I would like to execute some code on installation in order to register with an API. This would happen without user interaction other than purchase>download>install from the market. While I can (and do) trigger this on first run, I’ve seen testers who, after reinstalling their OS, just re-download their apps and forget to open for the first time. As my apps primary use is as a service when someone calls, they are normally not too likely to open the app for long periods of time.
My preference would be to create a notification on installation reminding them they need to open the app.
I have looked at using DBOpenHelper onCreate or onUpgrade but these seem to fire when the database is requested (i.e. after a user interaction)
The install/remove/upgrade intents aren’t any good either as they don’t register in the app being installed.
I guess I’m looking to see if there is a way to do this or if it’s been locked down completely, so I’m happy to accept answers citing documentation/research showing it’s not possible.
This kind of thing has been covered before. Summary: no, there is no reliable way.