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1. List of Major Android Versions and Their Code Names

Android is an open-source operating system for mobile devices. Each major version
has a corresponding code name based on a dessert or sweet treat. Below is the list
of major Android versions:

Version Codename Release Year

1.5 Cupcake 2009
1.6 Donut 2009
2.0 - 2.1 Eclair 2009
2.2 - 2.2.3 Froyo 2010
2.3 - 2.3.7 Gingerbread 2010
3.0 - 3.2.6 Honeycomb 2011
4.0 - 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich 2011
4.1 - 4.3.1 Jelly Bean 2012
4.4 - 4.4.4 KitKat 2013
5.0 - 5.1.1 Lollipop 2014
6.0 - 6.0.1 Marshmallow 2015
7.0 - 7.1.2 Nougat 2016
8.0 - 8.1 Oreo 2017
9.0 Pie 2018
10 Android 10 2019
11 Android 11 2020
12 Android 12 2021
13 Android 13 2022
14 Android 14 2023

After Android 9 (Pie), Google stopped using dessert names publicly, referring to
them by their version numbers.

Significance of Android Versions

Each version introduced major improvements:

• Cupcake (1.5): Introduced widgets.
• Eclair (2.0): Added Google Maps Navigation.
• Honeycomb (3.0): Designed specifically for tablets.
• Lollipop (5.0): Introduced Material Design.
• Marshmallow (6.0): Brought fingerprint authentication.
• Nougat (7.0): Enabled split-screen multitasking.
• Pie (9.0): Introduced gesture navigation.
 • Android 10-14: Focused on privacy, security, and AI-powered features.

2. Kotlin Program to Print the First 10 Fibonacci Numbers

Fibonacci Series Explanation

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the
two preceding ones.

Kotlin Code:

fun main() {
val n = 10
var first = 0
var second = 1

print("First $n Fibonacci numbers: $first $second ")

for (i in 3..n) {
val next = first + second
print("$next ")
first = second
second = next
}
}

Output:

First 10 Fibonacci numbers: 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34

Explanation:
• We initialize the first two Fibonacci numbers: 0 and 1.
• The loop runs from 3 to n (10), computing each Fibonacci number as the
sum of the previous two.
• The result is printed in sequence.

3. Kotlin Program to Check If a Number Is Even or Odd

Concept

A number is even if it is divisible by 2 (num % 2 == 0), otherwise, it is odd.

Kotlin Code:

fun main() {
print("Enter a number: ")
val num = readLine()!!.toInt()

if (num % 2 == 0) {
println("$num is Even")
} else {
println("$num is Odd")
}
}

Example Output:

Enter a number: 7
7 is Odd

Explanation:
1. The program asks the user to enter a number.
2. It checks the remainder when divided by 2 (num % 2).
3. If the remainder is 0, the number is even, else it’s odd.

4. What is an Activity in Android?

Definition

An Activity is a single screen in an Android application, representing the UI.

Roles of an Activity:
1. User Interface Management: Displays UI elements.
2. Handles User Interactions: Responds to button clicks, input, and gestures.
3. Lifecycle Management: Runs through different states (onCreate(), onStart(),
etc.).
4. Navigation: Moves between screens using Intents.

Lifecycle of an Activity

Lifecycle Method Description

onCreate() Called when the activity is first created.
onStart() Called when the activity becomes visible.
onResume() Called when the user starts interacting.
onPause() Called when the activity is partially visible.
onStop() Called when the activity is hidden.
onDestroy() Called before the activity is destroyed.

Example Activity Code

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
}
}

5. Android OS Architecture

Android has a layered architecture with the following components:

1. Linux Kernel
• Acts as the core of Android.
• Handles process management, memory management, device drivers.

2. Native Libraries
• Includes:
• SQLite (Database management).
• OpenGL (Graphics rendering).
• WebKit (Web rendering engine).

3. Android Runtime (ART)

• Converts Kotlin/Java code into native machine code for better performance.

4. Application Framework
• Provides core system services:
• Activity Manager
• Content Providers
• Notification Manager

5. Applications
• User-installed apps run at the top of the architecture.

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6. Kotlin Program to Save and Retrieve Data Using SharedPreferences

SharedPreferences store key-value pairs in an XML file.

