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Step 1: Implementation of Remote Actions

1. Check for the activity to handle the KeyEvent in a manifest file, AndroidManifest.xml.

2. Add <intent-filter> and <meta-data> elements to that activity.
   AndroidManifest.xml resource file defining RemoteActions must be specified for <meta-data>.

   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
             package="com.example.spenremote.racingcar">
   
       <application ...
           <activity android:name=".MainActivity"
               <intent-filter>
                   <action android:name="com.samsung.android.support.REMOTE_ACTION" />
               </intent-filter>
               <meta-data
                   android:name="com.samsung.android.support.REMOTE_ACTION"
                   android:resource="@xml/remote_action_sample"/>
           </activity>
       </application>
   
   </manifest>
   

   Note :

   Only one RemoteAction per app is allowed at the moment. If you define RemoteActions to several activities, all other except one may be ignored.

   
   
   Tip :

   Learn more by watching the video

   
   

3. Create an .xml file under res/xml/. (Name the file with the same name as the resource specified previously)

   

4. Create the desired <action> elements in the XML file created as seen below. XML has a root element of <remote-actions>, and may include several <action> elements. In addition, each <action> contains information about id, label, priority, trigger_key, etc.
   If you want to map a default action to a specific gesture, you need to add a <preference> element.

   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <remote-actions version="1.2">
       <action
           id="pause_or_resume"
           label="@string/pause_or_resume"
           priority="1"
           trigger_key="SPACE">
           <preference name="gesture" value="click"/>
           <preference name="button_only" value="true"/>
       </action>
       <action
           id="move_left"
           label="@string/move_car_left"
           priority="2"
           trigger_key="DPAD_LEFT">
           <preference name="gesture" value="swipe_left"/>
           <preference name="motion_only" value="true"/>
       </action>
       <action
           id="move_right"
           label="@string/move_car_right"
           priority="3"
           trigger_key="DPAD_RIGHT">
           <preference name="gesture" value="swipe_right"/>
           <preference name="motion_only" value="true"/>
       </action>
       <action
           id="restart"
           label="@string/restart"
           priority="4"
           trigger_key="CTRL+R">
           <preference name="gesture" value="circle_cw|circle_ccw"/>
           <preference name="motion_only" value="true"/>
       </action>
   </remote-actions>
   

   Tip :

   Learn more by watching the video

   
   

Step 2: Implementation of KeyEvent-Callback

Apply the KeyEvent-Callback to the activity where RemoteActions have been declared. Please refer to the Android Developers website for detailed guidelines. It is recommended to handle the sent KeyEvent at onKeyDown.

Android Developers Website: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/KeyEvent.Callback.html

Add the following KeyEvent-Callback as seen below:

1. Space key: Pause or Resume the racing game
2. Left key: Move the car to left direction
3. Right key: Move the car to right direction
4. Ctrl + R key: Restart the racing game

@Override
public boolean onKeyDown(int keyCode, KeyEvent event) {
    if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_SPACE) {
        RacingCar.PlayState state = racingCar.getPlayState();
        if (state == RacingCar.PlayState.Playing) {
            pause();
        } else {
            resume();
        }
    } else if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_LEFT) {
        moveCarTo(RacingCar.POS_LEFT);
    } else if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_DPAD_RIGHT) {
        moveCarTo(RacingCar.POS_RIGHT);
    } else if ((event.getMetaState() & KeyEvent.META_CTRL_ON) != 0
            && (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_R)) {
        restart();
    }

    return super.onKeyDown(keyCode, event);
}

Now everything is ready. When you have installed your app, make sure that your app icon appears properly in the settings below. Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions

You're done!

Congratulations! You have successfully achieved the goal of this Code Lab activity. Now, you can map air actions events on a game or app by yourself! But, if you're having trouble, you may check out the link below.