Manifest File
Explore the purpose and structure of the Android manifest file used to register app components, declare permissions, and set configurations like SDK versions and hardware requirements. This lesson helps you understand how the manifest file enables the Android OS to manage app installation and operation effectively.
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We register information on activities in the manifest file of our app to use them and manage their lifecycles. The Android manifest file is an XML file that provides essential information about an app to the Android OS. This file must be present in the root directory of every Android app’s project. The manifest file contains information about the app’s permissions and app components.
Purpose
The manifest file has several purposes, such as:
It declares the app’s package name, version, and any necessary permissions required by the app. ...