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Is it possible to start a service without open the app or without launching the app. Explaining the scenario

  1. User Download and install the app.
  2. User do not open the app. Even not a single time after the installation.

Now I want to start a service in above scenario, maybe on reboot of device or any other way.

Is it possible? Many blogs and posts say that it's not possible.

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Is it possible

Not since Android 3.1, to help prevent "drive-by" malware installations.

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  • Pls guide me how to do it . – Alpesh May 17 '16 at 12:36
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    @Alpesh: It is not possible. – CommonsWare May 17 '16 at 12:37
  • Ok, Thanks for your response. Can it be performed while manufacturing of the device by manufacturer. Basically they run a installer app which install other third apps on the device. Like now a days most of the device contains whats app. SO is it possible in that way.? – Alpesh May 17 '16 at 12:43
  • @Alpesh: Anyone who builds the ROM (device manufacturers, custom ROM developers, etc.) have some means of setting up their apps to avoid this problem. I do not know the details. – CommonsWare May 17 '16 at 12:51
  • Thank you for such a quick response.Lets see if any of us know some specific details about this Like how it can be done or any manufacturing unit which do the same. – Alpesh May 17 '16 at 13:01