Hi Guys apologies for going over old ground with this topic, but its truly become a real pain in the a**. All I would love to have is a very simple, straight forward guide to adding Parse Push Notification to my Android App. There are a number of guides, but some are too old to use and some are extremely vague and assume that those reading the guide, know Android inside out. I'm not a coder, especially for Android, but its becoming very frustrating, when I'm told to follow Parse integration on their site, but it still doesn't work. Can anyone help make this process less complicated, I would really appreciate it. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Does anyone know what is happening here: PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, (Class<? extends Activity>) YourActivity.class); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); Line: setDefaultPushCallback (is crossed out) Lines: PushService.................................(this, (Class<? extends Activity>) YourActivity.class); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); (rest of the code has a red line under it) Just don't know how to fix this issue.

Also looking for an working HowTo for Parse... ;-(

Hang in there buddy, I'm certain someone will come to our aid.

check this out http://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=E3B45D30159141A2242466B

Hi CMCOFFEE The link you posted is for Scringo integration and not Parse Push Notification, which is what I need. Thanks, but I'm sure it will help someone, even though Scringo have discontinued their services.

Any news? ;-)

None!

Also parse.read it further down

@CMCOFFE: There is no detailed information in there ;-((( On my Samsung Device the App Chrashes with Parse on StartUp... Does anybody knows where to Change the Code?

This is the issue I am stuck on and don't know how to fix, can anyone help with this? Error reads: 'Cannot cast from Class<YourActivity> to Class<? extends Activity> brightmind_appDelegate.java /brightmind/src/com/brightmind

Hi CMCOFFEE I read the link to the thread you added, went further down the page, but there isn't any info on how to add the Parse PN, as you had mentioned that I should do a search for adding Parse. But there wasn't any info that helped. What was it that I am suppose to see in the link you posted?

Oh that rburns50 said that he made a doc on how to do it.I figured out how to do it but I never made a doc .Ill make one.I just have to look back at the app and figure out the steps I took

@CMCOFFEE: Fantastic, Thanks ;-)

we patiently wait! Please hurry, lol!

@Dragon007:My App is ready to launch. .. only Parse is missing ;-)

Same here :)

ok its pretty simple. of course first you create your new app on parse then click push,then android,then quick start guide. download the sdk.unzip the sdk.drag the parse-1.8.0.jar and the bolts.jar in the libs folder. go back to the quick start guide on parse.they have a line of code that they want you to paste in oncreate that looks like this: Parse.initialize(this, "GdDtDQebZSmNzkxIPECWn9Dh6DL2VaGTMRNqXv86", "PsTffUN5S1lFFQNb6LzwQFgcCzFM5GbawTW7sqCY"); you paste that in oncreate in the yourAppName_appDelegate.java file right before the closing curly brace as so: ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* BT_activity_root loads here. It's the starting activity (see AndroidManifest.xml) ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* */ Parse.initialize(this, "GdDtDQebZSmNzkxIPECWn9Dh6DL2VaGTMRNqXv86", "PsTffUN5S1lFFQNb6LzwQFgcCzFM5GbawTW7sqCY"); ParsePush.subscribeInBackground("", new SaveCallback() { public void done(ParseException e) { if (e != null) { Log.d("com.parse.push", "successfully subscribed to the broadcast channel."); } else { Log.e("com.parse.push", "failed to subscribe for push", e); } } @Override public void done(com.parse.ParseException arg0) { // TODO Auto-generated method stub } }); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); ------------- next go to your Bt_activity_host.java file and in onCreate method right under configure enviroment copy and paste this: ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); ------------ usually it imports the import statements for you but if it gives you errors paste this with your other import statements import com.parse.Parse; import com.parse.ParseInstallation; import com.parse.ParsePush; import com.parse.PushService; import com.parse.SaveCallback; ------------------ next download this file and add it with the rest of your java files in your project(drag and drop on the little brown square box,which is under src folder): https://www.dropbox.com/s/lflbufpqu85ujyp/Receiver.java?dl=0 next open this file and you will notice an error on the package name.fix it to match your app:com.yourAppName(this will have to be in all lower case: com.yourappname) ----------------------------------------- next go to your manifest.xml file and paste this right before your ending application tag, i.e., </application> notice the parts that say com.yourAppName and change it to fit your app(in all lowercase of course). on the one of the receiver and category tags <service android:name="com.parse.PushService" /> <receiver android:name="com.parse.ParseBroadcastReceiver"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" /> <action android:name="android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <receiver android:name="com.yourAppName.Receiver" android:exported="false"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.RECEIVE" /> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.DELETE" /> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.OPEN" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <receiver android:name="com.parse.GcmBroadcastReceiver" android:permission="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE" /> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.REGISTRATION" /> <!-- IMPORTANT: Change "com.parse.starter" to match your app's package name. --> <category android:name="com.yourAppName" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> -------------- now go to Project > clean.now run your app so it can register with Parse.now just send your message Ill make an actual doc later.Im super tired.was up all night working on my new android favorites plugin. you might need that to make your app complete too :) ..just saying let me know if yall run into any problems

