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## Android: check for any network connectivity.md

      
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    public static boolean isNetworkAvailable(Activity activity) {
    ConnectivityManager connectivityManager 
          = (ConnectivityManager) activity.getSystemService(Context.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE);
    NetworkInfo activeNetworkInfo = connectivityManager.getActiveNetworkInfo();
    return activeNetworkInfo != null && activeNetworkInfo.isConnected();
}

Note that having an active network interface doesn't guarantee that a particular networked service is available. Networks issues, server downtime, low signal, captive portals, content filters and the like can all prevent your app from reaching a server.