Kotlin Code:

val sharedPref = getSharedPreferences("UserData", Context.MODE_PRIVATE)

val editor = sharedPref.edit()
editor.putString("username", "JohnDoe")
editor.apply()

// Retrieving
val name = sharedPref.getString("username", "DefaultName")
println("Saved Name: $name")

Explanation:
1. Saving Data: putString() saves "JohnDoe" under the key "username".
2. Retrieving Data: getString() fetches the stored value.

7. Kotlin Program for User Input (Name & Age)

fun main() {
print("Enter your name: ")
val name = readLine()!!

print("Enter your age: ")

val age = readLine()!!.toInt()

println("Hello, $name! You are $age years old.")

}

Explanation:
• Uses readLine() to get user input.
• Converts the age to Int.

8. Properties of Notifications

Android notifications include:

• Title & Content: setContentTitle("New Message")
• Icon: setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notify)
• Action Buttons: addAction()
 • Sound & Vibration: setSound(), setVibrate().

Example:

val builder = NotificationCompat.Builder(this, "channel_id")

.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.notification_icon)
.setContentTitle("New Notification")
.setContentText("Hello from Android!")

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13. Primitive Data Types in Kotlin

In Kotlin, primitive data types are the building blocks of variables. Kotlin provides
numeric, character, and boolean data types.

List of Primitive Data Types

Type Size Example Description

Int 32-bit val age = 25 Stores whole numbers.
Double 64-bit val price = 99.99 Stores floating-point numbers.
Float 32-bit val temp = 36.6f Stores decimals with less precision.
Long 64-bit val distance = 100000L Stores large whole numbers.
Short 16-bit val smallNumber: Short = 3000 Stores small whole numbers.
Byte 8-bit val byteVal: Byte = 127 Stores very small numbers (-128 to 127).
Boolean 1-bit val isAdult = true Stores true or false.
Char 16-bit val letter = 'A' Stores a single character.

Example Kotlin Program Using Primitive Data Types

fun main() {
val name: String = "Alice"
val age: Int = 25
val price: Double = 99.99
 val isStudent: Boolean = false

println("Name: $name")
println("Age: $age")
println("Price: $price")
println("Is Student? $isStudent")
}

Output

Name: Alice
Age: 25
Price: 99.99
Is Student? false

14. Reading Input in Kotlin Using readLine()

Definition
• readLine() is a function in Kotlin used to read user input from the console.

Example Kotlin Program

fun main() {
print("Enter your name: ")
val name = readLine()!!

print("Enter your age: ")

val age = readLine()!!.toInt()

println("Hello $name, you are $age years old!")

}

Explanation
1. readLine() reads input as a string.
2. !!.toInt() converts the string to an integer.

Example Output

Enter your name: John

Enter your age: 30
Hello John, you are 30 years old!

15. Operator Precedence and Associativity

Definition
• Operator Precedence determines the order in which operations are
executed.
• Associativity determines the direction (left to right or right to left) when
operators have the same precedence.

Operator Precedence Table

Operator Associativity Example

*/% Left to Right 10 / 2 * 3 → (10/2) * 3
+ - Left to Right 5 + 2 - 1 → (5+2) - 1
= Right to Left a = b = 5

Example Program

fun main() {
val result = 10 + 5 * 2
println("Result: $result") // Output: 20
}

Explanation
• * has a higher precedence than +, so 5 * 2 is calculated first, then added to
10.

16. Difference Between for, while, and do-while Loops

Loop Type Description Example

for loop Runs a fixed number of times for (i in 1..5) { println(i) }
while loop Runs while a condition is true while (x < 10) { x++ }
do-while loop Runs at least once, then checks condition
do { x++ } while (x < 10)

Example of All Loops in Kotlin

fun main() {
// For Loop
for (i in 1..5) {
println("For Loop: $i")
}

// While Loop
var x = 1
while (x <= 5) {
println("While Loop: $x")
x++
}

// Do-While Loop
var y = 1
do {
println("Do-While Loop: $y")
y++
} while (y <= 5)
}

17. What are Nested Loops? Example in Kotlin

Definition

A nested loop is a loop inside another loop.

