Need Intagram ActivityClass/ActivityPackage/etc. for Activity Starter

[Shahrooz Farahmand]

Hi,

I need the information to make the button to open the Instagram app on the phone. I've read all of topics, sources and hints regarding this issue such as finding the info by log file, from the app documentation, other android app dev forums, etc. but no success. Also, I've used MAIN instead of VIEW and any possible varieties but not working.

I really appreciate your help.

[Taifun]

please provide the relevant part of your logcat output and we can try to help you to find the correct parameter

Taifun

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[Shahrooz Farahmand]

Taifun,

Thanks for reply. Actually this is one of the problem... I gave up to logcat as it didnt work for me. When I connect the phone to the PC it doesn't recognize it. I've tried to do it with simulator app on the phone and I got something but as my phone is not rooted it just returned the activity of the app itself. I've attached them though. 

BTW, I am not expert in working with logcat and maybe I need the correct command!

Thanks,

[Taifun]

unfortunately your logcat output does not help

see also Using the Activity Starter

 

Discovering how to set the ActivityStarter properties

If you want to start an app and you you don't have the source code or documentation, you might still be able figure out the package name and class name (and sometimes the intent) by launching the app and inspecting the Android system log.

For example, if you use the YouTube application to play a video, you'll see in the log:

I/ActivityManager(   86): Starting activity: Intent { act=android.intent.action.VIEW dat=vnd.youtube:nAPk9ycCbfc cmp=com.google.android.youtube/.PlayerActivity }

If you can find the "cmp=" string, then the ActivityPackage is the part before the slash, e.g.,  com.google.android.youtube.  The ActivityClass is is the entire "cmp=" part, without the slash character, e.g., com.google.android.youtube.PlayerActivity.   There may also in general be "dat=" information that should be specify as the DataUri property.

Taifun

[Shahrooz]

Hi Taifun,

Thanks for the resource but I've read it many times. No success... I couldn't find this ActivityClass/ActivityPackage for instagram any where.. Still looking for it.. BTW, I have another problem here: It would be great if you take a look at it.

https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer#!searchin/mitappinventortest/shahrooz/mitappinventortest/qV_hPoMBnFk/xoEs1lBJFAAJ

Thanks,

[Taifun]

1. start logcat

2. then start the Instagram app

3. then look at the logcat output and you should find it

Taifun

[Shahrooz]

Taifun,

I did it more than 30 times.. the only log is the one I've attached. :(

[Shahrooz]

Ok... found the solution...

Use these parameter to open a profile page or an image directly with Instagram app.

Instagram button:

Action: android.intent.action.VIEW

ActivityPackage: com.instagram.android

ActivityClass: com.instagram.android.activity.UrlHandlerActivity

DataUri: http://instagram.com/_u/USERNAME/ (Open a profile)

or

DataUri: http://instagram.com/p/IMAGE_ID/ (Open an image)

How to find Image ID:

Open the image in browser and get the code from the URL (screenshot attached)

[Taifun]

thank you for sharing the solution

Taifun

[Shahrooz]

Taifun,

That's the spirit of community.. Hope everyone believe in it..

[Abraham Getzler]

Added to my FAQ.

ABG