add item to the settings in android framework

Question

i am working in android frameworks.i want to add an item to the existing settings in the android OS.can u plz tell me how to do this?

Answer 1

First read about PreferenceActivity. These group of classes handle user prefs.

Then depending on your task, do something like this.

In case you want to add a live wallpaper or an input method add android:settingsActivity in your Manifest. (Example : here)

Or follow this tutorial