How can I avoid calling onCreate method of current activity when I press Back button

Question

I have an activity A that starts activity B. When I press back button in my device, the onCreate() method of activity B is called so I need to press back button 2 or more times to finish it. I have no idea why?!

I also tried using onBackPressed() and onOptionsItemSelected() in activity B to finish it, but that didn't work!!

I really appreciate your help =)

Answer 1

Try this one:

Intent i = new Intent(OldActivity.this, NewActivity.class);
// clear all activities from back stack
i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP);
startActivity(i);

Answer 2

try to use intent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP); when you starting your activity B.