Xamarin.Android library supports badge notification like iOS in Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC launchers. Port of
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Port of ShortcutBadger for Xamarin.Android
The ShortcutBadger makes your Android App show the count of unread messages as a badge on your App shortcut!
NuGet
Install-Package Xamarin.ShortcutBadger
Add the codes below:
int badgeCount = 1;
ShortcutBadger.ApplyCount(context, badgeCount);
If you want to remove the badge:
ShortcutBadger.RemoveCount(context);
or
ShortcutBadger.ApplyCount(context, 0);
Xiaomi devices require extra setup with notifications, please read wiki.
A tool for displaying your device, launcher & android version and testing whether ShortcutBadger works or not may be downloaded from
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please use version 1.1.0+!
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1.1.21:
Xamarin.ShortcutBadger
to XamarinShortcutBadger
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