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Asked: 2026-06-07T19:56:29+00:00

In an effort to learn Android I am writing a small app. The first

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In an effort to learn Android I am writing a small app. The first thing I am trying to do is login via a remote API.

I would like to show a “loading” dialog when the call is being made (in case he user in using mobile internet). Researching this has shown two possible methods.

One is to use a ProgressDialog and a private class that extends Thread, the other is using a private class that extends AsyncTask.

Which is best/more appropriate for this task?

I have tried using the ProgressDialog version but am struggling. I have put the function making the http request in the extended Thread run() method, but am unsure on how to pass the response data (JSON) back into my activity.

Any and all help gratefully received.

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  1. Editorial Team

    The best way possible is to use an AsyncTask with a ProgressDialog. You should extend AsyncTask and implement all the methods you need:

    • onPreExecute() – here you initialize your ProgressDialog and show() it
    • doInBackground() – here you do your work
    • onPostExecute() – here you call dismiss() on ProgressDialog to hide it
    • (optional) onProgressUpdate() – here you can change the progress of your ProgressDialog if it’s determinate

    There is a get() method in AsyncTask class that lets you retrieve the result of the work. Also you can implement an interface between the AsyncTask and calling Activity to return the result. Hope this helps.

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