Question

I’d like to receive a TouchEvent in my Android application any time the screen is touched. Even if my application is not in focus.

Is there an general even listener or intent filter I can write to achieve this?

The goal is to write system wide gesture engine. So for example, if the user swiped up and then down, a certain application would be launched regardless of where the user is.

Thank you,

Answer 1

I’d like to receive a TouchEvent in my Android application any time the screen is touched. Even if my
application is not in focus.

This is not possible from an SDK application. You are welcome to add this to your own custom firmware, though.