onKeyMultiple

onKeyMultiple is a callback method in the Android framework used to handle key events that occur multiple times for a single key press, such as when a key is held down or when a key generates repeated input. It is invoked by a component that receives key events, typically an Activity, and can be overridden to implement custom handling for repeated key input.

The method signature is boolean onKeyMultiple(int keyCode, int repeatCount, KeyEvent event). It receives the key code of the key that is repeating, the number of repeats, and the KeyEvent object that describes the event. The event’s action is usually KeyEvent.ACTION_MULTIPLE, and the repeatCount reflects how many times the key has repeated since the initial press.

Override this method to provide synthesis for repeated input; return true if the event is handled, otherwise return false to allow default processing. Note that not all devices or keyboards generate onKeyMultiple; many apps rely on onKeyDown with event.getRepeatCount() for repeated input.

Example usage:

@Override

public boolean onKeyMultiple(int keyCode, int repeatCount, KeyEvent event) {

// handle repeated navigation or action

return true;

}

Related callbacks include onKeyDown and onKeyUp, as well as the KeyEvent class. Developers should test across devices to ensure consistent behavior.