getBigPicture

Loads and returns the big picture image for expanded notification style.

This method downloads the image from the URL specified in the push payload's "pw_big_picture" attribute. The image is displayed when the user expands the notification. This method runs on a worker thread, so network operations are safe.

Image Requirements:

• Recommended size: 2:1 aspect ratio (e.g., 1024x512)
• Supported formats: JPEG, PNG
• The image should be optimized for mobile

Override this method to customize image loading, such as using a different image library (Glide, Picasso), applying transformations, or loading from local storage. Example - Custom image loading with caching:

  
  protected Bitmap getBigPicture(PushMessage pushData) {
      String imageUrl = pushData.getBigPictureUrl();
      if (imageUrl == null) {
          return null;
      }

      try {
          // Use Glide with caching
          return Glide.with(getApplicationContext())
              .asBitmap()
              .load(imageUrl)
              .submit(1024, 512)
              .get();
      } catch (Exception e) {
          Log.e("NotificationFactory", "Failed to load big picture", e);
          return null;
      }
  }

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