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This API is available on Firefox OS for privileged or certified applications only.
Summary
The getCount
method is used to retrieve the total number of contacts available inside the device's contact database.
Syntax
var instanceOfDomRequest = window.navigator.mozContacts.getCount();
Return value
A DOMRequest
object to handle the success or error of the operation. In case of success, the request's result
is a number.
Example
var request = window.navigator.mozContacts.getCount(); request.onsuccess = function () { console.log('there are ' + this.result + ' contacts in the database.'); } request.onerror = function () { console.log('Something goes wrong!'); }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Contacts Manager API The definition of 'Contacts Manager API' in that specification. |
Working Draft | |
vCard Format Specification | IETF RFC | RFC 6350 |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
basic support | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
basic support | No support | No support | 18.0 | No support | No support | No support |