How can I open another app from inside the android default the browser?

Question

When on android default browser long press on the back key opens the history tab. Is there a way to open my own app instead of the history tab by similar user action?

Answer 1

You need to register your activity as an intent receiver for the long keypress intent in the browser.

Answer 2

It is discussed here. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2958701/launch-custom-android-application-from-android-browser