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Setting up Development Environment

LLM Prompts Available

For LLM-assisted SDK integration, see the Android Prompts section. Step-by-step and integrated prompts are available.

Dependency Setting​

To use the FLOWER SDK in your Android project, add the library to Gradle dependencies through AnypointMedia's Maven repository.

repositories {
   maven(url = "https://maven.anypoint.tv/repository/public-release")
}

...

dependencies {
    implementation("flower-sdk:sdk-android-ott:X.X.X")
}

Android Cleartext Traffic Exception Configuration​

When using the FLOWER SDK, a specific domain must be configured as a cleartext traffic exception in order for the SDK to communicate properly over HTTP. Starting from Android 9 (API level 28), cleartext (HTTP) traffic is blocked by default.

You can choose one of the two methods below:

  1. Allow cleartext traffic for a specific domain using Network Security Config (Recommended)
  2. Enable cleartext traffic globally using usesCleartextTraffic="true"

Method 1 (Recommended) — Allow Only a Specific Domain​

1. Create Network Security Config File​

Create the following file:

app/src/main/res/xml/network_security_config.xml

2. Add the Following Configuration​

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<network-security-config>
    <domain-config cleartextTrafficPermitted="true">
        <domain includeSubdomains="true">
            prod-reds-device-ad-distributor.ap-northeast-2.elasticbeanstalk.com
        </domain>
    </domain-config>
</network-security-config>

cleartextTrafficPermitted="true" → Allows HTTP traffic only for this domain.

includeSubdomains="true" → Also allows all subdomains (set to false if not needed).

3. Apply It in AndroidManifest.xml​

Add the following inside the tag:

<application
    android:name=".MyApplication"
    android:networkSecurityConfig="@xml/network_security_config"
    android:usesCleartextTraffic="false"
    ... >

This approach limits HTTP access to the specified domain only and is more secure.

Method 2 — Allow Cleartext Traffic Globally (Not Recommended)​

You can enable HTTP for all domains by setting:

<application
    android:name=".MyApplication"
    android:usesCleartextTraffic="true"
    ... >

Important Notes

  • This allows HTTP traffic for all domains.
  • In this case, Network Security Config is not required.
  • This approach is not recommended for production environments due to security risks.

(Reference) Android Version Behavior​

Android VersionBehavior
API 28+ (Android 9+)HTTP blocked by default
API 27 and belowHTTP allowed by default