Android detect phone lock event

Question

I want to be able to detect the phone lock event. When my app is running, if I press the red button (call end button/power button), the phone gets locked and the screen goes blank. I want to be able to detect this event, is it possible?

Thanks Chris

Answer 1

Have a Broadcast Reciever for "android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON" and "android.intent.action.SCREEN_OFF"

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