the particular code you are using is no longer the recommended method of achieving that functionality. You should look at the documentation for your given method, and it will more than likely provide a link to the recommended method in it's place.
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