Open Google Maps navigation in Picture and Picture Mode

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I have a simple intent to run google maps navigation - it works really well. It automatically switches to bicycle mode and does not require any confirmation from user, just starts navigating. My code looks like this:

    try {
        Uri gmmIntentUri = Uri.parse("google.navigation:q=" + lastPoint.latitude + "," + lastPoint.longitude + "&mode=b");
        Intent mapIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, gmmIntentUri);
        mapIntent.setPackage("com.google.android.apps.maps");
        startActivity(mapIntent);
    } catch (Exception e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    }

Now, how can I modify this intent to run navigation in picture-in-picture mode by default (ofc it must be available in the system and enabled for google maps app)? My app does not use PiP by itself, if it's your concern.

google-maps android-intent android java
1 Answers

You can refer this official guide PiP Support

As shown in the article, First you may need to declare PiP support in androidmanifest.xml like this

<activity android:name="VideoActivity"
android:supportsPictureInPicture="true"
android:configChanges="screenSize|smallestScreenSize|screenLayout|orientation"

and then

@Override
public void onActionClicked(Action action) {
  if (action.getId() == R.id.lb_control_picture_in_picture) {
    getActivity().enterPictureInPictureMode();
    return;
  }
  ...
}
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