Controlling Android Device Vibrations with Frequency Variations

Want to add a tactile element to your Android app? Understanding how to trigger the device's vibrator is crucial. Here's how you can do it:

Generating Basic Vibrations

To generate a simple vibration, use the Vibrator object:

import android.os.Vibrator;
...
Vibrator v = (Vibrator) getSystemService(Context.VIBRATOR_SERVICE);
v.vibrate(500); // Vibrate for 500 milliseconds

This will cause the device to vibrate for the specified duration.

Customizing Vibration Frequency (API 26 and Above)

For devices running Android 8.0 (API 26) and above, you can control the vibration frequency using the VibrationEffect class:

if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
    v.vibrate(VibrationEffect.createOneShot(500, VibrationEffect.DEFAULT_AMPLITUDE));
}

Here, 500 represents the vibration duration in milliseconds, and VibrationEffect.DEFAULT_AMPLITUDE sets the default intensity. You can adjust the intensity by passing different amplitude values.

Permission Requirements

Don't forget to add the necessary permission to your AndroidManifest.xml file:

By utilizing the techniques described above, you can create custom vibrations in your Android applications to enhance user engagement and provide tactile feedback.