I don't know when to use someActivityClass.this and when to use getApplicationContext() to set as a Context ! What is the difference ? When do I have to use the first option and when do I have to use the second option ?
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3http://possiblemobile.com/2013/06/context/ – laalto Mar 30 '15 at 07:33
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possible duplicate of [Difference between getContext() , getApplicationContext() , getBaseContext() and "this"](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10641144/difference-between-getcontext-getapplicationcontext-getbasecontext-and) – Anggrayudi H Mar 30 '15 at 09:23
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Its very small but very important difference in android application code.
android.content.Context
Context is an abstract class whose allows access to application-specific resources and classes, as well as up-calls for application-level operations such as launching activities, broadcasting and receiving intents, etc.
1. getApplicationContext(): Application context is attached to the application's life-cycle.
2. LoginActivity.this : Activity context is live with the Activity's life-cycle and can be destroyed if the activity's onDestroy.
3. getBaseContext() : This Context is available to widgets and Views.
For more detail :
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Context.html
When to call activity context OR application context?
Difference between getContext() , getApplicationContext() , getBaseContext() and "this"