Example of a Nested Loop in Kotlin

fun main() {
for (i in 1..3) {
for (j in 1..3) {
print("($i,$j) ")
}
println()
}
}

Output

(1,1) (1,2) (1,3)

(2,1) (2,2) (2,3)
(3,1) (3,2) (3,3)

18. Return, Break, and Continue Statements in Kotlin

Statement Usage Example

return Exits from a function return 5
break Exits from a loop if (x == 5) break
continueSkips to the next iteration if (x == 5) continue

Example Program Using return, break, and continue

fun main() {
for (i in 1..10) {
if (i == 5) continue
if (i == 8) break
println(i)
}
}

Output

1
2
3
4
6
7

19. Kotlin Program to Declare and Print Different Data Types

fun main() {
val number: Int = 10
val price: Double = 99.99
val isAvailable: Boolean = true

println("Number: $number")
println("Price: $price")
println("Available: $isAvailable")
}

Output

Number: 10
Price: 99.99
Available: true

20. What are Broadcast Receivers in Android?

Definition

A Broadcast Receiver is a component that listens for system-wide or app-specific

events.

Example: Listening for Battery Low Event

class BatteryReceiver : BroadcastReceiver() {

override fun onReceive(context: Context?, intent: Intent?) {
Toast.makeText(context, "Battery Low!", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show()
}
}

21. What is a Service in Android?

A Service runs in the background to perform tasks like music playback, data syncing,
or fetching location.

Types of Services

Type Description
Foreground Service Runs with a notification (e.g., music player).
Background Service Runs without UI (e.g., fetching data).

Example: Creating a Simple Service

class MyService : Service() {

override fun onStartCommand(intent: Intent?, flags: Int, startId: Int): Int {
println("Service Started")
return START_STICKY
}

override fun onBind(intent: Intent?): IBinder? {

return null
}
}

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22. What is a Content Provider in Android? When Would You Use One?
Definition

A Content Provider allows apps to share data with other apps in a structured way. It
manages access to a database, file system, or web services.

When to Use a Content Provider?

• When you want to share data between different applications.
• When different parts of an app need centralized data access.
• To manage structured data like contacts, messages, or media.

Example: Creating a Content Provider

Step 1: Create a Database Helper

class MyDatabaseHelper(context: Context) : SQLiteOpenHelper(context, "MyDB",

null, 1) {
override fun onCreate(db: SQLiteDatabase) {
db.execSQL("CREATE TABLE Users (id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT)")
}

override fun onUpgrade(db: SQLiteDatabase, oldVersion: Int, newVersion: Int) {}

}

Step 2: Create a Content Provider

class MyContentProvider : ContentProvider() {

override fun onCreate(): Boolean {
return true
}

override fun query(uri: Uri, projection: Array<String>?, selection: String?,

selectionArgs: Array<String>?, sortOrder: String?): Cursor? {
val db = MyDatabaseHelper(context!!).readableDatabase
return db.query("Users", projection, selection, selectionArgs, null, null,
sortOrder)
}
 override fun insert(uri: Uri, values: ContentValues?): Uri? {
val db = MyDatabaseHelper(context!!).writableDatabase
db.insert("Users", null, values)
return uri
}
}

Step 3: Add Content Provider to AndroidManifest.xml

<provider
android:name=".MyContentProvider"
android:authorities="com.example.provider"
android:exported="true"/>

Example Usage: Reading Data from Content Provider

val cursor = contentResolver.query(Uri.parse("content://com.example.provider/

Users"), null, null, null, null)

23. Kotlin Program for Basic Arithmetic Operations

fun main() {
print("Enter first number: ")
val num1 = readLine()!!.toDouble()

print("Enter second number: ")

val num2 = readLine()!!.toDouble()

println("Addition: ${num1 + num2}")

println("Subtraction: ${num1 - num2}")
println("Multiplication: ${num1 * num2}")
println("Division: ${num1 / num2}")
}
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24. Code to Create a Simple Widget that Displays the Current Time

Step 1: Create Widget Layout (res/layout/widget_layout.xml)

<TextView
android:id="@+id/widget_time"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Time"
android:textSize="20sp"/>

