Android Question Services and timer

[Roberto P.]

I'm missing something about the operation of services!

Use ServiceStart to start a scheduler that controls some data. OK.

I start a timer that updates each time x. OK.

I close the application and the timer continues to run. OK.

When I close the application from the history, the timer stops working.

Because? What should I do to work the timer even after you've closed all App.

Thanks.

 

[lemonisdead]

App closed by swiping ? It seems the service restarts if it is a sticky one (at least for my devices).
But nothing to do if the app is forced closed by the Kill button from the apps activity of the Android's settings

 

[Erel]

See this tutorial: Creating a sticky service - long running background tasks