signInWithGoogle

Signs in an existing user with their Google account using Google Sign-In.

This method initiates the Google Sign-In flow, allowing users to authenticate using their Google account. The Google ID token is then used to authenticate with Firebase.

Process

1. Shows Google account picker UI

2. User selects a Google account

3. Retrieves Google ID token

4. Authenticates with Firebase using the Google credential

5. Returns the authenticated user

Requirements

• Requires an Activity context for showing the Google Sign-In UI

• Google Sign-In must be enabled in Firebase Console

• SHA-1 certificate fingerprint must be configured in Firebase

• google-services.json must be properly configured

• Network connectivity is required

Exceptions

• CancellationException - User cancelled the Google Sign-In flow

• ApiException - Google Sign-In API errors (invalid configuration, etc.)

• FirebaseAuthException - Firebase authentication with Google credential failed

• FirebaseNetworkException - Network connectivity issues

Example

// In your login ViewModel
fun signInWithGoogle() {
    _uiState.updateStateWith {
        authRepository.signInWithGoogle(activity)
    }
}

Parameters

Throws