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This Activity already has an action bar supplied by the window decor

Published on September 2, 2023

## 😱 Error: This Activity already has an action bar supplied by the window decor So you've decided to upgrade your app to use the cool and modern `Toolbar` instead of the old and clunky action bar. But when you try to make the switch, you encounter this

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google-services.json for different productFlavors

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 Calling all Android developers! 🔥 If you've been scratching your head 🤔 trying to figure out how to configure the `google-services.json` file for different product flavors in your app, worry no more! 🙌 In this blog post, we'll tackle this common issu

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How to start an application using Android ADB tools

Published on September 2, 2023

📱🔧 **How to Start an Application using Android ADB Tools: A Complete Guide** 🔧📱 Are you an Android developer who is struggling to start an application using Android's ADB tools? Look no further! In this blog post, we will walk you through the process,

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Comparison of Android networking libraries: OkHTTP, Retrofit, and Volley

Published on September 2, 2023

📱 **Comparison of Android Networking Libraries: OkHTTP, Retrofit, and Volley** 🌐 Are you an iOS developer venturing into the world of Android? Are you looking for the perfect networking library for your Android project? Look no further! In this blog pos

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How to change progress bar"s progress color in Android

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Change Progress Bar's Progress Color in Android 🌈 So, you're building an awesome Android application and you've added a horizontal progress bar to show the progress of a task. But wait, the default progress color is yellow, and you want to give

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Display Back Arrow on Toolbar

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Display the Back Arrow on Toolbar So, you're making the switch from the old and outdated `ActionBar` to the modern and sleek `Toolbar` in your application. Good choice! 👍 But you've encountered a little roadblock - how do you display and set a c

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How to connect to my http://localhost web server from Android Emulator

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 Blog Post: How to Connect to Your Localhost Web Server from Android Emulator 📱💻 Introduction: Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Are you struggling to connect to your localhost web server from the Android emulator? 😩 Don't worry, you're not alone! Many de

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How to use SharedPreferences in Android to store, fetch and edit values

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Use SharedPreferences in Android 📱💾 So, you want to store a time value in your Android app and you need to be able to retrieve and edit it? Don't worry, we've got you covered! 😎 ## What are SharedPreferences? 🤔 SharedPreferences is an essen

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More than one file was found with OS independent path "META-INF/LICENSE"

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 **Blog Post: How to Fix the "More than one file was found with OS independent path 'META-INF/LICENSE'" Error in Android Build** 📱💥 Have you ever encountered the frustrating error "Execution failed for task ':app:transformResourcesWithMergeJavaResForD

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Example: Communication between Activity and Service using Messaging

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 Are you having trouble with communication between Activity and Service using Messaging in Android? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers have faced the same issue, and we're here to help you out. In this blog post, we'll provide an example proj