Category: C#

How to Update Map in Windows Phone 8 Programatically using C#?

The Windows Phone 8 SDK provides the MapUpdaterTask which lets the users to update the region map downloaded earlier which can be used for offline usage. This will launch the Map Settings App which lets the users about the updates to the map (if available). How to Update Map in Windows Phone 8 Programatically using C#? Below is a sample code snippet demonstrating how the…

C# Compiler Warning – CS4025 the callerfilepathattribute applied to p

In this blog post, you’ll learn more about the C# Compiler Warning – CS4025 and the related message description C# Compiler Warning Code CS4025 C# Compiler Description for the Code :CS4025 The CallerFilePathAttribute applied to parameter ‘{0}’ will have no effect because it applies to a member that is used in contexts that do not allow optional arguments

IsolatedStorage File or Windows Storage APIs – Which one to Use for WP8 App?

The Windows Phone 8 SDK includes the Windows Storage API which can be used in the Windows Phone 8 app to store and retrieve data from the Storage. The Windows Phone 7 SDK already provided the IsolatedStorage APIs. Which one to use? IsolatedStorage File or Windows Storage API. The answer is simple. If you are targeting the Windows Phone 8 mainly, then the better option…

How to Get the Battery Level from a Windows Phone 8 device using C#?

The Windows Phone 8 SDK provides the Windows.Phone.Devices.Power.Battery class which can be used to retrieve the battery information of the windows phone. Use the Windows.Phone.Devices.Power.Battery.GetDefault ().RemainingChargePercent property to retrieve the Battery Level from a Windows Phone 8 device programatically using C#. How to Get the Battery Level from a Windows Phone 8 device using C#? Below is a sample code snippet demonstrating the steps used…