How to monitor internet connection loss in android service

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I want to write an android service at is activated when the internet connection goes down, and displays another activity to user when that happens. I don't know how to start to write this service. Can any one give me an idea or better tutorial how to catch the connection down within Android service.

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if u have connection problem to refer this link: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5165099/android-how-to-handle-change-in-network-from-gprs-to-wi-fi-and-vice-versa-whi — XEME, Jul 20 '12 at 13:53

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 20 '12 at 12:55

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When Internet connectivity changes, the system sends out a broadcast with an android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE intent. You should be able to create a broadcast receiver that will be called whenever the device is connected or loses its connection.

answered Jul 20 '12 at 12:55

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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You've to write a receiver for the connection changes.

You can look right here : Android, How to handle change in network (from GPRS to Wi-fi and vice-versa) while polling for data

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answered Jul 20 '12 at 12:52

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How to monitor internet connection loss in android service

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