Shared Preference String Variable does not work in if statement

Question

I can not use a String Value that I get from Shared Preference in if statement.

Here's a brief description:

if(jm == "Mute"){
// do something
}

This Statement works when

String jm = "Mute";

But doesn't work when

prefs = getSharedPreferences(PREF_NAME, 0);

String jm = prefs.getString("key", "");
//which returns Mute

Answer 1

use .equals in if statement to get work so change

if(jm == "Mute"){

to

if(jm.equals("Mute")){

For more info see How do I compare strings in Java?

Answer 2

Strings should be compared using equals(). Using == you are comparing references not the actual content of the string.

How do I compare strings in Java?