Cancelling file download with httpclient and asynctask

Question

In my app I need to download files from url locations. I want to display progress of the download in a dialogbox (or optionally in the notification area). I\'ve come across

Answer 1

I would suggest you to go through this link for the dark-side of AsyncTasks: http://bon-app-etit.blogspot.in/2013/04/the-dark-side-of-asynctask.html .

Google has released a library called "Volley" that is used nowadays for faster and better networking .

It solves Bad points of AsyncTasks.

Canceling request using volley