Step 2: Create Widget Provider Class

class TimeWidget : AppWidgetProvider() {

override fun onUpdate(context: Context, appWidgetManager: AppWidgetManager,
appWidgetIds: IntArray) {
for (widgetId in appWidgetIds) {
val views = RemoteViews(context.packageName, R.layout.widget_layout)
views.setTextViewText(R.id.widget_time, SimpleDateFormat("HH:mm:ss",
Locale.getDefault()).format(Date()))
appWidgetManager.updateAppWidget(widgetId, views)
}
}
}

Step 3: Register in AndroidManifest.xml

<receiver android:name=".TimeWidget">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data android:name="android.appwidget.provider"
android:resource="@xml/widget_info" />
</receiver>

25. Kotlin Function to Send a Notification When a Button is Clicked

fun sendNotification(context: Context) {

val channelId = "notification_channel"
val notificationManager =
context.getSystemService(NotificationManager::class.java)

if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {

val channel = NotificationChannel(channelId, "Channel Name",
NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_DEFAULT)
notificationManager.createNotificationChannel(channel)
}

val notification = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, channelId)

.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
.setContentTitle("Notification")
.setContentText("Button Clicked!")
.build()

notificationManager.notify(1, notification)
}

26. Activity Layout with Buttons That Change Color When Clicked

Step 1: Layout (activity_main.xml)

<Button
android:id="@+id/buttonRed"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Red" />
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Step 2: Kotlin Code

buttonRed.setOnClickListener {
buttonRed.setBackgroundColor(Color.RED)
}

27. Different Methods of Data Storage in Android

Storage Type Use Case Example

Shared Preferences Small key-value pairs User settings
Internal Storage Private app files Save text files
External Storage Large files Save images/videos
SQLite Database Structured data User data
Room Database SQLite with easier API Store objects

28. How Shared Preferences Work in Android

• Stores key-value pairs.
• Best for storing small data like user settings.

Example: Save and Retrieve Data Using Shared Preferences

val sharedPreferences = getSharedPreferences("MyPrefs", Context.MODE_PRIVATE)

// Saving Data
val editor = sharedPreferences.edit()
editor.putString("username", "Alice")
editor.apply()

// Retrieving Data
val username = sharedPreferences.getString("username", "Default")
println("Username: $username")
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29. Kotlin Program to Populate a ListView with Sample Data

Step 1: Layout (activity_main.xml)

<ListView
android:id="@+id/listView"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>

Step 2: Kotlin Code

val items = arrayOf("Item 1", "Item 2", "Item 3")

val adapter = ArrayAdapter(this, android.R.layout.simple_list_item_1, items)
listView.adapter = adapter

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30. What is the Notification API in Android? Describe its Purpose and Key
Components.

Definition

The Notification API in Android is a framework that allows applications to display

notifications to inform users about events, updates, or alerts.

Purpose of the Notification API

• Alerts users even when the app is in the background.
• Improves user engagement by keeping them informed.
• Provides interactive features like reply actions, buttons, and deep links.
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Key Components of the Notification API

Component Description
NotificationManager System service that manages notifications.
NotificationCompat.Builder Used to create and customize notifications.
NotificationChannel Required for Android 8.0+ to categorize notifications.
PendingIntent Allows user interaction with the notification.
BigTextStyle, InboxStyle Allows expanded, detailed notifications.

Example: Creating a Basic Notification in Kotlin

fun sendNotification(context: Context) {

val channelId = "my_channel"

// Get NotificationManager
val notificationManager =
context.getSystemService(NotificationManager::class.java)

// Create Notification Channel (Android 8.0+)

if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
val channel = NotificationChannel(channelId, "My Notifications",
NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_DEFAULT)
notificationManager.createNotificationChannel(channel)
}

// Create Notification
val notification = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, channelId)
.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
.setContentTitle("New Notification")
.setContentText("This is a sample notification")
.setPriority(NotificationCompat.PRIORITY_DEFAULT)
.build()

// Show Notification
notificationManager.notify(1, notification)
}
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31. Explain the Role of the Notification Builder in Creating Notifications in Android.

Definition

NotificationCompat.Builder is a helper class in Android that simplifies the process of

creating and customizing notifications.

Role of Notification Builder

1. Set Notification Content
• Defines title, message, icon, and priority.
2. Add Actions
• Enables buttons, reply options, and intents.
3. Customize Appearance
• Supports big text, images, and media controls.
4. Ensure Compatibility
• Works across different Android versions.

