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Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener
public
static
interface
Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener
| android.preference.Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener
|
This interface was deprecated
in API level 29.
Use the AndroidX
Preference Library for consistent behavior across all devices.
For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see
Settings.
Interface definition for a callback to be invoked when a Preference is
clicked.
Summary
Public methods
onPreferenceClick
public abstract boolean onPreferenceClick (Preference preference)
Called when a Preference has been clicked.
| Parameters |
|---|
preference |
Preference: The Preference that was clicked. |
| Returns |
|---|
boolean |
True if the click was handled. |
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Last updated 2025-02-10 UTC.
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