Android BroadcastReceiver or simple callback method?

Question

In my projects I am using BroadcastReceivers as a callback from a long running thread (eg. notify the activity that a download was finished and send some response d

Answer 1

I'll just add another option to the other great answers you've received already...

You don't have to create a broadcast receiver to receive Intents. In your android manifest file you can register any activity to receive intents:

        
               
               
             
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Then override the onNewIntent(Intent) method in your activity to receive it.

To send the Intent, use the Context.startActivity(Intent) method. Most likely you'll want to add the FLAG_ACTIVITY_SINGLE_TOP flag to your Intent so it doesn't create a new instance of your activity if one is already running.

EDIT: I just noticed you are running within a single application. Therefore, a simple callback is probably best. The solution above does work in a single app, but is more appropriate for different applications. I'll leave this here just in case it helps someone. Good luck!