I want to run a method periodically in an android activity which updates a certain field after x seconds. I know it can be done in timerTask but what is the best way to do it? Code samples would be helpful.
Share
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
I want to run a method periodically in an android activity which updates a certain field after x seconds. I know it can be done in timerTask but what is the best way to do it? Code samples would be helpful.
You should use
Handlerand itspostDelayedfunction. You can find example here: Repeat a task with a time delay?