How can I keep my app running when the focus is moved to another app or when the user presses the home button?

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I have read other posts that suggest that I use a service but I am not sure that it will do what I need it to. I am trying to create an alarm app but once the user presses the home button, the alarm will never go off. Is there a way to keep my app running when the home button is pressed?

Why not use the AlarmManager to wake your app when it needs to be running rather than always be running? — Greg Giacovelli, Sep 10 '15 at 14:55

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 10 '15 at 15:09

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You should implement Service running in background (read this manual) or use an AlarmManager as suggested by Greg (that is better solution)

answered Sep 10 '15 at 15:09

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How can I keep my app running when the focus is moved to another app or when the user presses the home button?

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