Multiple program shortcuts from one application

Question

In my application I have a number of Activity classes. When I run on emulator (or install to a device) a corresponding number of program shortcuts show up in the programs menu. Why does this happen and how can I avoid it? Many thanks.

Answer 1

I think you need to look in your manifest file. I believe that is where the intents are defined.

Answer 2

I think you have added LAUNCHER attribute in every activity...so multiple shortcuts showing up in your program menu.

But, There should(mostly) only one "LAUNCHER" activity....
Do like Following:

    <activity android:name=".Testing"
              android:label="Showing Testing">
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
            <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
        </intent-filter>
    </activity>

    <activity android:name=".Activity1"
              android:label="@string/Activity1">
    </activity>

    <activity android:name=".Activity2"
              android:label="@string/Activity2">
    </activity>
    <activity android:name=".Activity3"
              android:label="@string/Activity3">

    </activity>

</application>