Service life

[JonPM]

Is it possible to create a service that will always be running (i.e. restart itself if user FC it)?

 

[Erel]

No. However there are other solutions. What do you need to achieve?

 

[JonPM]

I need a service that is a Listener and notifier. However needs to be constantly running even if user FC's or something else happens. I was trying to avoid having to use 2 apps/services. But maybe this is the only way?

 

[Erel]

I don't think that two processes will really work. Most task managers allow you to kill all processes in a single click.

You can instead use a static intent filter that will start your process if it gets killed based on some common action.

You can for example catch the SCREEN_ON intent.

 

[JonPM]

The other problem is if the user uninstalls the app... Do you know if a B4A (or any android app) can implement ACTION.PACKAGE.REMOVED. It says it is a protected intent. I am researching creating an app for an employer to be installed on employee phones. That is why I was thinking of using 2 apps, each listening to each other or ACTION.PACKAGE.REMOVED and emailing employer if changes are made to one.

 

[Erel]

Yes you can handle this intent.

Add the following code to the manifest editor:

AddReceiverText(<change to your service name>,
<intent-filter>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.PACKAGE_REMOVED"/> 
     <data android:scheme="package" />
   </intent-filter>)