how to read value from string.xml in android?

Question

dear frineds,

i have written line

String Mess= R.string.mess_1 ;

to get string value but instead of returning string it is giving me id of type integer can any one guide me how can i get its string value that i have mentioned in string.xml file??

any help would be appriciated.

Answer 1

You can try this:

String mess = Resources.getText(R.string.mess_1);

Answer 2

Try this

String mess = getResources().getString(R.string.mess_1);

More info here