Example: Using NotificationCompat.Builder

val builder = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, "channel_id")

.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
.setContentTitle("New Message")
.setContentText("Hello, this is a detailed notification.")
.setPriority(NotificationCompat.PRIORITY_HIGH)
.addAction(R.drawable.ic_reply, "Reply", pendingIntent)

32. Describe What Widgets Are in Android and Their Purpose on the Home Screen.

Definition

Widgets are mini applications that run directly on the home screen, allowing users to
view information without opening the app.

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Purpose of Widgets
• Quick access to information (e.g., weather, calendar).
• Increases user engagement.
• Supports user interaction (e.g., music control, task lists).

Example: Creating a Simple Clock Widget

Step 1: Widget Layout (res/layout/widget_layout.xml)

<TextView
android:id="@+id/widget_text"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Time"
android:textSize="18sp"/>

Step 2: Create a Widget Provider (ClockWidget.kt)

class ClockWidget : AppWidgetProvider() {

override fun onUpdate(context: Context, appWidgetManager: AppWidgetManager,
appWidgetIds: IntArray) {
for (widgetId in appWidgetIds) {
val views = RemoteViews(context.packageName, R.layout.widget_layout)
views.setTextViewText(R.id.widget_text, SimpleDateFormat("HH:mm:ss",
Locale.getDefault()).format(Date()))
appWidgetManager.updateAppWidget(widgetId, views)
}
}
}

Step 3: Register Widget in AndroidManifest.xml

<receiver android:name=".ClockWidget">
<intent-filter>
 <action android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE"/>
</intent-filter>
<meta-data android:name="android.appwidget.provider"
android:resource="@xml/widget_info"/>
</receiver>

33. Kotlin Example: Starting a New Activity Using an Explicit Intent

val intent = Intent(this, SecondActivity::class.java)

startActivity(intent)

Explanation:
• The Intent explicitly specifies SecondActivity, meaning it will launch only
that activity.

34. Kotlin Code for a Broadcast Receiver that Listens for Battery Low Events

class BatteryLowReceiver : BroadcastReceiver() {

override fun onReceive(context: Context, intent: Intent) {
Toast.makeText(context, "Battery is low!", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show()
}
}

Register in AndroidManifest.xml

<receiver android:name=".BatteryLowReceiver">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.BATTERY_LOW"/>
</intent-filter>
</receiver>

35. How Can Actions Be Attached to Notifications? Why Are They Important?

Why Are Notification Actions Important?

• Improves user engagement by allowing interactions.
 • Shortcuts to app features (e.g., replying to messages).

Example: Adding Action Button to a Notification

val intent = Intent(context, ReplyActivity::class.java)

val pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getActivity(context, 0, intent,
PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT)

val notification = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, "channel_id")

.setContentTitle("New Message")
.setContentText("Tap to reply")
.addAction(R.drawable.ic_reply, "Reply", pendingIntent)
.build()

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36. Kotlin Program to Send an SMS Using the Telephony API

Introduction

Android provides the Telephony API that allows applications to send SMS messages
programmatically. This is useful for applications that need to automate notifications,
OTP (One-Time Passwords), or user communication via SMS.

Key Components of Sending an SMS

1. SmsManager – This class allows sending SMS messages.
2. Permissions – The app must have SEND_SMS permission in
AndroidManifest.xml.
3. Runtime Permission Handling – Since Android 6.0 (API level 23), apps must
request SMS permissions at runtime.

Step 1: Add Permission in AndroidManifest.xml

Before sending SMS, declare the following permission:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SEND_SMS"/>

Step 2: Kotlin Code to Send an SMS

import android.Manifest
import android.content.pm.PackageManager
import android.os.Bundle
import android.telephony.SmsManager
import android.widget.Button
import android.widget.EditText
import android.widget.Toast
import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity
import androidx.core.app.ActivityCompat
import androidx.core.content.ContextCompat

class SmsActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_sms)

val phoneNumber = findViewById<EditText>(R.id.phoneNumber)

val message = findViewById<EditText>(R.id.message)
val sendButton = findViewById<Button>(R.id.sendButton)

sendButton.setOnClickListener {
if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this,
Manifest.permission.SEND_SMS) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
sendSMS(phoneNumber.text.toString(), message.text.toString())
} else {
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this,
arrayOf(Manifest.permission.SEND_SMS), 1)
}
}
}

private fun sendSMS(phone: String, msg: String) {

try {
val smsManager = SmsManager.getDefault()
smsManager.sendTextMessage(phone, null, msg, null, null)
 Toast.makeText(this, "SMS Sent Successfully",
Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
} catch (e: Exception) {
Toast.makeText(this, "Failed to Send SMS", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
}
}
}