Hey MCCOFFEE.... Many, many Thanks.... Works (With a little Modifikation)... At first i got Errors on the "log-Things" .. -------- Parse.initialize(this, "GdDtDQebZSmNzkxIPECWn9Dh6DL2VaGTMRNqXv86", "PsTffUN5S1lFFQNb6LzwQFgcCzFM5GbawTW7sqCY"); ParsePush.subscribeInBackground("", new SaveCallback() { public void done(ParseException e) { if (e != null) { Log.d("com.parse.push", "successfully subscribed to the broadcast channel."); } else { Log.e("com.parse.push", "failed to subscribe for push", e); } } @Override public void done(com.parse.ParseException arg0) { // TODO Auto-generated method stub ---- I modified it to: ------ Parse.initialize(this, "ApplicationID", "ClientKey"); ParsePush.subscribeInBackground("", new SaveCallback() { @Override public void done(com.parse.ParseException arg0) { // TODO Auto-generated method stub ------ Any Solution? Many Thanks....

CMCOFFEE you are a G! Although haven't had the chance to implement, which I will do at some point today/tomorrow, the fact that Worker73, has it working, is very encouraging. So massive thanks for taking the time to test and then to post your results and how to implement. If we ever meet, I'll a large JD & Coke (Coca Cola that is), lol!

Hi Guys I'm still having problems, cannot seem to get this implemented. My appDelegete has a number of errors next to the code I added: Parse.initialize(this, "4C4ns94ta5TkdutCI6E36ju4pwwIKBk50SLgSLxB", "f6rYKJ1tLsFhYBMtpy7lkCmcLgaqcQR397IsUwoZ"); ParsePush.subscribeInBackground("", new SaveCallback() { public void done(ParseException e) { if (e != null) { Log.d("com.parse.push", "successfully subscribed to the broadcast channel."); } else { Log.e("com.parse.push", "failed to subscribe for push", e); } } @Override public void done(com.parse.ParseException arg0) { // TODO Auto-generated method stub } }); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); I just don't know what I have done wrong. I have followed CMCOFFEE's guide, it doesn't work for me. Any help?

Do I need to add the parse import to my appdelegate file?

Is the guide to implement for BT 3.0?

The Problems are the Lines with "Log" .... Just take a look on my Code what i have modified für the appDelegate... And Yes... its for the BT 3.0 Hosted....

Hi Worker thanks for getting back to me. I have tried your modification but I still had errors. Completely lost.

Can you create a screen shot of your appdelegate file, as I cannot resolve this issue.

