can we show badge number on android app icon like iphone?

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Is there a way to add a badge to an application icon in Android?

I just wanted to know that can we show the badge number in Android app Icon?

I know that android notifications are different then Iphone but i want to do in my android app.

Is that applicable?

Thanks for your answer.

[Look at a Question over here](http://stackoverflow.com/q/8476544/593709) — Adil Soomro, Jan 20 '12 at 07:26

score 10 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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I think we can do it. check this question Badge on Android TabHost. the accepted answers refers to this code https://github.com/jgilfelt/android-viewbadger

Edit i haven't tried yet. check this question. Is there a way to add a badge to an application icon in Android?

edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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answered Jan 20 '12 at 06:53

AD14

Does this project let put badge on app icon? – Jin35 Jan 20 '12 at 07:13
+1 for suggestions... and is @Jin35 asking, it will posible? – Siten Jan 20 '12 at 08:29
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@Jin35 This lib saves my life, and it works with app icon, as in facebook app https://github.com/leolin310148/ShortcutBadger – Vlad Yarovyi Jul 17 '14 at 13:08
try this...this will work...i tried and is working fine... https://github.com/leolin310148/ShortcutBadger – dreamdeveloper Feb 08 '16 at 11:34

score 7 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:08

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You can do it only by creating widget instead app icon. Look this question for more info.

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answered Jan 20 '12 at 06:51

Jin35

What is with the mail shortcut? It shows a badge and isn't a widget. – JacksOnF1re Dec 21 '14 at 17:25

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