Explanation of the Code

• Permission Handling:
• Checks if the app has SEND_SMS permission.
• If permission is missing, it requests it.
• SmsManager Usage:
• SmsManager.getDefault().sendTextMessage() is used to send the SMS.
• User Input:
• Allows users to enter a phone number and message, then sends the SMS
when a button is clicked.

Output & Behavior

1. If the permission is not granted, the app requests it.
2. Once granted, the user can enter a phone number and a message.
3. Clicking Send SMS triggers the message to be sent.
4. A Toast message confirms whether the SMS was sent successfully or failed.

37. Code to Add a Marker with an Image on Google Maps

Introduction

In Android, the Google Maps API allows developers to display maps, mark locations,
and enhance user navigation. Markers are icons that represent locations on the map.

Steps to Add a Marker with an Image

1. Enable Google Maps API in the Google Cloud Console.
2. Add the Google Maps SDK to your project.
3. Request location permissions (if needed).
4. Use MarkerOptions to place a marker with a custom image.
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Step 1: Add Dependencies in build.gradle

dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.0.0'
}

Step 2: Add API Key in AndroidManifest.xml

<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
android:value="YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY"/>

Step 3: Kotlin Code to Add a Marker with an Image

import android.os.Bundle
import com.google.android.gms.maps.CameraUpdateFactory
import com.google.android.gms.maps.GoogleMap
import com.google.android.gms.maps.OnMapReadyCallback
import com.google.android.gms.maps.SupportMapFragment
import com.google.android.gms.maps.model.BitmapDescriptorFactory
import com.google.android.gms.maps.model.LatLng
import com.google.android.gms.maps.model.MarkerOptions
import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity

class MapsActivity : AppCompatActivity(), OnMapReadyCallback {

override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_maps)

val mapFragment = supportFragmentManager.findFragmentById(R.id.map) as

SupportMapFragment
mapFragment.getMapAsync(this)
}

override fun onMapReady(googleMap: GoogleMap) {

 val location = LatLng(37.7749, -122.4194) // San Francisco
googleMap.addMarker(
MarkerOptions()
.position(location)
.title("San Francisco")
.icon(BitmapDescriptorFactory.fromResource(R.drawable.custom_marker))
)
googleMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLngZoom(location, 10f))
}
}

Explanation of the Code

• OnMapReadyCallback initializes the map when ready.
• LatLng sets the marker’s position (latitude & longitude).
• MarkerOptions().icon(BitmapDescriptorFactory.fromResource()) customizes
the marker with an image.
• moveCamera() centers the map on the marker with zoom level 10f.

Expected Output

When the app runs, Google Maps will show San Francisco with a custom marker
icon.

Additional Features
• Use default
markers: .icon(BitmapDescriptorFactory.defaultMarker(BitmapDescriptorFactory.HUE
_BLUE))
• Add click listeners to markers for interactivity.

38. Implement Runtime Permission Requests for Location Services Required for
Google Maps Functionality

Introduction

Android restricts access to sensitive information like location data for security
reasons. Apps must request permissions at runtime (starting from Android 6.0, API
level 23).

Types of Location Permissions in Android

1. ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION – Provides precise GPS-based location.
2. ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION – Provides an approximate location using
WiFi or cell towers.

Step 1: Declare Permissions in AndroidManifest.xml

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
<uses-permission
android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"/>

Step 2: Check and Request Permissions in Kotlin

import android.Manifest
import android.content.pm.PackageManager
import android.os.Bundle
import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity
import androidx.core.app.ActivityCompat
import androidx.core.content.ContextCompat

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

private val LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUEST_CODE = 1

override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {

super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)

if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this,
Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION)
!= PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this,
arrayOf(Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION),
LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUEST_CODE)
}
}
 override fun onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode: Int, permissions:
Array<String>, grantResults: IntArray) {
super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults)
if (requestCode == LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUEST_CODE) {
if (grantResults.isNotEmpty() && grantResults[0] ==
PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
// Permission granted, proceed with location access
} else {
// Permission denied, show a message
}
}
}
}

Explanation of the Code

1. Check if permission is granted using ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission().
2. If not granted, request it using ActivityCompat.requestPermissions().
3. Handle the user’s response in onRequestPermissionsResult().