My Code.... YourAppName_appDelegate.java... From Line 127 - 149 /* ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* BT_activity_root loads here. It's the starting activity (see AndroidManifest.xml) ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* */ Parse.initialize(this, "YourAppID", YourClientID"); ParsePush.subscribeInBackground("", new SaveCallback() { @Override public void done(com.parse.ParseException arg0) { // TODO Auto-generated method stub } }); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); } //onLowMemory...

You ALSO need the IMPORT Statements (MCCOFFEE forgot that in the HowTo ;-) ) for Parse.... Just around Line 41 insert: import com.parse.Parse; import com.parse.ParseException; import com.parse.ParseInstallation; import com.parse.ParsePush; import com.parse.PushService; import com.parse.SaveCallback;

In the BT_activity_host.java insert from Line 110 > 140 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //Activity life cycle events. //onCreate @Override public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState){ super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); BT_debugger.showIt(activityName + ":onCreate"); //must explicitly ask for an action bar on some devices... getWindow().requestFeature(Window.FEATURE_ACTION_BAR); //setup the android action bar with a custom view for the title text... actionBar = getActionBar(); actionBar.setDisplayOptions(ActionBar.DISPLAY_SHOW_TITLE, ActionBar.DISPLAY_USE_LOGO); actionBar.setDisplayShowTitleEnabled(true); actionBar.setDisplayUseLogoEnabled(true); actionBar.setDisplayHomeAsUpEnabled(false); actionBar.setTitle(getString(R.string.loading)); //inflate the bt_activity_host.xml for the content view... setContentView(R.layout.bt_activity_host); //configure the app's environment... configureEnvironment(); ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); } //onStart

is this in my appdelegate or both the appdelegate and the BT_activity_host.java as well?

And also import in the Headesection: import com.parse.Parse; import com.parse.ParseInstallation; import com.parse.ParsePush; import com.parse.PushService; import com.parse.SaveCallback;

Dont forget to make an Clean.... In the AndroidManifest.xml.... You Only need to insert the Code (Nothing to Delete ;-) ). above the Ending //application... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <service android:name="com.parse.PushService" /> <receiver android:name="com.parse.ParseBroadcastReceiver"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" /> <action android:name="android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <receiver android:name="com.YOURAPPNAME.Receiver" android:exported="false"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.RECEIVE" /> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.DELETE" /> <action android:name="com.parse.push.intent.OPEN" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> <receiver android:name="com.parse.GcmBroadcastReceiver" android:permission="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.RECEIVE" /> <action android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.intent.REGISTRATION" /> <!-- IMPORTANT: Change "com.parse.starter" to match your app's package name. --> <category android:name="com.YOURAPPNAME" /> </intent-filter> </receiver> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DONT FORGET TO CHANGE THE TWO LINES WITH "YOURAPPNAME" that it "fit's" to your Appname ;-) Make a CLEAN and Run the App....

Sorry Worker is the import: import com.parse.Parse; import com.parse.ParseInstallation; import com.parse.ParsePush; import com.parse.PushService; import com.parse.SaveCallback; suppose to be added to just the appdelegate or the BT_activiy_host.jave or both?

Just Read Again the Steps.... One Code goes to the YourAppName_appDelegate.java, one goes to the "BT_activity_host.java" and one final Code to the "AndroidManifest.xml" ...

The IMPORT STATEMENT goes to BOTH JAVA Files.... "YourAppName_appDelegate.java" AND "BT_activity_host.java" ;-) Just like i sayd above ;-) Please read carefuly & slow my instructions ;-)

DONT Enter the IMPORT Code to the "AndroidManifest.xml" ;-)

OK, I have no errors now. Please bare with me, I'm not good with Android, don't enjoy developing Android apps. Also I do appreciate the help, but your comment: The IMPORT STATEMENT goes to BOTH JAVA Files.... "YourAppName_appDelegate.java" AND "BT_activity_host.java" ;-) Just like i sayd above ;-) Please read carefuly & slow my instructions ;-) It doesn't mention above anywhere to add the import to both java files, as CMCOFFEE says to add only to the activity_host.java file only and you had mentioned to add import to the appdelegate only. Either of you had said to add import to both java files. Again, I don't want to sound ungrateful, but this part had me confused. I apologise if I have ofended you in anyway. I'm about to test my app, fingers crossed. Thank you so much, I appreciate the time you ahve taken out to help me.

