DownloadManager VS Own download implementation?

Question

I'm building an application in which I need to download large files.

The application needs to support:
-Download big files (off course..)
-Resume broken downloads
-Be notified about download progress
-Download in the background (when user isn't in the app)
-Manualy pause/resume of downloads

Should I use Android's DownloadManager or implement my own download manager?

thanks in advance!

You were doing exactly what I need to do now. I'm not sure to use DownloadManager or write my own service. Did you find your answer now? If yes, please share your implementation. Thank you! — 0xh8h, Jun 26 '14 at 08:36

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 06 '13 at 07:57

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Of course it is much easier and probably less error-prone to go with the Android DownloadManager. Be aware though, that it needs Android 2.3 (not so much of a problem anymore I should think).

answered Mar 06 '13 at 07:57

koljaTM

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Much a problem anymore. My device has Android 2.2 and it has not even 2 years, a child age for a phone. – Danubian Sailor Mar 06 '13 at 08:06
mine is 2.2 also, the only reason I support that version in my app, otherwise I would think hard whether the 3% of users are worth the hassle, but that depends strongly on the targeted demographic and the type of app. – koljaTM Mar 06 '13 at 08:13

score -2 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 03 '13 at 12:04

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Well I finally Implemented my own download manager, As it is best way to make it flexible to my needs.

answered Apr 03 '13 at 12:04

dor506

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