Expected Output
• If the user grants permission, location services work.
• If the user denies permission, the app cannot access location data.

Best Practices
• Always explain why location access is needed using a dialog.
• If denied, allow the user to enable it from App Settings.

39. Create a GridView Layout in Kotlin That Displays Images from Drawable
Resources and Handles Item Selection

Introduction

A GridView is used to display items (such as images) in a grid layout. It’s commonly
used for photo galleries, e-commerce apps, and file browsers.
⸻

Step 1: Create GridView Layout in activity_main.xml

<GridView
android:id="@+id/gridView"
android:numColumns="3"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>

Step 2: Create Image Adapter (ImageAdapter.kt)

import android.content.Context
import android.view.View
import android.view.ViewGroup
import android.widget.BaseAdapter
import android.widget.ImageView

class ImageAdapter(private val context: Context, private val images: Array<Int>) :

BaseAdapter() {
override fun getCount(): Int = images.size
override fun getItem(position: Int): Any = images[position]
override fun getItemId(position: Int): Long = position.toLong()

override fun getView(position: Int, convertView: View?, parent: ViewGroup?): View

{
val imageView = convertView as? ImageView ?: ImageView(context)
imageView.setImageResource(images[position])
imageView.layoutParams = ViewGroup.LayoutParams(250, 250)
imageView.scaleType = ImageView.ScaleType.CENTER_CROP
return imageView
}
}

Step 3: Set Up GridView in MainActivity.kt

import android.os.Bundle
import android.widget.GridView
import android.widget.Toast
import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)

val gridView = findViewById<GridView>(R.id.gridView)

val images = arrayOf(R.drawable.image1, R.drawable.image2,
R.drawable.image3)

val adapter = ImageAdapter(this, images)

gridView.adapter = adapter

gridView.setOnItemClickListener { _, _, position, _ ->

Toast.makeText(this, "Clicked Item: $position",
Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
}
}
}

Explanation of the Code

• GridView Layout: Displays images in a 3-column grid.
• ImageAdapter: Uses BaseAdapter to bind images to the GridView.
• Click Listener: Shows a Toast message when an item is clicked.

Expected Output

A grid of images from the drawable folder, with a message when an image is clicked.

40. Compare Java and Kotlin for Android Development. What Are the Advantages of
Using Kotlin Over Java?

Introduction
Both Java and Kotlin are used for Android development, but Kotlin is the preferred
language since it is more modern, concise, and safer.

Comparison Table: Java vs Kotlin

Feature Java Kotlin

Null Safety No, requires manual checks Yes, prevents NullPointerExceptions
Code Conciseness More boilerplate code Less code, more readable
Extension Functions Not available Available
Coroutines No (uses Threads) Yes, simplifies background tasks
Default Arguments Not supported Supported
Interoperability N/A Fully interoperable with Java

Advantages of Kotlin Over Java

1. Less Code, More Readability
• Example in Java:

public class Example {

public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello, Java!");
}
}

• Same in Kotlin:

fun main() {
println("Hello, Kotlin!")
}

2. Null Safety
• Java allows null, leading to crashes.
• Kotlin prevents null values by default.
• Example:

var name: String? = null // Nullable variable

println(name?.length) // Safe call, won't crash
 3. Coroutines for Background Tasks
• Java uses Threads (complex & resource-heavy).
• Kotlin has Coroutines, which are lightweight and easy to manage.
• Example:

GlobalScope.launch {
delay(1000L)
println("Coroutine Running")
}

4. Interoperability with Java

• Kotlin can call Java code and vice versa.
• Allows gradual migration from Java to Kotlin.

Conclusion

Kotlin reduces boilerplate code, improves safety, and enhances performance in

Android development. Google recommends Kotlin as the primary language for
Android apps.