Connecting to Wifi with Huawei Scan Kit - Huawei Developers

Connecting to Wifi with Huawei Scan Kit​
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This article is about connecting to the wireless network with the Huawei scan kit.
Huawei Scan Kit Integration
Configure app information in AppGallery Connect
Integrate the HMS Core SDK
Assign permissions
Connecting to Wifi with Huawei Scan Kit
Code:
<!--Camera permission-->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
<!--Network permission-->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
Dynamically request the permissions in the MainActivity.java file
Code:
private fun requestPermission(requestCode: Int) {
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions (
this,
arrayOf(Manifest.permission.CAMERA, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE,
Manifest.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE,
Manifest.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE),
requestCode)
}
Code:
override fun onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode: Int, permissions: Array<out String>, grantResults: IntArray){
if (grantResults.size < 5 || permissions == null || grantResults == null || grantResults[0] != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
Toast.makeText(this, "missing permission", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show()
return
}
if (requestCode == REQUEST_WIFI) {
val options = HmsScanAnalyzerOptions
.Creator()
.setHmsScanTypes(HmsScan.WIFI_CONNECT_INFO_FORM, HmsScan.DATAMATRIX_SCAN_TYPE)
.create()
ScanUtil.startScan(this,
REQUEST_CODE_WIFI_INFORMATION, options)
}
}
You can use the link for more detail about required permissions.
In line 12, scan process starts. HmsScanType value must set WIFI_CONNECT_INFO_FORM for getting information of wifi.
HmsScan.WiFiConnectionInfo
Sample barcode value is as follows.
Original value : WIFI:S:WIFI_123;T:WPA;P:12345678;;
Wi-Fi SSID : WIFI_123
Wi-Fi Password : 12345678
Wi-Fi encryption type : WPA
Data need to be parsed in onActivityResult to get password and ssid.
Code:
override fun onActivityResult(requestCode: Int, resultCode: Int, data: Intent?) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data)
if (data != null) {
when (resultCode) {
Activity.RESULT_OK -> {
if (requestCode == REQUEST_CODE_WIFI_INFORMATION) {
val result : HmsScan? = data.getParcelableExtra(ScanUtil.RESULT)
val wifiConnectionInfo = result?.let { getWifiInformation(it) }
wifiConnectionInfo?.let { connectToWifi(it) }
}
}
}
}
}
Code:
private fun getWifiInformation(result : HmsScan): HmsScan.WiFiConnectionInfo? {
return when(null == result || null == result.wiFiConnectionInfo == null) {
true -> null
false -> {
result.wiFiConnectionInfo
}
}
}
You can use the android.net library to connect to wifi using the password and ssid.
Code:
private fun connectToWifi(wifiConnectionInfo : HmsScan.WiFiConnectionInfo) {
if(wifiConnectionInfo == null){
Toast.makeText(this, "wifi information could not found", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show()
return
}
if(wifiConnectionInfo.password.isBlank() || wifiConnectionInfo.password.isBlank()) {
Toast.makeText(this, "incorrect password or connection name", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show()
return
}
val connectivityManager = this.getSystemService(Context.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE) as ConnectivityManager
val wifiNetworkSpecifier = createWifiNetworkSpecifier(wifiConnectionInfo)
val networkRequest = createNetworkRequest(wifiNetworkSpecifier)
val networkCallback = createNetworkCallback()
networkRequest?.let { connectivityManager.requestNetwork(it, networkCallback) }
}
The first step is to create a WifiNetworkSpecifier with the ssid and password obtained from the barcode.
Code:
private fun createWifiNetworkSpecifier(wifiConnectionInfo: HmsScan.WiFiConnectionInfo): WifiNetworkSpecifier {
return WifiNetworkSpecifier
.Builder()
.setSsid(wifiConnectionInfo.ssidNumber)
.setWpa2Passphrase(wifiConnectionInfo.password)
.build()
}
The second step is to create a NetworkRequest with the wifiNetworkSpecifier created in the previous step.
Code:
private fun createNetworkRequest(wifiNetworkSpecifier : WifiNetworkSpecifier): NetworkRequest? {
return NetworkRequest.Builder()
.addTransportType(NetworkCapabilities.TRANSPORT_WIFI)
.setNetworkSpecifier(wifiNetworkSpecifier)
.build()
}
NetworkCallback is base class for NetworkRequest. Used for notifications about network changes. Should be extended by applications wanting notifications.
Code:
private fun createNetworkCallback(): ConnectivityManager.NetworkCallback {
return object : ConnectivityManager.NetworkCallback() {
override fun onAvailable(network: Network) {
Log.i("ConnectToNetwork", "network is available")
}
override fun onUnavailable() {
Log.e("ConnectToNetwork", "network is unavailable")
}
}
}
If a network matching the ssid is found, the connect to wireless network option will be shown. After clicking connect button, If the password is correct, it will be successfully connected to the network.
Following alert will be shown, if a network matching the ssid cannot be found.
Use Cases
Sharing wifi with customers in the cafe and restaurant.
Sharing wifi with passengers in public transportation
Conclusion
I hope this article helps you better understand the usage scenarios of the Huawei scanning kit.
Thanks for reading. If you have question, don’t hesitate to contact me.
References:​https://github.com/HMS-Core/hms-scan-demo
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/package-summary
developer.huawei.com
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Its very interesting, Thanks for sharing.

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sujith.e said:
Its very interesting, Thanks for sharing
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thanks for your feedback, wish you pleasant reading

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can we share files as well?

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shikkerimath said:
can we share files as well?
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codes of the project?

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Which API is used for discovering the WIFI device?

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does it support wifi direct?

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ask011 said:
Which API is used for discovering the WIFI device?
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android.net library is used at the project.
android.net | Android Developers
developer.android.com

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ProManojKumar said:
does it support wifi direct?
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Scan Kit supports extracting wifi information and returns the information to you but doesn't support discovering wifi direct. Android.net library can be used for it.

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Does it detect passwords as well?

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if Qr code contains passwords
Basavaraj.navi said:
Does it detect passwords as well?
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If the QR code contains the password of wifi, the password is detected by the app. Otherwise, the password cannot be detected.