Question 1

How do I schedule a notification with ACR Notifications in Xamarin?

Accepted Answer

Use the Send method with a 'when' parameter, e.g., await CrossNotifications.Current.Send('Title', 'Message', when: TimeSpan.FromDays(1)). This schedules it for future delivery, and you can retrieve the list with GetScheduledNotifications.

Question 2

Does ACR Notifications support push notifications?

Accepted Answer

No, it only handles local notifications. For push notifications, you need to integrate platform-specific services like APNS for iOS or FCM for Android separately.

Question 3

How to set up custom sounds for notifications on iOS with ACR?

Accepted Answer

Convert your sound file to .caf format using afconvert (as per README: afconvert -f caff -d aacl@22050 -c 1 sound.aiff soundFileName.caf), add it to the iOS bundle, and reference the filename without extension in the Sound property.

Question 4

ACR Notifications vs Shiny Notifications: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Shiny Notifications is the successor, as ACR has been deprecated and moved to Shiny. For new projects, use Shiny for active maintenance and updates, while ACR is only suitable for legacy Xamarin apps.

Question 5

How to handle badges on Android with ACR Notifications?

Accepted Answer

Use SetBadge and GetBadge methods, but be aware that support is limited to select Android flavors and requires a third-party library. Check device compatibility and consider fallbacks for unsupported versions.

Question 6

Is ACR Notifications still maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the README states it has moved to the Shiny Framework, with the last update in 2017. It's not actively maintained, so for ongoing development, look to alternatives like Shiny or other modern plugins.

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