Hey Dragon007... Iam just Joking.... All okay... Some People dont undestand my Humor (What maybe dipenced on my really BAD English *grin*)..... MCCOFFEE: Forgot to says in his HowTo that you must Import in Both Files... I writed before the he Forgot it ;-) I Hope now all runs and greatings from Austria ;-)

OK, I have no errors now. Please bare with me, I'm not good with Android, don't enjoy developing Android apps. Also I do appreciate the help, but your comment: The IMPORT STATEMENT goes to BOTH JAVA Files.... "YourAppName_appDelegate.java" AND "BT_activity_host.java" ;-) Just like i sayd above ;-) Please read carefuly & slow my instructions ;-) It doesn't mention above anywhere to add the import to both java files, as CMCOFFEE says to add only to the activity_host.java file only and you had mentioned to add import to the appdelegate only. Either of you had said to add import to both java files. Again, I don't want to sound ungrateful, but this part had me confused. I apologise if I have ofended you in anyway. I'm about to test my app, fingers crossed. Thank you so much, I appreciate the time you ahve taken out to help me.

Still having issues. My app now crashes on launch of my android app. If I take out Parse it works fine, but as soon as I add Parse into my app it crashes. Having a bad day. Hate Android with a passion.

Yea you probably have import log statement.on any code that starts with capital letter put your mouse over it and choose the add import suggestion. Try projct > clean and make sure project selected.then try again. What does the log cat say when crashing?

I've decided to delete everything and start again, by downloading project files again. Will let you know how I get on. I have already downloaded and tested app without Parse and it works fine, so about to add Parse into project again. Will see!

Question: In this piece of code: ParseInstallation.getCurrentInstallation().saveInBackground(); PushService.setDefaultPushCallback(this, BT_activity_host.class); the line 'setDefaultPushCallback' is crossed out, should it be like this?

Major breakthrough. I've added the Parse, my app actually loads and doesn't crash. I've clicked the test button in the quick setup in Parse and it says, I'm connected. However, when I launch the app it says "There is a problem connecting to Google services' and I don't receive any push. LOST YET AGAIN! One step forward and 5 back.

Should I be setting my target to either Android or Google API?

Is there anywhere else other than the manifest.xml file where I would need to add my GCM project number?

With Parse you DONT NEED an GCM Number. I think that's your Problem...

Confused! So what do I do? Do I need to delete some code from the project? Also I'm still not receiving my push even though I'm connected to Parse and my device is registerrd.

Yea you don't need to enable push on the control panel.parse does use gcm but they use their own ids,etc.its pk that its crossed out.depending on the type of device you have it might not show.use the blue stacks.com ulator to test the push.create a new app on parse and try using that id and if it let's ypu send push then the device registered.also that "log" code is for the log cat and shows if your device was registered

I'm seriously having a bad day. Now my app crashes on launch again. This has become a very bad nightmare.

send me your app and ill fix it for you.pm the link

sent you PM

Sorry, just realised you asked me to send you a link, will do this now.

I have sent you a link to download the project. Thanks!

Any update with this? Im hoping to implement Parse on Android too.

just follow the directions above and it works.also check this post out to help you with implementing it in case you run into similar problems: https://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=EDB98F6DAD4588E06FF318C&currentPage=1

Thank you!

Parse works flawlessly on new bt android studio package, just by following parse online instructions. No extra steps needed. Just take out one of the receivers in the manifest

Hey guys. This thread refers to push for BT Android 2.0 or BT Android 3.0 ? Confusing ;)