Java.Security.MessageDigest.GetInstance Method
Returns a new instance of MessageDigest that utilizes the specified algorithm.

Syntax

[Android.Runtime.Register("getInstance", "(Ljava/lang/String;)Ljava/security/MessageDigest;", "")]
public static MessageDigest GetInstance (string algorithm)

Parameters

algorithm
the name of the algorithm to use

Returns

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Exceptions

TypeReason
Java.Security.NoSuchAlgorithmExceptionif the specified algorithm is not available
Java.Lang.NullPointerExceptionif algorithm is null

Remarks

Returns a new instance of MessageDigest that utilizes the specified algorithm.

[Android Documentation]

Requirements

Namespace: Java.Security
Assembly: Mono.Android (in Mono.Android.dll)
Assembly Versions: 0.0.0.0
Since: Added in API level 1