Multi-Instance detection [Android devices only]

Multi-instance refers to the ability to launch multiple instances of the same application—either intentionally (such as through app cloning or multi-user modes) or unintentionally (due to a malicious attack or system bug). Each instance may run in a separate process, which can lead to security, privacy, or data consistency issues—especially in sensitive applications like finance, messaging, or enterprise tools.

Currently, detection of multi-instance using Parallel Space is supported.

Below are code snippets demonstrating passcode detection across various platforms:

// Android multi instance check
override fun onMultiInstanceDetected() {
    TODO("Not yet implemented")
}

// Flutter multi instance detection
onMultiInstance: () => print("Multi instance detected")

// Cordova multi instance detection
multiInstance: () => {
    // Place your reaction here
}

// React Native multi instance detection
multiInstance: () => {
    // Place your reaction here
}

// Capacitor multi instance detection
multiInstance: () => {
    // Place your reaction here
}

Recommended action: Log the event on your BE and optionally react to it.

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