how to create startup application in android?

Question

I am new to android. I need to create an auto startup application. That application will control the files( if we open a image file from Gallery (or) mail attachments, on that time our application give a alert dialog to the user). Please guide to how to create an auto startup application to control all the file format in the android emulator.

Answer 1

You should use the permission android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED and register a BroadcastReceiver for android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED.

Update: I can't find a source, but I'm pretty sure, before an app is able to receive android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED it should at least have been started once since it's installation.