Creating an Internet Speed Test Android App using Android Studio 3.1.2
Internet speed is a crucial aspect of our online lives, and being able to measure it accurately is vital for various reasons. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating an internet speed test app for Android using Android Studio 3.1.2.
Before diving into the creation process, let’s have a look at the basic requirements and tools needed for this project. To get started, you’ll need an Android Studio 3.1.2 or later, an SDK for Android (compatible with Android 6.0 or later), and a basic understanding of Java or Kotlin programming language.
Step 1: Setting up the Project
Begin by creating a new project in Android Studio. Select “Empty Activity” as the project type and name your project. Once the project is created, let’s change the package name and activities.
Step 2: Creating the User Interface
Create a layout file (e.g., activity_main.xml) for your app’s main page, which will display the test results. Create a label and a text view. The label will display a descriptive text about the test results. For instance, you can use a label saying “Your download speed is” and a text view to display the actual number.
Step 3: Retrieving Network Information
Get the user’s network information by using the `NetworkInfo` object, obtained from the `ConnectivityManager` in your `onResume()` method. This will allow you to retrieve a list of available networks. Choose a network and get its details like the network’s ServiceSetIdentifier (SSID) and BSSID.
Step 4: Conducting the Internet Speed Test
Now, use the Android’s `Ping` and `InetAddress` classes to send a simple packet to the Google’s DNS server (`8.8.8.8`). Measure the time it takes for the packet to return. This will give you a basic estimate of the internet speed.
Here is a sample Java code snippet that conducts the test:
“`java
// Send a packet to the Google’s DNS server
InetAddress dns = InetAddress.getByName(“8.8.8.8”);
long startTime = System.currentTimeMillis();
datagram.setLength(512);
DatagramSocket socket = new DatagramSocket();
socket.send(datagram);
socket.close();
// Measure the time it takes for the packet to return
long endTime = System.currentTimeMillis();
long delay
