java - Android View performClick() and callOnClick() difference

Question

What is the difference in usage between performClick() and callOnClick()? It seems that they work the same way, then why does View have two methods?

Answer 1

The Javadoc for both methods is pretty self-explanatory too:

public boolean performClick ()

Added in API level 1

Call this view's OnClickListener, if it is defined. Performs all normal actions associated with clicking: reporting accessibility event, playing a sound, etc.

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public boolean callOnClick ()

Added in API level 15

Directly call any attached OnClickListener. Unlike performClick(), this only calls the listener, and does not do any associated clicking actions like reporting an accessibility event.