Find specific app on device

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#1

hi developers, is it possible to look for an particular app installed on the device via Package name? and get result in true or false?

#2

You can use Activity Starter.

#3

yes bor i make a video on this topic on my channel .play store app install verify

#4

Will you explain please if possible with blocks??

#5

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The Resolve Activity will return the Activity Class, if the app is available, else an empty string.

#6

This block is now available in https://community.makeroid.io/t/makeroid-utility-blocks/7349/3?u=pavi2410

#7

Thank you very much. i’m not attempting to launch any app. anyway i wanted to know the simple block like if apk is installed on the device than show toast “Apk found” if not “Apk not found”? looking forwards the reply :sweat_smile:

#8

This doesn’t launch the app, only finds it.

#9

can i know this?

#10

You can do like this

not is empty? ActivityStarter1.Resolve Activity
// true -> app found
// false -> app not found
#11

cat got stuck on the air… will you plz provide screenshot of the blocks for better understanding?

#12

here are some examples App Inventor Code Snippets | Pura Vida Apps
Taifun

#13

do i really need to fill “class” for looking an app installed on the device? how can i get class for any app?

#14

you might want to try the package manager extension
btw the extensions directory is here App Inventor Extensions: Package Manager | Pura Vida Apps
Taifun

#15