Camera access in Android Kotlin - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to request camera permission in an Android app.

Android Kotlin

ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this, arrayOf([1]), 100)

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AManifest.permission.CAMERA

BManifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

CManifest.permission.READ_CONTACTS

DManifest.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Using location or audio permissions instead of camera permission.

Forgetting to request permissions before accessing the camera.

To access the camera, you must request Manifest.permission.CAMERA.

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medium

Complete the code to check if camera permission is granted.

Android Kotlin

if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, [1]) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
    // Permission granted
}

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AManifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

BManifest.permission.READ_SMS

CManifest.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

DManifest.permission.CAMERA

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Checking wrong permission strings.

Not comparing the result to PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED.

You check for Manifest.permission.CAMERA to see if camera access is allowed.

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hard

Fix the error in the code to open the camera using an Intent.

Android Kotlin

val cameraIntent = Intent([1])
startActivityForResult(cameraIntent, 101)

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AMediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE

BIntent.ACTION_VIEW

CIntent.ACTION_SEND

DMediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Using ACTION_VIEW or ACTION_SEND which do not open the camera.

Using ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE when you want to take photos.

To open the camera for taking pictures, use MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE.

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hard

Fill both blanks to handle the camera permission result in onRequestPermissionsResult.

Android Kotlin

override fun onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode: Int, permissions: Array<String>, grantResults: IntArray) {
    super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults)
    if (requestCode == [1]) {
        if (grantResults.isNotEmpty() && grantResults[0] == [2]) {
            // Permission granted
        }
    }
}

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A100

B101

CPackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED

DPackageManager.PERMISSION_DENIED

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Using wrong requestCode in the check.

Comparing grantResults to PERMISSION_DENIED instead of PERMISSION_GRANTED.

The requestCode should match the one used when requesting permission (100). The grant result should be compared to PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED to check if permission was granted.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to create a camera preview using CameraX in a Fragment.

Android Kotlin

val cameraProviderFuture = ProcessCameraProvider.getInstance(requireContext())
cameraProviderFuture.addListener({
    val cameraProvider = cameraProviderFuture.get()
    val preview = Preview.Builder().build().also {
        it.setSurfaceProvider(viewFinder.[1])
    }
    val cameraSelector = CameraSelector.DEFAULT_BACK_CAMERA
    try {
        cameraProvider.unbindAll()
        cameraProvider.bindToLifecycle(this, cameraSelector, preview, [2])
    } catch(exc: Exception) {
        Log.e("CameraX", "Use case binding failed", exc)
    }
}, ContextCompat.getMainExecutor(requireContext()))

val imageCapture = ImageCapture.Builder().build()

// Use imageCapture to take pictures

// The blank [3] should be the variable name for imageCapture

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AsurfaceProvider

BimageCapture

Cpreview

DcameraSelector

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Using preview instead of surfaceProvider for setSurfaceProvider.

Passing preview instead of imageCapture to bindToLifecycle.

Confusing variable names for imageCapture.

1. The preview's surface provider is set with surfaceProvider.
2. The imageCapture use case is passed to bindToLifecycle.
3. The variable imageCapture is used to take pictures.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of using MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE in an Android app?

easy

A. To open the device camera to take a photo

B. To open the device gallery to select a photo

C. To record audio using the microphone

D. To access device location services

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the intent action

   MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE is a predefined intent action to launch the camera app for capturing images.

2. Step 2: Identify the purpose in the app

   This intent opens the camera so the user can take a photo, which the app can then receive.

3. Final Answer:

   To open the device camera to take a photo -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Camera intent = open camera [OK]

Hint: Remember: ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE means open camera [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing camera intent with gallery intent
• Thinking it records audio
• Assuming it accesses location

2. Which of the following is the correct Kotlin syntax to start the camera intent for result in an Activity?

easy

A. startActivityForResult(Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE), REQUEST_CODE)

B. startActivity(Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE))

C. startActivityForResult(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE, REQUEST_CODE)

D. startActivityForResult(Intent(REQUEST_CODE), MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE)

Solution

1. Step 1: Check the method signature

   startActivityForResult requires an Intent and a request code integer.

2. Step 2: Verify the Intent creation

   The Intent must be created with MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE as the action.

3. Final Answer:

   startActivityForResult(Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE), REQUEST_CODE) -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Intent + request code = startActivityForResult [OK]

Hint: Intent first, then request code in startActivityForResult [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Passing action string instead of Intent
• Omitting request code
• Swapping Intent and request code parameters

3. Given this code snippet in an Activity, what will be the output when the user takes a photo successfully?

override fun onActivityResult(requestCode: Int, resultCode: Int, data: Intent?) {
  super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data)
  if (requestCode == REQUEST_CODE && resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
    val photo = data?.extras?.get("data") as Bitmap
    imageView.setImageBitmap(photo)
  }
}

medium

A. The app will display a default image instead

B. The app will crash due to a null pointer exception

C. Nothing happens because onActivityResult is not called

D. The photo taken by the user will be displayed in imageView

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand onActivityResult behavior

   This method receives the result from the camera intent when the user takes a photo.

2. Step 2: Check the code logic

   If the request and result codes match, it extracts the photo bitmap from the intent extras and sets it to the imageView.

3. Final Answer:

   The photo taken by the user will be displayed in imageView -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Photo bitmap set to imageView = display photo [OK]

Hint: Check requestCode and resultCode before using data [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Not checking requestCode or resultCode
• Casting data extras incorrectly
• Forgetting to call super.onActivityResult

4. Identify the error in this Kotlin code snippet for launching the camera:

val intent = Intent()
intent.action = MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE
startActivityForResult(intent)

medium

A. Intent action should be set using setAction() method

B. Missing request code parameter in startActivityForResult

C. Intent should be created with MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE in constructor

D. startActivityForResult cannot be used to launch camera

Solution

1. Step 1: Check startActivityForResult usage

   This method requires two parameters: an Intent and a request code integer.

2. Step 2: Identify missing parameter

   The code calls startActivityForResult with only the Intent, missing the request code.

3. Final Answer:

   Missing request code parameter in startActivityForResult -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   startActivityForResult needs Intent + request code [OK]

Hint: Always pass request code with Intent in startActivityForResult [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Omitting request code parameter
• Using wrong Intent constructor
• Misunderstanding startActivityForResult signature

5. You want to save a full-size photo taken by the camera to a file in your app. Which approach correctly combines camera intent and file handling in Kotlin?

hard

A. Save photo by reading camera app cache directory after intent finishes

B. Start camera intent without extras, then save thumbnail from data extras

C. Create a file URI, pass it with Intent extra MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT, then start camera intent

D. Use MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE intent to save photo file

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand full-size photo saving

   To save a full-size photo, you must provide a file URI where the camera app saves the image.

2. Step 2: Use Intent extra MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT

   Pass the file URI as an extra in the camera intent using MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT before starting the intent.

3. Step 3: Start camera intent with this setup

   This ensures the camera saves the full photo to your file, not just a thumbnail in data extras.

4. Final Answer:

   Create a file URI, pass it with Intent extra MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT, then start camera intent -> Option C

5. Quick Check:

   File URI + EXTRA_OUTPUT = full photo saved [OK]

Hint: Use EXTRA_OUTPUT with file URI for full-size photos [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Relying on thumbnail from data extras only
• Not providing file URI to camera intent
• Using video capture intent for photos